Cadouin is a very attractive little town in the Dordogne roughly half-way between Bergerac and Sarlat.
It was established in 1115 by Robert d'Arbrissel and was taken over by the Cistercian monks four years later. The abbey became an important destination for pilgrims as it housed a piece of cloth reputed to be part of Christ's shroud.
The cloth is now known to be of Egyptian origin dating back to the 10th century.
Despite this revelation, the town and the abbey are definitely still worth visiting!
OJ
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