Spared by the flames which destroyed part of the castle in 1885, the historic tower of Montaigne stands proudly in the heart of a vast park. It is here, at the gates of purple Périgord, 40 kilometers from Bergerac, that Michel de Montaigne was born and died.
The highlight of this hike is a visit to the Tour de Montaigne. The chapel, the room where Montaigne breathed his last and the library of Montaigne are open to the public. This is where the great humanist wrote his Essays, between 1571 and 1592. The personality of Michel de Montaigne still seems to be present in this intact place. Lawrence of Arabia, who visited it in 1908, recounts his emotion at seeing the "Great Man" library. Before leaving, enjoy the view over the Lidoire valley and the gardens surrounding the castle.
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- Animals accepted: yes
Points of interest
Church of St Michel de Montaigne
the village place
The vineyard and the grape varieties
bonfare chapel
The battle of castillon
The Montaigne tower
Your itinerary
SAINT-MICHEL-DE-MONTAIGNE
The highlight of this hike is a visit to the Tour de Montaigne. The chapel, the room where Montaigne breathed his last and the library of Montaigne are open to the public. This is where the great humanist wrote his Essays, between 1571 and 1592. The personality of Michel de Montaigne still seems to be present in this intact place. Lawrence of Arabia, who visited it in 1908, recounts his emotion at seeing the "Great Man" library. Before leaving, enjoy the view over the Lidoire valley and the gardens surrounding the castle.