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“I was born nearby, in Cherveix-Cubas, so I’ve always
been part of the Hautefort area. Our association looks after
heritage conservation because besides the castle that looks
out so proudly over the landscape, and the charming
sloping village, the whole area of Hautefort is worth seeing.
Every year, we organise tours of mansions, manor houses
and beautiful stately homes. Our team is based in the center
of the village, place Eugène-Le-Roy, where we give out
printed information but also tell the story of its wonderful
heritage, its changing history over a thousand years and
its famous figures.”
Périgord Walnuts boast a registered“Designation of Origin”
label since 2002, but they have always been one of the
region’s riches. Proof of their presence since Paleolithic
times has been found in the cave dwellings of Cro-Magnon
man.The nut has been used over the centuries as currency,
soap and even oil for lighting fuel.The AOC walnut can be
used shelled, unshelled or in its oil form.The numerous
benefits of this healthy food have been acknowledged,
including protection against cardiovascular illness.
“Everything must
be seen!”
Michel Massénat,
President
of the Hautefort Heritage Club
Good for Everything
The village and the surrounding area is brimming with out-
standing sights of historic and natural interest. Housed in
the old hospice, the instructive exhibition of the Museum of
Medicine’s collections
A
(opposite)
, is highly reputed as are
the concretions at the Tourtoirac Cave
D
, a geological “gem”
(above)
which has only been open to the public since 2010. Hi-
kers will discover a number of enchanting sites such as Rafail-
lac’s Orientation Table
E
, on the heights of Badefols-d’Ans,
the tunnel path at Boisseuilh
F
, and the Chassaing mound at
Nailhac
G
. For a little break, stop off at Hautefort’s Coucou
Pond recreation park
H
.
Treasures Along the Way
A LITTLE BACKGROUND
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