Day trip to Belvès
Nestled in the Nauze Valley, the village of Belvès is located in the Périgord Noir, known for its oak trees as far as the eye can see. It is an essential destination for lovers of medieval ...
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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 !
The White Tower and its Windmill
La Tour Blanche -Cercles is located in Périgord Blanc. It is a rural commune near Charente. We suggest you take a walk in the village and its surroundings, passing by the windmill, restored by an ...
The Grand Roc Cave, an exceptional cave in the Périgord Noir region
Amazing ! The Grotte du Grand Roc celebrated its 100th anniversary on 2025 June 14, an unforgettable anniversary when we know that the place has been subject to human occupation for at least ...
Les Rencontres Gourmandes in Périgueux, the unmissable summer events
Capital of gluttony, Périgueux is a destination to remember for a treat. Do you lack time to meet the producers and discover their specialties? That's good because this year, the Destination ...
The Château de Salignac
The Château de Salignac, which is located in the town of the same name, is a medieval fortress currently undergoing reconstruction. It is a project, a real human adventure for the rescue of an ...
The Font de Gaume cave
Exiting Les Eyzies, towards Sarlat, a cave containing numerous painted and/or engraved parietal figures : Font-de-Gaume! Would you like to follow me on the tour ? The tickets for the sites of ...
The Cap-Blanc Shelter
L'Abri du Cap-Blanc is located in the town of Marquay, a few kilometers from Les Eyzies. It contains one of the greatest masterpieces of monumental and prehistoric sculpture !! The entry ticket ...
The Combarelles Cave
The Grotte des Combarelles is less than three kilometers from Font-de-Gaume. The site has very well-known engravings published in several prehistory books. I can't wait to have them in front of ...
Echourgnac Abbey: make a cheese out of it!
Let's discover a Périgordine specialty, produced since 1868 in the abbey of the small village of Echourgnac ! Cheese lovers are not mistaken... The trappe of Echourgnac is a real delight! In the ...
Carlux and its castle (to visit for free!)
Built between the Romanesque and Gothic periods ( 11th century), the Château de Carlux, or rather the remains that remain of it, are a little pleasure to discover if you are in the region. A few ...
The most beautiful bastides of Périgord
In the southwest of France, in New Aquitaine, there is a region rich in historical past, Périgord (Dordogne department). The vestiges of its experience are found today with buildings such as ...
Visit the Château de Jumilhac, in Haut Périgord
The Château de Jumilhac is immediately recognizable by its pointed towers which rise towards the sky of Haut Périgord. In the small eponymous town of Jumilhac, you will be won over by this ...
our favourite
Brusquand Farm
in Marquay
