Perched on a hilltop, the small village of Montpeyroux, « Monte Perroso » (Pierre’s Mount) reflects the calm of the Dordogne countryside.

The commune of Montpeyroux is situated in the picturesque Lidoire valley and was historically and economically important up until the end of the eighteenth century.

St Pierre’s Church was built in the twelfth century and is listed as an Historical Monument. The chateau was bought by Michel de Montaigne for his younger brother who had it rebuilt at the end of the sixteenth century.
The tithe barn, dependant on the castellany of Montravel, should also be visited.