Le Dorat is a classified "Petites Cités de Caractère®", capital of the former province of Basse-Marche, with an exceptional heritage. Discover the importance of this religious and intellectual city, fortified in the 15th century, as you stroll through streets steeped in history.
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The Collégiale Saint Pierre (12th-13th centuries), fortified in the 15th century, is one of the most imposing in central France. Topped by a gilded angel (12th century), it houses the relics of saints Israël and Théobald, protectors of the town.
The Porte Bergère, the only fortified gateway in Haute-Vienne.
The Jardin Santillana del Mar (Garden of the ramparts).
Characteristic gates carved in granite.
17th- and 18th-century town houses.
The Robert Lapayrière fountain.
Every seven years, Le Dorat celebrates the Ostensions Limousines. These ceremonies