Roque Saint-Christophe

The Roque Saint-Christophe is a large rock formation and archaeological site with rock shelters at the river Vézère, near Peyzac-le-Moustier in the Dordogne in Aquitania, France.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: Cliff with prehistoric rock shelters in France
Also known as: “La Roque Saint-Christophe”
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Robert du Moustier and Dhagpo Kagyu Ling.

Église Saint-Robert du Moustier

Church

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Église Saint-Robert du Moustier is a church, which is situated 1 km northwest of Roque Saint-Christophe.

Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Buddhist temple

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Dhagpo Kagyu Ling is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 1½ km northwest of Roque Saint-Christophe.

Maison forte de Reignac

House

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The Maison forte de Reignac is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is built into the rock face. Maison forte de Reignac is situated 1½ km southwest of Roque Saint-Christophe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peyzac-le-Moustier and Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère.

Peyzac-le-Moustier is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is known for the nearby archeological site of Le Moustier, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

Village

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Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association. Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère is situated 3 km northeast of Roque Saint-Christophe.