Discover Perigord & the Dordogne
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Do you like walking in beautiful villages, discovering the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of your vacation spot ? You like old stones, pretty churches, places steeped in history to explore... Cultural outings are your pleasure and on vacation in Périgord, you want to see the 1001 castles, prehistoric remains, medieval marvels ! For enthusiasts of various learning, the insatiable curious, Périgord is THE perfect destination.
According to my cultural desires, offers you articles on Périgordine towns, villages and bastides. We have explored for you major tourist sites, others more confidential, pearls to discover... Museums, interpretation centers... Nothing will escape you !
Boulazac
Today, we are heading to Boulazac for a very pleasant stay…Would you like to take few days holidays in Dordogne, in a well located area in order to explore the multiple leisure activities, the ...
Périgueux
In Périgueux, there is an incredible museum of Gallo-Roman ruins built under a glass and metal structure created by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. It is the Vesunna Museum! It is a ...
Nontron
I keep hearing about Nontron and its famous knives. So I went all by myself to see it all and admire this famous craft. The Coutellerie Nontronnaise workshop is located at the entrance of the ...
Périgueux
In addition to its Medieval-Renaissance old town, Périgueux also has a Gallo- Roman quarter which traces are still visible in elevation views! I start my circuit at the Tourist Office where I ...
Lalinde
The bastide of Lalinde welcomes me today. I park not far from the Place de la Halle and I head towards the heart of the village. The unique thing about the market hall is that it is used as a ...
Carlux
Carlux is a small village located in the Black Perigord, not far from Sarlat and Sainte-Nathalène. I decide to do a stopover and discover all its secrets! This stone built village with a medieval ...
Sarlat la Canéda
Sarlat-la-Canéda is a very attractive medieval city which is beloved by all. Whether it is the 17 th time you have come on holidays here or the first you’ll like wandering in the streets, ...
Montignac
The destination of the day is Montignac, well known for its famous Lascaux cave and its charming small village of the Black Perigord! I start my tour by the right bank of the Vézère River, close ...
Beaumont
A few miles after Cadouin, I arrive on the heights of Beaumont-du-Périgord, a medieval bastide full of charm ! The first building I can see is the Saint-Laurent-&-Saint-Front Church whose bell ...
Jumilhac le Grand
On a lovely August morning, I decided to stop in Jumilhac-le-Grand to visit the castle. The façade is already full of charm and colourful hydrangeas decorate the walls on both side of the door. I ...
Les Eyzies de Tayac
The Abri Cro-Magnon is located at the entrance of the Eyzies coming from Périgueux. It opens at 10am and you can book your tickets online. There are discounts for the students as well as the Pass ...
Biron
The Biron castle is located in the south of the departement, at the border of the Lot-et-Garonne, about ten of kilometres from the bastide of Monpazier. I can see from my windscreen its imposing ...
Villefranche du Périgord
Villefranche-du-Périgord is a bastide located in the south of the departement, at the border of the Lot-&-Garonne. I park near the Place de la Halle. I notice straight away all the authentic ...
