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Jumilhac-le-Grand

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Jumilhac-le-Grand

Jumilhac-le-Grand sits on the route: 15 minutes from La Coquille, 50km from Lascaux Caves.

Jumilhac-le-Grand is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 1,344, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Jumilhac-le-Grand sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jumilhac-le-Grand to your route.

About Jumilhac-le-Grand

Jumilhac-le-Grand is a commune in the Dordogne dėpartement in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in south western France. The village lies on the road followed by Richard the Lionheart and on one of the many branches of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route. Jumilhac-le-Grand is a village of some 1,200 inhabitants in the northern part

Read more of the Dordogne. It is within the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, a protected area with a rich heritage. The landscape is one of hills and valleys and is perfectly suited to walks, bike-rides, and horseback riding. Its distinguishing features are green pastures with Limousin cows alternated by woods, orchards, rivers and lakes. In the rivers and lakes one can fish for trout as well as pike, perch and other coarse species. The impressive 15th-century castle of Jumilhac is part of the Richard the Lionheart Route together with other neighbouring castles (Nexon, Coussac-Bonneval and Chalus). On planet Mars, at the end of April 2021, a bedrock which was the target of LIBS analyses by the Curiosity rover was named after the village.

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Where is Jumilhac-le-Grand located?

Jumilhac-le-Grand is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4945 latitude, 1.0640 longitude.

What is the population of Jumilhac-le-Grand?

Jumilhac-le-Grand has a population of approximately 1,344 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,344
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.4945, 1.0640

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Jumilhac-le-Grand

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Lascaux Caves

Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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