Trélissac brings together historic architecture, contemporary art and a variety of ways to get active. This gives your trip a clear focus: heritage, a cultural institution, trail running and orienteering, or routes along the Isle. If you would like to combine several interests, it helps to consider these themes separately first. That makes it easier to decide whether your trip will be shaped more by culture, an event date or a particular route. This distinction also provides a guide when choosing a hotel.
The château and the history of the mill
The present-day Château de Caussade dates from the 15th century. It is surrounded by a polygonal enclosure with four projecting square towers. By decree of 17 August 1945, the château was listed as a historic monument. Its construction date and ground plan provide two specific points of reference for its architecture: the century in which the present-day château was built and the distinctive layout of its enclosure.
Another historical thread leads to the Moulin de Barnabé. The mill was already in existence in 1299 and is one of the oldest mills in the region. Together with the château, it offers a comparison across time: the Moulin was already significant at the end of the 13th century, while the present-day château dates from the 15th century. Those interested in local history will find two distinct historical points of reference here.
Art and free on-site use
The Trélissac Artothèque lends original contemporary artworks to a wide audience. It also supports artists through exhibitions, artist residencies and editions. The collection and exhibition programme develop over time; if you are interested in a particular art offering, include the latest programme information in your plans.
The Médiathèque offers a different kind of cultural experience: access and use of the documents on site are free and open to everyone. This makes it easy to distinguish between two different interests: the Artothèque, with its collection and support for artists, and free use of documents at the Médiathèque.
Trail running and orienteering
The Dordogne-Périgord trail station in Trélissac has seven routes. These include three short training routes that follow country lanes and walking trails. Route 4, which is 24 kilometres long, connects the trail offering at the Trélissac station with that at the Champcevinel station. When planning, both the range of routes available and the specific distance connecting the two stations are relevant.
Trélissac also has five permanent orienteering courses at three locations. At the sports grounds in the town centre, the permanent offering includes 25 control points, including a course for people with reduced mobility. Individual course layouts may change; check accessibility details before your visit. Trail routes and orienteering courses thus offer different ways to include physical activity in your travel plans.
The Isle route and how to use it
The Véloroute voie verte de la Vallée de l’Isle starts in Trélissac and is 104 kilometres long as a return route. It can be used on foot, by bicycle or on inline skates. The route follows the Isle as it winds through the valley, crosses bridges and offers numerous rest areas. The activities mentioned and the total distance are useful points of reference when deciding whether this route suits your plans. It is a distinct option alongside the trail running and orienteering activities.
Weekly market and event date
The local weekly market takes place on Friday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Place de la Résistance. The selection may vary. If you want the market to be a fixed part of your trip, check the date for your visit.
The Triathlon de Trélissac may also influence your travel dates: it has been held every year since it was founded in 2017. Dates and participation details vary from one edition to the next. If you are planning a trip around the event, make sure to check the information for the relevant edition.
Plan your stay around your interests
When choosing a hotel in Trélissac, it is a good idea to first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. Architecture and art, the weekly market, the triathlon or one of the various routes each raise different planning questions. For an event, the date of the relevant edition matters; for activities, the route, its length and the applicable access information are useful guides.
Discover more destinations: Le Bugue, Saint-Pierre-D'eyraud, Salagnac, Corgnac-Sur-L'isle, Creysse, Salignac-Eyvigues, Paulin, Gavaudun.
For the wider travel guide: Dordogne.
