Sarlat is a medieval town which developed around a prosperous Benedictine abbey whose origins are unknown. It seems that it existed already in the 9th century and was ... Read more!
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Sarlat Old Town
Sarlat Old Town is divided in two by the Rue de la République, known as “la Traverse”. The district to the West of the street is known to be ... Read more!
Bordeaux Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse is part of the Port of the Moon, Bordeaux, which has been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage since 2007. The royal square is ... Read more!
Eyrignac Gardens
The Eyrignac Gardens (Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac) are located in the commune of Salignac-Eyvigues in Périgord Noir (département of Dordogne), 13 km north-east from Sarlat-la-Canéda. Open to the ... Read more!
Discover the village of La Roque-Gageac
La Roque-Gageac is arguably one the most beautiful places in Périgord Noir, or at least one of the most photographed in south-western France. Listed as one of France’s ... Read more!
Marqueyssac Gardens: A Fabulous Site to See in the Dordogne
The Marqueyssac Gardens in Dordogne are the most visited gardens in the Southwest of France. The first time I visited them in September 2012, I was absolutely dazzled! ... Read more!
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is dominated by the most visited castle in the South of France. The picturesque village lies on the left bank of the Dordogne River. During the Middle-Ages, the ... Read more!
Discover the village and castle of Beynac
The strategic position of the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is a point of interest in the Dordogne Valley which can not be ignored. From the very start, the village ... Read more!
Discover the bastide of Domme in the Périgord
Ideally set atop a hill above the Dordogne River, Domme is often nicknamed ‘the Acropolis of Périgord’. The village is an old bastide town founded in the Middle ... Read more!
Périgord: Discover the Historic Dordogne
The Périgord province corresponds to the département of Dordogne and is arguably one of the most popular regions of France for English-speaking visitors. This green and rural land ... Read more!
Top Things to See: The Best of Dordogne Valley in Périgord Noir
From Souillac to Trémolat, the Dordogne Valley flows through the region of Périgord Noir. Along the peaceful, scenic roads set along the shores of the Dordogne River are ... Read more!
Les Milandes Castle
Famously known as the former home of Josephine Baker, Les Milandes is a Renaissance château, which benefits from a wonderful view over the Dordogne Valley. The castle is located ... Read more!
The Seven Eras of La Rochelle History
“La Rochelle: belle et rebelle“, as the saying goes. For ten centuries, La Rochelle liked to be different: democratic ahead of its time, protestant when the rest of ... Read more!
La Rochelle Old Town
“La Rochelle : belle et rebelle“, as the saying goes. The French city of La Rochelle is a seaport located on the Bay of Biscay, a part of ... Read more!
Landes of Gascony
The spicy scent of the pines, the sound of the grasshoppers. The pinch of the resin that dried on your skin after you picked up a pine cone ... Read more!
Discover Pau, Capital of Béarn
The charming town of Pau is located in the South-West of France, 200 kilometres from Bordeaux and Toulouse. Many visitors, particularly from Britain, are attracted by the mild ... Read more!
Canelés de Bordeaux
Soft in the centre, caramelised on the outside; the canelé, cooked in a specially designed fluted copper-tin, is a speciality of the Bordeaux region. Quite difficult to make, ... Read more!
