A striking ridge-top village with three castles and two churches.
History: Defensive castles from the 12th-15th centuries.
Highlights: Three castles, two churches, panoramic views.
Fun fact: Several French films have been shot here.
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Les Eyzies-de-Tayac: Complete Guide to Visiting The world capital of prehistory surrounded by prehistoric caves. History: Inhabited for 400,000 years. Cro-Magnon found here in 1868. Highlights: National Museum of Prehistory, cliffside, caves. Fun fact: First Cro-Magnon skeleton found here in 1868. \u2605 Prehistory capital \u2605 National Museum \u2605 Cro-Magnon \u2605 Cliffside caves Planning a Dordogne…
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…
Périgueux: Complete Guide to Visiting The Dordogne capital with Saint-Front Cathedral and Roman ruins. History: A city since Roman times (Vesunna). Highlights: Saint-Front Cathedral, Vesunna museum, old town. Fun fact: Saint-Front modelled on St Mark s in Venice. \u2605 Department capital \u2605 Saint-Front Cathedral \u2605 Roman ruins \u2605 Saturday market Planning a Dordogne trip? Browse…
Prehistoric Caves and Grottes of the Dordogne The prehistoric caves and grottes of the Dordogne play a significant role in the history of both the area and Cro-Magnon man — the first early modern humans who lived 20,000 to 40,000 years ago. The first sample of Cro-Magnon man was discovered in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac in the…
Saint-Amand-de-Coly: Complete Guide to Visiting Home to a magnificent fortified Romanesque abbey church. History: 12th-century abbey fortified in the Hundred Years War. Highlights: Fortified abbey church, village, countryside. Fun fact: Built as both a church and a fortress. \u2605 Fortified abbey \u2605 Romanesque \u2605 Hundred Years War \u2605 Village Planning a Dordogne trip? Browse all…
Towns and Villages of the Dordogne The Dordogne is a land of medieval hilltop villages, golden stone houses, and winding cobbled streets. From the bustling market town of Sarlat to the dramatic cliffside perch of Rocamadour, the region is dotted with some of the most beautiful villages in France — many officially designated as “Les…
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