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« Discovering the 4 Périgords", Everything is said in the title ! This route runs through the Dordogne from Brantôme to Sarlat, passing through the bastides near Bergerac and the Isle or Auvézère valley. Le chemin “In the footsteps of Cro-Magnon” takes you on the road of our ancestors. The Vézère valley is above all renowned for Prehistory and its concentration of caves. Of course, purists, we haven't forgotten you. We offer you a trip to the Dordogne without Sarlat, Brantôme, Beynac, or Lascaux? Yes, yes, it's possible and we promise we won't be bored!ĭiscover the route “Off the beaten track (really)” and have fun exploring our Vézère valley in a different way. We recommend our itinerary “ between carreirou and wide open spaces " or " Discovering the fauna of the valley ". More and more of you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, relax in a place without waves and be as close as possible to nature. The Vézère valley on horseback, have you already tested? No ? So we offer you this route which passes through the village of Moustier and along the Vézère river to enjoy this gentle and refreshing activity while admiring the specificities of the region. A road trip that leaves room for contemplation.
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If you are more of a vanlife type, take advantage of our tour “natural sites and fun activities”, we will give you some tips for a logical, practical and eco-responsible itinerary. Discover how you can combine hiking, cave visits and travel to prehistoric times without hitting the road once. However, when we prefer go off the beaten track, it is better to head towards a less frequented village in the Vézère valley and explore the heart of Périgord Noir.īy residing in Eyzies, we offer you an itinerary in mode slow tourism. It conceals treasures such as the castles of Castelnaud and Beynac, the village of Roque Gageac or the bastide of Domme which immerse you in the Périgord from the Middle Ages. With their bare stone walls, period furniture and contemporary fabrics, you are sure to be won over by the elegant décor, which combines old-world style with more modern touches.When visiting the Dordogne for the first time, we frequently head towards Sarlat, the medieval town which shines in summer.Ĭlose to the capital of Périgord Noir is the Dordogne valley. Each spacious, quiet and comfortable room is unique. The hotel's 23 rooms, suites and apartments are located in the main building or the Logis des Champs outbuildings. Open all year, the estate includes a manor house, tenanted farm, outbuildings, tobacco drying room, which now houses the new gastronomic restaurant. To stay at Le Vieux Logis, is rather like going back to one’s family home, a domain where agriculture used to be at its heart (specializing in the tobacco trade).,A house, passed on from generation to generation in the same family, until passing into the hands of Mr Giraudel, who epitomizes the quintessential spirit of the Vieux Logis. Our team is available to help you book.Īt the bottom of the Vézère and the Dordogne valley, here is the ideal starting point for your itinerary, at the heart of the culinary tradition, in the land of caves and beautiful villages. The caves are protected sites and the number of visitors is very limited. If you wish to visit prehistoric caves during your stay, remember to book your entrance tickets in advance. This is the world capital of the pre-history with opportunities to visit some of the famous grottos, a country of hundreds of chateaux and high place of the French gastronomy, also known as the country of the "Good, Rich, and Unforgettable meals" ! Of course, the excellent and welcoming accommodations on this trip will provide a real taste of the region, and give you the comfort a day of walking deserves!įrom the "foie gras" to the duck specialties, or the meals with truffles to the Bergerac wine the "Produits du Terroir" are the part of the Perigord culture.
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This limestone plateau, delimited to the West by the valley of the Vezere and to the South, by the valley of the Dordogne, is covered by forests of chestnut trees, pines and Holm oaks, which give it a dark colour and its name "Black Perigord". The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne. This walking tour will take you in the Black Perigord. There are four different geographic Perigord designations : the White Perigord, the Purple Perigord, the Green Perigord and the Black Perigord. How to resist to the charm of the Dordogne and Perigord region ! The Perigord is a land of chateaux, bastides, prehistoric sites, medieval fortresses, villages and its markets.