Summer is upon us, and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood holidays in the Dordogne and other areas of France. I have thousands of ... Read more!
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Périgord Noir: A French Region That Will Capture Your Heart!
Lovers of old stone, medieval castles, deep forests and food amateurs, this part of the Dordogne département known as the Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) is waiting for your ... Read more!
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine
Sarlat-la-Canéda (pop. 10,000) is only the third largest town of the rural Périgord region, though it is nonetheless a major tourist attraction, welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors ... Read more!
Sarlat History
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!
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!
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!
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!
