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Discover Saint-Astier

Events, places to visit and local tourism businesses in and around town.

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Not to be missed

Upcoming events and places worth a detour.

Thu 29 Oct

Event

Saint-Astier Market

centre ville

Thu 29 Oct

Event

Seniors’ Workshop: Qi Gong

AASE, 45 rue Victor Hugo

Fri 30 Oct

Event

Pink October: Hiking and trail running

Gimel

Fri 30 Oct

Event

Clown – "EL Spectacolo!" – SOLD OUT

Centre culturel La Fabrique, Rue Amiral Courbet

Tourist office highlights

Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Saint-Astier.

Things to see and do

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Aire de pique-nique du Petit Pré

Rue du Petit Pré

Arts et Saveurs, ateliers créatifs

Creative leisure workshops for adults and children organised by the Arts & Saveurs en Périgord association from 1 July to 28 August, as part of the summer exhibition in the market hall at Saint-Astier. A variety of themes to introduce participants to fun and original craft activities.

Chapelle des Bois

Listed as a Historic Monument, the chapel – which underwent extensive restoration in the 19th century – houses the cave of Saint Astier, the hermit who lived there from the late 6th century onwards. Self-guided tour: all year round (exterior) Guided tour: groups by appointment (free of charge)

Chartreuse de Fareyrou

Fareyrou

Chaux de Saint-Astier

A unique experience visiting the Saint-Astier® underground quarry, France’s leading independent manufacturer of natural hydraulic lime.

Eglise de Saint-Astier

A thousand-year-old church! A place of pilgrimage on the Way of St James, in the heart of the old medieval town, this fortified church overlooks the Isle Valley.

Exposition d'Art Sacré

Have you ever seen a communion wafer iron, a clapper, a mortification belt or a bourdalou? Discover these unusual objects and many more by visiting this chapel and its extraordinary collection. From mid-June to mid-September: self-guided tours from Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm, preferably by appointment.

Halte de repos vélo du Petit Pré

Rue du Petit Pré

Jeu de piste "Sur les traces d'Asterius"

Come and follow in Asterius’s footsteps through the old town of Saint-Astier and find out who this mysterious character is… For this mystery tour, you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled to solve the puzzles and follow the trail. Ages 7 and over. Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Plateforme Maneim

Place du Lieutenant Maneim

Activities and walks

Boucle de Puyferrat à St Astier

After a rather steep climb, the path is fairly easy, with some pleasant shaded sections. It takes you past the old hermitage of Asterius and close to Puyferrat Castle, whilst offering some lovely views.

Boucle du Nicoulou

Welcome to the town of Saint Astier, which celebrated its 1,000th anniversary in 2013. It was named after a hermit, Astérius, who is still honoured at the ‘chapelle des bois’. Situated on the route from Vézelay to Santiago de Compostela, this small town offers ‘challenging’ walks for keen hikers.

Centre culturel La Fabrique

9 Rue Amiral Courbet

La Vélodélices

1 rue de la Fontaine, Office de Tourisme

Piscine couverte de Saint-Astier

The Saint-Astier swimming pool is a ‘sunflower’-style pool, with a domed roof that allows the pool to be opened up in summer. The pool is 25 metres long and has four swimming lanes. Open all year round, except for occasional maintenance.

Vélodélices

Saint-Astier

Véloroute Voie Verte de la vallée de l'Isle V90

Saint-Astier

Voie de Vézelay Etape 5 : Saint Astier-Mussidan

Setting off from Saint Astier, you’ll be able to admire the nearby Château de Puyferrat, which offers a magnificent refuge for pilgrims. You’ll pass through Saint Louis en l’Isle (with its 12th-century Saint Louis Church) and then the church at Sourzac, with its keep-like bell tower, priory and ‘petrifying’ fountain. You will then arrive in Mussidan.

Illustrative photo

Cinéma La Fabrique

Rue Amiral Courbet

Where to stay

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Accueil camping-car au camping Le Périgord***

20 motorhome pitches Water, waste disposal and electricity Prices: €16 to €26 per night for 2 people Open all year round

Accueil de groupe au camping Le Périgord

2 Impasse du Pontet

Accueil pèlerin chez Violette

Violette’s house is situated in a quiet residential area, 1.5 km from the station and 2.5 km from the town centre, towards St Léon sur l’Isle. The two bedrooms are on the first floor, in an area reserved exclusively for guests. Simple and spacious, they each have a smart TV.

Accueil pèlerins au camping Le Périgord

Situated 200 metres from the Way of St James and 500 metres from the town centre and shops, the campsite offers pitches for pilgrims with tents at a preferential rate: €11 per pitch without electricity (instead of €20 for one person).

Accueil pèlerins au Château de Puyferrat

Puyferrat

Accueil pèlerins au Verdier

Sylvie ALLARD, 1203 Chemin des Aiguilleurs

Accueil pèlerins aux Rives de l'Isle

14 Rue du Docteur Numa-Gadaud

Accueil pèlerins chez Zillou

Accommodation in a private home, available all year round, subject to booking at least 48 hours in advance. A single-storey house with a garden and an above-ground swimming pool, situated in a quiet housing estate 1 km from the town centre.

Appartement de l'Abbaye

Christophe Beyney, 12 Place Saint-Astier

BELINDA - Appartement RdC

12 Place Saint-Astier

Where to eat

La Palombière

7 place de l'église

La Ruta de Tapas de Zinette & Molasso

7 Place de la République

Panat

4 Rue Montaigne

Restaurant La Table du Marché

26 Place de la République

Restaurant Les Singuliers

This restaurant in the heart of the city promises a first-class dining experience. The creations of Louis Festa, a talented young chef, showcase local, seasonal produce with finesse and originality. Let your taste buds be delighted throughout this surprise meal...

Local produce

Hélène Mudry - La petite Périgourdine

Artisan preserver, member of the Foie Gras Route. Products of certified Périgord origin (PGI). Traditional Périgord family recipes using ducks and geese reared in the Périgord, with a wide range of products: confits, foie gras, ready meals…

Les Jardins Bio du Verdier

This organic market garden produces seasonal fruit and vegetables all year round, just 5 minutes from the town centre. Produce is sold directly at the farm and at the markets in St-Astier (Thursday mornings, Place St Astier) and Périgueux (Saturday mornings, Place de l’ancienne Mairie).