Holiday homes in Montignac
Montignac is a picturesque town on the banks of the river Vézère. The town is world famous for the Lascaux cave, one of the most beautiful sights in the
Dordogne for its special prehistoric murals. Montignac is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the region. A walk through the small medieval streets leads past beautiful churches, historic buildings and nice shops. In the middle of the old centre is a beautiful old stone bridge over the Vézère. There you have a nice view of another highlight of Montignac; typical stilt houses with wooden galleries along the banks of the river.
Explore the area of Montignac
A holiday home in Montignac is a fantastic choice for a holiday full of culture and nature in France. A day trip to the caves of Lascaux should definitely be on your list. Experts date the oldest rock art from this cave to as earlsy as 15,000 BC. The surroundings of Montignac have much more to offer, such as the castle of Hautefort and the gardens of
Terrasson. Numerous routes have been set out for
walking and
cycling in this rural area.
Golf enthusiasts will also get their money's worth. There are no less than 6 golf courses within a radius of 50 kilometres, including in the city of Brive. There, you can also go
shopping and choose from numerous excellent restaurants.
An affordable holiday home through Micazu
From
group accommodation to a
luxury villa with
private swimming pool: through Micazu you will always find a holiday home that suits you. You will book directly with the owner - at a great price.
Discover the most beautiful places in Aquitaine. Check out the selection of private holiday homes in Montignac.
Nice things to know about Montignac:
- The Lascaux cave was discovered on September 8, 1940 by Marcel Ravidat, who did not have to work that day in the Montignac garage. He and three friends had become curious about a hole in the ground exposed by a fallen pine tree.
- There is also a Montignac in the municipality of Gironde and in the Haute-Pyrénées.
- The river Vézère rises in the Massif Central on the plateau de Millevaches and ends at the village Limeuil of in the Dordogne.
- A local specialty is "lamprey à la bordelaise" (jawless fish): a fish caught off of Gironde.
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