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 Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, an unmissable destination in the heart of nature

The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, an unmissable destination in the heart of nature
The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park, a ...

Brantôme

Hiking, nature walks, visits, workshops, gourmet or swimming, there is something for everyone at the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park located in the center of the Périgueux, Angoulême ...

Day trip to Belvès

Day trip to Belvès
Day trip to Belvès

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 ...

The White Tower and its Windmill

The White Tower and its Windmill
The White Tower and its Windmill

La Tour Blanche

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 ...

100 years of the Grotte du Grand Roc

100 years of the Grotte du Grand Roc
100 years of the Grotte du Grand Roc

Les Eyzies de Tayac

Amazing ! The Grotte du Grand Roc celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 14, an unforgettable anniversary when we know that the place has been subject to human occupation for at least 18,000 ...

The Bestiary of Fantastic Beasts, a guided tour not to be missed in Périgueux

The Bestiary of Fantastic Beasts, a guided tour not to be missed in Périgueux
The Bestiary of Fantastic Beasts, a guided tou ...

Périgueux

Do you know bestiaries ? These manuscripts dating from the Middle Ages which tell fables and stories about real or imaginary animals ? Discover these little (or big) creatures through an unusual ...

Les Petites Histoires de Périgueux, a fun and unusual guided tour of the city

Les Petites Histoires de Périgueux, a fun and unusual guided tour of the city
Les Petites Histoires de Périgueux, a fun and  ...

Périgueux

Discover all the well-hidden secrets of Périgueux through a stroll through the heart of a medieval heritage setting. Characters, unusual stories and gastronomy are discussed during this funny and ...

Les Rencontres Gourmandes in Périgueux, the unmissable summer events

Les Rencontres Gourmandes in Périgueux, the unmissable summer events
Les Rencontres Gourmandes in Périgueux, the un ...

Périgueux

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
The Château de Salignac

Salignac Eyvigues

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 Combarelles Cave

The Combarelles Cave
The Combarelles Cave

Sireuil

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 ...

The Cap-Blanc Shelter

The Cap-Blanc Shelter
The Cap-Blanc Shelter

Sireuil

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 Font de Gaume cave

The Font de Gaume cave
The Font de Gaume cave

Sireuil

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 ...

Echourgnac Abbey: make a cheese out of it!

Echourgnac Abbey: make a cheese out of it!
Echourgnac Abbey: make a cheese out of it!

Échourgnac

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!)

Carlux and its castle (to visit for free!)
Carlux and its castle (to visit for free!)

Carlux

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

The most beautiful bastides of Périgord
The most beautiful bastides of Périgord

Monpazier

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 ...

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