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🏰 Carennac
Medieval fortified village on the Dordogne River, Lot department


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 04:40
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Lot department, southwestern France, Dordogne River valley
  • Founded: Circa 1050 around a Cluniac priory
  • Designation: One of France's Plus Beaux Villages (Most Beautiful Villages)
  • Population: Approximately 400–500 permanent residents

Carennac is a fortified medieval village in the Dordogne River valley that developed around a Cluniac priory established ...

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