{"id":2695,"date":"2024-06-13T15:33:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apparts-limogeanne.com\/what-to-do-in-perigueux-in-1-day\/"},"modified":"2024-06-13T15:33:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:33:05","slug":"what-to-do-in-perigueux-in-1-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apparts-limogeanne.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-perigueux-in-1-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in P\u00e9rigueux in 1 day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for something to do in 1 day in P\u00e9rigueux<\/strong> on your vacation? You’ve come to the right place! Some travelers stay just 1 night in P\u00e9rigueux, so here’s our recommended itinerary to discover the must-sees of this charming town in just 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n

Our itinerary for a 1-day visit to P\u00e9rigueux<\/h2>\n\n

I grew up in P\u00e9rigueux, so I’m a true P\u00e9rigourdine, and Matthieu and I love wandering around the medieval center every time we visit. We take advantage of our many visits to try the specialties of the P\u00e9rigord region in one of the town’s many restaurants. <\/p>\n\n

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Morning: visit the old town<\/h3>\n\n
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  1. Visit Saint-Front Cathedral<\/strong>: Start your day with a visit to Cath\u00e9drale Saint-Front, a magnificent Byzantine-style<\/strong> church with remarkable roofs. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city.Visits possible from May to October, from \u20ac4, by contacting the P\u00e9rigueuxtourist<\/a><\/em> office. The interior of the cathedral is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stroll through the medieval center<\/strong>: Stroll through the cobbled streets of P\u00e9rigueux’s medieval center. Admire the half-timbered houses along the quays and charming little squares. Don’t miss the Place de la Clautre<\/strong>, the historic heart of the town, and the Mataguerre Tower<\/strong>, the last tower of the medieval ramparts that protected the town. The tourist office offers maps with itineraries to follow so you don’t miss a thing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. P\u00e9rigueux market<\/strong>: Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the P\u00e9rigueux market. You’ll find local products such as truffles, foie gras and Sarladaises potatoes. Every morning<\/strong>, Monday to Sunday in winter: place du Coderc & halle du Coderc<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
    \"Périgueux<\/figure>\n\n

    Afternoon: the Gallo-Roman town<\/h3>\n\n
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    1. Local lunch<\/strong>: enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants in the town center, savoring Perigord specialties. We’ve put together a list of our favorite addresses<\/strong>. \u27a1\ufe0fPour our travelers, we have listed our favorite restaurants<\/strong> in our welcome booklet<\/strong>, which you can consult throughout your stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Vesunna Museum<\/strong>: after lunch, head for the Vesunna Museum, located in the ancient Gallo-Roman city of V\u00e9sone. This museum presents exceptional archaeological remains and offers a fascinating insight into the region’s Roman history. The museum was built around the remains by Sarlat-born architect Jean Nouvel<\/strong>.The museum is about a 20-minute walk from the city center.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Stroll along the Isle<\/strong>: For a relaxing late afternoon, take a stroll along the Isle River. It’s the perfect opportunity to take the most beautiful photo of P\u00e9rigueux with its reflections in the water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
      \"Place<\/figure>\n\n

      Practical tips for your visit to P\u00e9rigueux<\/h2>\n\n