Saint-Robert

Situated on a hill (320 m), on the borders of the Limousin and the Périgord, Saint-Robert has preserved a medieval character which makes it one of the ‘most beautiful villages of France’. It was the setting for the television series based on the novels of Claude Michelet. Of the Romanesque church, only the choir and the transept remain. The nave was destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Next to the octagonal bell tower, above the crossing, there is a polygonal lantern for the dead and a square defensive tower added in the 16th century. Saint-Robert has a very medieval charm with its old stately homes, its narrow streets and the remains of fortified gates. It was the seat of a Court of Appeals.

Practical info

• Pets allowed
• Languages spoken : French, English
• Monument classification: Loveliest villages in France
• Type of monument: Town, village and district
• Visit conditions: Unaccompanied tours. Guided tour by appointment only

Equipment

• Bar cafeteria tea room
• Coach parking
• Pram-friendly