Thiviers tourist information
Thiviers is a pretty, active town that has seemingly remained unchanged with the passing years.
The town falls between the more deeply valleyed landscape to the north and the more gently rolling countryside to the south, and is a good base for exploring this northern part of the Dordogne region.
Above all, Thiviers prides itself on its local speciality - foie gras - and the other local products such as walnuts and truffles. Indeed the town prides itself on being the 'Capital of the foie gras in Green Perigord'. To learn more visit the museum in the town dedicated to foie gras production.
Foie gras aside, it is the old part of the town near the church that will hold the most interest for visitors. Especially, don't miss the devilish carvings on the columns in the church.
The town also has an important history of producing pottery (faience) and there is a museum dedicated to the story of the production.
See also: the ornamental park in Thiviers.
While at Thiviers don't miss the nearby village of St-Jean-de-Cole, 7 km to the west - an attractive village with a stone bridge over the river, and a well preserved old centre with covered market and church.
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Holidays near Thiviers: See our Dordogne Gites pages to find Thiviers gites.
