Life by the river: Limeuil as a perfect example

Until the end of the 18th century, rivers were the best means of transportation and as a result helped the economy of towns that border these rivers.  A perfect example from the Middle Ages is the town of Limeuil.

Perched high up on the hill for protection from invaders, Limeuil was a very important port especially that it was at the intersection of the Vézère and the Dordogne rivers.

The bridge on the left is over the Vézère river and the one on the right is over the Dordogne.

Its perfect location made the small town of Limeuil a bustling and lively small town where fishermen, merchants and farmers lived safely within the walls of the city.

Current entrance to the city through one of its four doors.

However, a bustling city came with some problems such as drunken sailors.  Young men who appeared to have abused alcohol, are required to stay in this "justice" house until they sobered up.

No town or village is complete without a church and Limeuil has at its top near the location of the château, a beautiful and simple church from the 12th century.