the seductive darkness of the deep green oak forest that has given this area the name Perigord Noir (Black Perigord) . It is in this valley of majestic honey-colored cliffs that you will find a large portion of the sites that have made the ‘Périgord' so famous. Here more than anywhere else, ancient stones have retained all of their authenticity and their power to evoke the past. For it is here that the most beautiful buildings of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance have survived almost untouched through the centuries..

a place of exceptional heritage, classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Within an area of 30 miles can be found some of the most famous and richest sites of the European prehistoric period, bearing testimony of 400,000 years of uninterrupted human occupation. Famous for it's wide variety of caves, caverns, and gorges. Here you can find impressive calcite flows, needle-fine stalactites, translucent curtains, and numerous stalagmites.

are castles, some of them overhanging the rivers Dordogne or Vezère, all surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can tour the area by car, but for a more personal and intimate view you can ride a bike or canoe down the rivers. Perigord is a paradise of good food, where confits, foie gras and magrets, are some of the most tasty dishes you can find in France. It is of course the country of the truffle and a famous wine region where the sun and green grass combine to produce truly wonderful food and drink.