Allas les Mines

The territory of the village, along the left side of the Dordogne river, has been occupied
since the Magdalenian period, 15 000 years before J.C.

Actually, it is only during the Gallo-Roman period that the village of Allas les Mines developed. Vineyards are introduced

during the IInd century and from that time onwards, wine production will contribute to the
prosperity of the village. Unfortunately, during the XIXth century the phylloxera ravages
the vineyards, but the presence of the brown coal helps to create a new economy.

The facade, the bell tower and its turrets are classed in the additional list of Historical
Monuments the 8th of April 1984.
The village of Allas les Mines takes its name from an ancient coal mine and once there were
a cement factory.
The town of Allas les Mines owns the relics of a Renaissance castle, whose history is still unknown.

This ancient noble hideout, built next to the church chevet, represents the ancient fiefdom
of many major families of the region, such as Mirandol and Magne de la Mothe.

It is abandoned during the XVth century, because of unknown reasons, and it finally turns
into ruins.

Near the church, there is a Renaissance manor and some typical alleys before arriving to the
XIIth century castle of Goudou, with some additions of the XVIth.

From the port of Envaux with its "Maison du passeur", you can arrive to the Milandes Castle,
and then to the castels of Fayrac and Castelnaud.