In the Périgord Noir area, but bordering on the Corrèze department, Terrasson Lavilledieu sit on the Vézère river and is the gate to the Vézère Valley, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The town is conveniently reached by two major highways (A20 and A89); it is also located next to major sites to be visited in the area: the Jardins de l'Imaginaire, the Gardens "à la française" of Eyrignac, Lascaux II, Hautefort, etc.

The city's name can be found as soon as in 542 in the French listings. Formerly a Gallo-Roman city, Terrasson had its first Benedictine abbey built as early as the end of the 6th century. Its strategic situation and very accessible location, favoured the Norman invasions; battles also took place there during the 100-year War and during the French Wars of Religion.

Strolling around the town, perched on top of a hill, will lead you to discover very beautiful 12th-century and Renaissance houses. Today, Terrasson is the major town of a district that includes 6,500 inhabitants; it is industrially dynamic, tourism-oriented, and welcoming. When you stay in the area, you get a chance to discover the Valley of the Vézère river and its numerous and varied prehistoric sites (among which the world-famous Lascaux), the chateaux and the various activities offered (hiking, canoeing, etc.).

Various events are organized all the year round: Festival des Chemins de l'Imaginaire (street festival), Salon du Livre des Jardins et du Paysage (book festival - last week-end of May), concerts, Xmas market, "marché au gras et aux truffes" (for truffles and foie-gras) every Thursday morning.