Issigeac, town in southern Dordogne, France

Things to do in Issigeac

Issigeac is unusual in the area, in that it is a medieval village but it is not a bastide town. So the usual 'grid patter' of streets gives way to higgledy-piggledy lanes and alleyways.

Issigeac contains numerous narrow winding streets, hemmed in by ancient colombage houses, and is a pleasure to explore.

The town is less 'restored' than some of the towns in the area (although that is changing in recent years - come soon!) which adds to the pleasure of exploring it, I think.

Especialy look out for the 'Maison des Têtes' with its carved heads on its wooden facia - about 200 metres along the main street that runs up from the open square at the bottom town.

The main attraction in Issigeac is the market, held every Sunday morning. a lively market that takes over the town, especially during the summer, and really shows the town at its best - at other times it is best described as quiet!

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