St Cere Travel Guide
Travel to St Cere - Discover Pretty Medieval Villages
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The medieval town of St Cere is located in the Bave valley, a tributary of the Dordogne. Full of ancient houses the town is dominated by the Chateau de St-Laurent-les-Tours. It is a perfect base from which to explore the wonderful countryside and is very close to a number of pretty medieval villages. The town itself holds a market every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month and during July and August there is a bustling night market. Every July and August St Cere hosts its annual music festival with excellent operatic and classical music. All in all a great place to explore on your trip through the region.
The town of St Cere developed around the St. Sperie chapel in the 10th century; its parish was administered by Carennac Priory from 1049 to 1791. The town’s ramparts were constructed by the Viscount of Turenne in 1464. The architectural wealth of the town can be seen in the half-timbered houses and Louis XIII-period buildings.
Attractions in St Cere
The main focus of St Cere is the imposing Chateau de St Laurent-les-Tours. For a whole month from mid July to mid August, the annual music festival of St Cere takes place with over 40 events, ranging from choral and orchestral concerts to operas.
Other attractions in the area include the village of Autoire, home to four chateaux and set amongst vineyards, fruit trees, forested hills, and limestone cliffs. The pretty village of Carennac sits on the banks of the Dordogne and has been here since the 11th century, whilst set on a rocky outcrop the pretty village of Loubressac has fantastic views across the valleys of the Dordogne, the Cere and the Bave rivers.
Activities in St Cere
Bikes can be rented in St Cere and a tour of the area can be made, including the pretty village of Autoire, about 10km to the west. It’s a great area for walking with several trails in the area.
Relaxing
A day can be spent browsing the market in St Cere followed by a leisurely lunch in one of the many eateries.
Getting Around
The easiest way to get around is by car alternatively you could hire bicycles.
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