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©Titia Carrizey-Jasick
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The Esplanade de
la Barre offers a
panoramic view on
the valley, over 40 km.
Here stands the
statue of Jacques de
Maleville (1741-1824),
a jurisconsult and
politician, native of
Domme. He was one
of the four jurists who
drafted the French Civil
Code under Napoleon
Bonaparte.
High up on the fortified walls, the Espla-
nade Hotel-Restaurant
F
, is an institu-
tion. The shaded terrace looks out over
the horizon. The chef Pascal Bouland,
serves distinctive traditional cuisine. In
Vitrac, optionally, the Chalet Restau-
rant, opposite the Falaise de la Banquette,
serves unpretentious dishes, popular with
families, in an idyllic setting on the banks
of the Dordogne.
Gastronomy
and Hospitality
D660
Prom. de la Barre
B
C
D
A
F
E
G
H
Rue Jacques de Maleville
Rue de la Porte des Tours
Grand Rue
20m
Numerous Settlers
Established as a stronghold in 1281 by Philip the Fair, in order to compete with the
English bastide towns, Dome has preserved remains of its settlers down through
the centuries. To follow the timeline, start by a visit to the Prehistoric painted
caves La Martine
A
, and Mammouth, then continue with the ancestral ruins of the
“Chateau duRoy” whose first foundations can be traced back to the Viking invasions.
The bastide town is still largely enclosed by its walls and fortified gates
(below)
topped
by the Esplanade de la Barre
B
, overlooking the Dordogne valley. Continue the vi-
sit with the wonderful Jubilé cave
C
, there’s an exit by a panoramic elevator; do not
forget: TheGovernor’s Residence, the recently restoredMarket Hall
D
, the Bishop’s
Residence and the majestic Porte des Tours
E
…