Culture and Heritage

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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 Fort de la Roque Gageac: visit to a dizzying refuge

The Fort de la Roque Gageac: visit to a dizzying refuge
The Fort de la Roque Gageac: visit to a dizzyi ...

La Roque Gageac

Look up, above the Dordogne, beyond the superb dwellings nestled against the cliff, to admire the Fort de la Roque Gageac. Perched at 120m high, it dates from the 12th century and its 180-degree ...

Visit Brantôme: The Venice of Périgord Vert!

Visit Brantôme: The Venice of Périgord Vert!
Visit Brantôme: The Venice of Périgord Vert!

Brantôme

Brantôme is a sumptuous flowery village to visit in the Périgord Vert. Only 30 minutes from Périgueux, it is a delicious stroll, in the heart of what we call " The Venice of Périgord ", in ...

Visit of Bourdeilles in Périgord Vert: beyond the castles ...

Visit of Bourdeilles in Périgord Vert: beyond the castles ...
Visit of Bourdeilles in Périgord Vert: beyond  ...

Bourdeilles

Bourdeilles is a pretty little village in the Périgord Vert, one of the 4 baronies of Périgord, where the Dronne river flows peacefully. When you come to Bourdeilles, it is to admire its castle ...

Visit of Saint-Jean-de-Côle: A delicious medieval village

Visit of Saint-Jean-de-Côle: A delicious medieval village
Visit of Saint-Jean-de-Côle: A delicious medie ...

Saint Jean de Côle

Saint-Jean-de Côle is a small village 20 minutes from Brantôme, ideal for a half-day walk. It is characterized by a charming set of medieval village houses, which converge on a central square, ...

Coly Saint-Amand: discovery of a typical Périgord town

Coly Saint-Amand: discovery of a typical Périgord town
Coly Saint-Amand: discovery of a typical Périg ...

Saint Amand de Coly

It is all the charm of Périgord that we discover by visiting this territory and more particularly the village of Saint-Amand-de-Coly. Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, you ...

The Fort du Roc de Tayac in Les Eyzies: "rebirth" visit of a site that is awakening

The Fort du Roc de Tayac in Les Eyzies: "rebirth" visit of a site that is awakening
The Fort du Roc de Tayac in Les Eyzies: "rebir ...

Les Eyzies de Tayac

It is on the banks of the Vézère, in the Prehistoric Capital of Les Eyzies, that we have an appointment for a guided tour... That of the Fort du Roc de Tayac, a semi-troglodyte site embedded in ...

Hiking in Monpazier : Discover one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, in the Pays des Bastides

Hiking in Monpazier : Discover one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, in the Pays des Bastides
Hiking in Monpazier : Discover one of the Most ...

Monpazier

We take you on a beautiful hike in Monpazier, but also on the surrounding wooded hillsides. Monpazier is a country house and is one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. We know why when we ...

The Château de Lacypierre, a family home, an emotional visit!

The Château de Lacypierre, a family home, an emotional visit!
The Château de Lacypierre, a family home, an e ...

Saint Crépin et Carlucet

If the Dordogne is the land of 1001 castles, there are some that touch us more than others. The Château de Lacypierre in Saint-Crépin and Carlucet, is probably one of the smallest castles to ...

Discover all the caves of Périgord!

Discover all the caves of Périgord!
Discover all the caves of Périgord!

Montignac

Whether it is very hot as in summer, or cold as in winter, they are always at the same temperature and pleasant to visit : the caves of Périgord ! Take a little wool, we descend into the depths ...

Kristof Mascher, Fanlac Fish Leather artisan leather craftsman

Kristof Mascher, Fanlac Fish Leather artisan leather craftsman
Kristof Mascher, Fanlac Fish Leather artisan l ...

Fanlac

When walking in Fanlac, whatever the time of year, push the door of Kristof Mascher's workshop. Unique and warm leather craftsman, he will present his exceptional work to you and if you lend him ...

Fanlac

Fanlac
Fanlac

Fanlac

Fanlac is a pretty village on the crest of the hills of the Vézère Valley. Between Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère and Montignac, it is the country of Jacquou-le-Croquant. There is a remarkable ...

The most beautiful castle visits in Périgord!

The most beautiful castle visits in Périgord!
The most beautiful castle visits in Périgord!

Castelnaud la Chapelle

The Dordogne is castle life ! Project yourself during a visit to these giants of stone and history, into the life of the lords of Périgord... Stroll along the paths of the landscaped gardens, ...

La Maison Forte de Reignac : Mysterious cliff-castle of the Périgord Noir

La Maison Forte de Reignac : Mysterious cliff-castle of the Périgord Noir
La Maison Forte de Reignac : Mysterious cliff- ...

Tursac

Between Montignac Lascaux and Les Eyzies is an incredible concentration of tourist sites, Périgord Noir is an open book on Humanity. At Tursac, there is a castle which, if you look towards the ...

Strawberry Périgord IGP: enjoy from April to October!

Strawberry Périgord IGP: enjoy from April to October!
Strawberry Périgord IGP: enjoy from April to O ...

In Périgord, we are known for our duck delights, such as foie gras, gizzards and duck breasts, but did you know that Perigord Strawberry is also one of our specialties ? It is a small red fruit, ...