Set sail for unforgettable holidays in the Dordogne
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Browsing: Périgord
Périgord Noir
Lovers of old stone, medieval castles, deep forests and food amateurs, this part of the…
Saint-Cyprien, Dordogne
Saint Cyprien enjoys an enviable position established on a hillside on the right bank of…
Limeuil, Dordogne
Limeuil is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère Rivers in the…
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine
Sarlat-la-Canéda (pop. 10,000) is only the third largest town of the rural Périgord region, though…
Sarlat History
Sarlat is a medieval town which developed around a prosperous Benedictine abbey whose origins are…
Sarlat Old Town
Sarlat Old Town is divided in two by the Rue de la République, known as “la…
Eyrignac Gardens
The Eyrignac Gardens (Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac) are located in the commune of Salignac-Eyvigues in…
Discover the village of La Roque-Gageac
La Roque-Gageac is arguably one the most beautiful places in Périgord Noir, or at least…
Marqueyssac Gardens
Unique of their kind, the suspended gardens of Marqueyssac are one of the finest achievements in…
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is dominated by the most visited castle in the South of France. The picturesque…
Discover the village and castle of Beynac
The strategic position of the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is a point of interest in the…
Discover the bastide of Domme in the Périgord
Ideally set atop a hill above the Dordogne River, Domme is often nicknamed ‘the Acropolis…
Périgord
The Périgord province corresponds to the département of Dordogne and is arguably one of the most…
Dordogne Valley in Périgord Noir
From Souillac to Trémolat, the Dordogne Valley flows through the region of Périgord Noir. Along the…
Les Milandes Castle
Famously known as the former home of Josephine Baker, Les Milandes is a Renaissance château, which…