When we think about
« historic monument » and/or « protected zone », we immediately
consider heritage, historic or cultural monuments. Our Dordogne region offers numerous
internationally famous monuments and sites: châteaux (Saint-Geniès,
Monbazillac, Mareuil etc), abbeys (Chancelade,
Cadouin, Brantôme
etc), as well as protected zones such as Trémolat
located on the Dordogne riverbank,
caves (Lascaux, Les Eyzies, Le Bugue
etc).
However, there is an unusual
protected site in Périgord : Parcot.
This site is situated on 46 Hectares
(nearly 114 acres) of land in Echourgnac – Dordogne. It benefits from a double protection for its
land and for the farm sitting on it. The
Parcot farm is a traditional regional building dating originally from the XVI
century. It is primarily made of wood
and cob. Visitors are able to further explore
the traditional building and to discover life throughout the centuries via workshops
on site.
Various educational trails have
been created around the farm, such as a discovery trail on 2500 metres, a
biological trail and a longer walking trail on 6.5 kilometres. This is a perfect way to interact with nature
between lakes and forests in Dordogne, to learn about it and to discover an
exceptional selection of rare fauna and flora in our region.
Guided visits possible. Additional information on the Ferme du Parcot
website.
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