Le Bugue

Le Bugue stretches along the banks of the Vézère River, featuring stone houses, traditional shops, and a central square with a clock-towered town hall.

The settlement gained prominence in 964 with the establishment of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Marcel and Saint Salvador, marking the beginning of organized community life.

The Tuesday market tradition, established by royal decree in 1319 from King Philippe Le Long, continues to bring local producers and artisans to the town center.

The town serves as a transportation hub with a train station connecting to Périgueux and Agen, while National Routes 703 and 710 provide convenient road access.

Local scientist Jean Rey discovered the Law of Conservation of Mass from his laboratory in Le Bugue, preceding Lavoisier's findings by more than two centuries.

Location: Dordogne

Location: arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda

Elevation above the sea: 128 m

Shares border with: Savignac-de-Miremont, Saint-Chamassy, Limeuil, Audrix, Campagne, Journiac, Paunat, Saint-Avit-de-Vialard, Les Eyzies

Address: 24260 Le Bugue, France 24260 Le Bugue 24260 Le Bugue

Phone: +33553027580

Email: mairie-bugue@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://lebugue.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.92000,0.92722

Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:38