A stunning hilltop village with castle ruins and views over 4 départements.
History: A powerful viscount seat in the Middle Ages.
Highlights: Castle ruins, panoramic view, medieval houses.
Fun fact: The view covers Dordogne, Corrèze, Lot and Cantal.
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Dordogne Travel Guides Welcome to Everything Dordogne — your complete guide to the Dordogne region of France. Browse our guides below, organised by category, or use the links to explore specific topics. Explore the Dordogne 🏰 Châteaux of the Dordogne 🕰️ Prehistoric Caves 🌿 Gardens of the Dordogne 🏘️ Towns and Villages 🏪 Markets 🍷…
Wines of the Dordogne Wine Region The Dordogne wine region (the Bergerac wine region) covers 13,000 hectares across 93 villages in Aquitaine, on both sides of the Dordogne River. The blend and choice of vines — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec for reds; Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle for whites — create wines of remarkable variety…
Cahors Wine: Complete Guide Cahors wine is the famous red wine from the region around the town of Cahors in the Lot department, part of the South West France wine region. The dominant grape is Malbec (known locally as Côt or Auxerrois), which must make up a minimum of 70% of the wine, supplemented by…
Gardens in the Dordogne: Beautiful Gardens of Périgord The Dordogne is not only a land of medieval castles and prehistoric caves — it also has some of the most beautiful gardens in France. From the famous hanging gardens of Marqueyssac with their panoramic views to the exotic bamboo forests of Planbuisson, the region offers a…
Carennac: Complete Guide to Visiting A beautiful Dordogne River village with a Romanesque priory. History: Grew around an 11th-century Cluniac priory. Highlights: Priory church, cloister, Tympanum, château. Fun fact: The cloister is one of the finest Romanesque examples. \u2605 Plus Beaux Village \u2605 Romanesque priory \u2605 Cloister \u2605 Dordogne River Planning a Dordogne trip? Browse…
History of Sarlat-la-Canéda Beautiful Sarlat is a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained exceptionally well preserved and is one of the towns most representative of 14th-century France. Abbey Origins Sarlat developed around a Benedictine abbey founded in the…
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