Domme

Medieval town Domme, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What to expect

Domme is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is sometimes called the "Acropolis of the Périgord". The village is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne river and has a trapezoid city plan, adapted to the surrounding terrain. Domme is a bastide, a fortified medieval town, and has two public spaces of medieval origin: the commercial Place de la Halle and the Place de La Rode. The village is famous for its fortifications, which were completed by 1310, and its beautiful views of the Dordogne river. Domme has been a member of the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France since 2017

Plan your family visit to the Domme with these blog insights 👇

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The BEST things to do in the Dordogne with kids

The BEST things to do in the Dordogne with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the tourist train and grabbed an ice-cream

Highlights: The kids loved riding the train and eating ice-cream ✨

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(Tip!) Dordogne with kids: 15 family activities!

(Tip!) Dordogne with kids: 15 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the village, walked through the walled fortress and climbed the towers

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the medieval atmosphere, and we liked the well-preserved village ✨