Château de Commarque [SEP] located in the administrative territorial entity
Château de Commarque
The Château de Commarque is a hillside castle located between Sarlat and Les Eyzies, in the "commune" of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne "département", southern France. It stands on a rocky outcrop in the valley of the river La Beune in the Vezere valley region.
History.
The castle was founded during the 12th century, or possibly slightly prior to it, upon the request of the abbots of Sarlat. At this time the Château de Commarque was
, as the publicity leaflets recall.
Places and monuments Museum.
The National Museum of Prehistory, where many prehistoric discoveries are preserved, is located in the heart of the village. Very rich in carved flints, it is especially aimed at specialists.
Places and monuments Historical Sites.
- Château de Commarque, 12th century, 14th century, 15th century, classified.
- Château de Tayac and its dependencies, 12th century 14th century 15th century.
Personalities related to the municipality.
- Cro-Magnon Man