Montcaret Archaeological Site: Admission Ticket

From the 1st century, Gallo-Roman elites shaped the Dordogne valley by erecting lavish residences. This exceptional domain reveals the evolution of a simple agricultural exploitation into a monumental palace, later becoming the seat of power for the Visigoths. The private baths form the heart of the tour: carpets of geometric and figurative mosaic tiles still cover the floors, testifying to a rare refinement. Located between Saint-Émilion and Bergerac, just steps from Château de Montaigne, this site offers concrete evidence about the social life and tax administration of the time. It illustrates how these vast estates ensured both the prestige of their owners and the administration of the territory. A visitor’s guide is provided to decipher every detail of this essential historical stage during a crossing of the Périgord.