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If you are wondering where to stay this is a video of some of the rentals & B &B on this site TOURIST INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY PROPERTY OWNERS (contd) Jean-Claude Szwarc: La Perugordine Tursac is 5 km from Les Eyzies de Tayac which has been classified as one of the worlds premier sites of prehistory and where can be found the caves of Combarelles, Font-de-Gaume, l'abri de Cap Blanc et l'abri Pataud and Le Musée National de la Préhistoire. The National Museum of Prehistory Les Eyzies de Tayac houses the most important paleolithic collection in France (stone and bone tools and the worlds premier collection of paleolithic engravings and sculpture). It is at present undergoing considerable extension works, which will give the museum a surface area of more than 4700 m2. (exhibition rooms, laboratories, activities, services, etc..) La
Perugordine,
in
the
heart
of
the
Périgord
Noir,
is
in
the
Vézère
valley.
The
Vézère
Valley
contains
147
prehistoric
site
and
25
decorated
caves.
It
flows
from
its
source
in
the
Massif
Central
to
the
Dordogne
River
(about
190km).
The
magical
Vézère
valley,
witness
to
human
occupation
for
400,000
years
and
classed
as
a
world
heritage
site
by
UNESCO,
covers
an
area
of
more
than
50
kilometres
where
the
most
celebrated
and
important
European
prehistoric
sites
can
be
discovered.
Other
sites
of
interest
in
close
proximity
are
the
famous
Lascaux
caves
Montignac
(17
km),
the
Château
de
Losse
and
l'Espace
Cro-Magnon
du
Thot
at
Thonac
(14km),
Sarlat
the
ancient
capital
of
the
Périgord
Noir
(20
km),
and
the
troglodyte
dwellings
of
the
Roque
St
Christophe
which
retraces
55,000
years
of
occupation
on
800
metres
of
rock
face
at
Le
Moustier
(3
km).
Saint
Léon
sur
Vézère
(8km),
dominated
by
the
côte
de
Jor,
(magnificent
panorama)
is
classed
as
one
of
the
most
beautiful
villages
of
France,
not
far
from
there
is
the
château
de
Chabans.
At
Le
Bugue
(16km),
‘door
to
the
Vézère’
is
the
reconstructed
village
le
Bournat
which
transports
back
in
time
to
1900.
This
village
authentically
reproduces
village
life
in
that
century
with
its’
artisans,
shopkeepers
and
farmers
going
about
their
daily
routines.
Near
to
the
village
Le
Bournat
is
the
aquarium
of
the
Périgord
Noir
and
the
subterranean
Gouffre
de
Proumeyssac
the
largest
crater
to
explore
in
the
Périgord.
Finally
at
Limeuil
(24km),
a
very
pretty
village,
one
can
witness
the
majestic
meeting
of
the
Dordogne
and
the
Vézère
rivers.
Shannon
Daly:
Lagland THE
AREA:
North-east takes you into the Charente famous for its cognac and pineau. Angouleme with its cathedral and ramparts is the capital. Nearby is the region of the Horte Tardoire . Visit the old watermills or go canoeing on the Tardoire river. Going south-west you enter the Dordogne or Perigord region renowned for its truffles, walnuts and cep mushrooms as well as its many castles and the famous Lascaux prehistoric cave paintings. The protected nature site at Argentine is part of the Perigord and Limousin Natural Park. Why not take a stroll up to the limestone plateau, (20mins), and listen to skylarks and nightingales singing.There is a signposted walk which points out different features of the plateau including rare orchids, old quarry caves, the elusive green lizard and an old ruined chateau which has a legend of its own! Other sites of interest include the ancient peat bogs at Tourbieres with the Eco museum and the wild orchid garden Limadore at Cercles. Lots
of different
gardens
to visit.
Wild
or formal
its
your
choice.
I like
the
little
medieval
garden
at Dignac
with
all
the
herbs
and
medicinal
plants
of yesteryear.
Information
on gardens
in the
area
will
be available
in the
property. TOWNS
&
VILLAGES:
Perigueux - Capital of the Perigord. cathedral, roman remains, markets with foie-gras, truffles, duck and goose products etc Cognac - Tour the brandy houses and learn about the happy accident that became the Charente aperitif - pineau! Villebois Lavalette - chateaux, ancient market place with small Saturday morning market. Restaurant Le Lavalette, supermarket, bank etc Brantome - set on two rivers hence it’s name the Venice of the Perigord has an abbey, watersports, glass blowing and brocante shops and lots of restaurants - try out the perigourdine cuisine. Bourdeilles - chateau and canoeing. Mareuil sur Belle - chateau, restaurant and supermarket. Small local market Tuesday. Very good fresh veg shop in the square and excellent boulangeries. Verteillac - art gallery, restaurants. Merlauds - the shop where you can find just about anything! Riberac - large market Friday, - a circle of romanesque churches in surrounding villages. Aubeterre - said to be one of the prettiest villages in France. River beach, underground church, butterfly museum. Lovely restaurant Hostellerie du Perigord. Futurescope , Park of the Moving Image at Poitiers Neill
and
Teresa
Weatherill:
Les
Rossignols
d’Ancheyra THE AREA: Jumilhac Le Grand, boasts a magnificent château. Swimming lakes (Rouffiac) and rivers (canoeing at Brantome). Golf courses near Limoges and Perigueux. Thiviers, our local town is known as the Foie Gras capital and is a 20 minute drive away. The local cuisine includes Limousin beef, foie gras, duck, walnuts and apples. The Saturday morning market at Thiviers is not to be missed with its huge variety of fresh food, vegetables, flowers, clothes, wine, cheeses and fish and live music. Fishing permits are available in Thiviers at the local fishing tackle shop on the RN 21 road. Trout is only one of a number of fish that may be caught and which are kept well stocked by local enthusiasts. Perigueux: (capital of the Dordogne) is very interesting and beautiful and has a good selection of shops. The market days are Wednesday and Saturday (mornings). There is a good choice of cafes and restaurants and many serve a three course lunch from about 12 euros. It has become famous around the world not just because of its history but for the gastronomic specialties, notably truffles, foie gras, honey and liqueurs. There is much to see and do such as the St-Front district; the cathedral; Musée du Périgord and the twice-weekly market that covers most of the central boulevards and pedestrian quarter. Jean de Cole: is one of the most beautiful sites of the region, nestled in the lush hills between Limoges and Périgueux on the road from Thiviers to Brantome. This little village in Perigord is an amazing architectural masterpiece. It owns the title of "finest roofs in France" and is renowned as one of the most beautiful villages in France. There are several good restaurants. Lake Rouffiac: Many facilities include a sandy beach, swimming, water skiing, sailing, tennis, climbing walls and restaurants. Perfect for young children or teenagers. Grotte de Villars caves: are a maze of tunnels running about 13 kms and form the largest network in the Perigord. As well as spectacular examples of stalactites and stalagmites, they contain fine examples of Aurignacian paintings, including bison, antelopes and witches. Pompadour:. Horse Racing
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