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The Dordogne region of France-5 Must-See Venues

Valley of the Dordogne, Perigord, or as it is called by locals, is home to many of the most beautiful villages in France. "This area is not as good as other well-known in the country, but it is certainly one of the best. These are 5 seats among the most important places in the region, and a visit to the Dordogne is not complete without having seen everything.

1. Domme, Domme is a village atop a rocky cliff, overlooking the
Dordogne Valley. From researchArea includes the point of view of the valley
de Montfort meander east of Beynac in the west. The view of the tranquil river and cultivated fields, belies the violence that occurred here during the Middle Ages.
Domme is a country house, founded by Philip the Bold in 1283, so it's actually newer than other villages in the area. People were then invited to fortress city called new constitution, most of which have been designed around a central area of the covered market to go.There are a number of fortified cities in France of this general period. Even if it's worth a visit at any time, is particularly beautiful Domme on market days, when and where it comes from a homemade fruit and vegetables, meats, olives, cheese, ham and of course a staple of the Dordogne, foie gras . Check to find all the local tourist offices, planning for markets in other villages or Domme.

Richard Castle

2. La Roque-Gageac This village is nestled against a cliff that fallsoverlooking the Dordogne River. It 's interesting streets full of interesting houses, churches and other buildings, including the Manoir de Tarde, a manor house built in a once famous local family Tarde. A line has semi-tropical plant life in abundance, such as protection of the rocks is such that the plants can survive there in the winter months.
A path leads around the building at the foot of the cliff, offering beautiful views and images. The TroglodyteThe caves are also located here along, and they are worth a visit.

3. Beynac-two miles down the road is beautiful Beynac. The Chateau de Beynac stands on a site of great, on top of a cliff, as it overlooks the
Valley with hills crowned with castles found. The castle was once captured by Richard Coeur de Lion heart, and over the years and during the many wars it was destroyed and rebuilt. There are a total drop of about 500 meters from theCastle on the river, and the view is spectacular. The panorama includes the nearby castles and Marqueyssac Castelnaud Fayrac. The village at the foot of the rock is hidden near the river, where the film was "Chocolat" was filmed. (Basket-maker has been seen in this way in the first scenes of the movie "Chocolat"), a footpath known locally as the Caminal Panier leads from the bottom edge of the village, with rows of houses dating from the Renaissance15. to 17 century, the castle and church at the top. This trip is highly recommended, but it has rocketed upward. Tour of the castle are usually in French, but the study of English some mornings. Check with a local tourist office for availability.

4. Castelnaud-The "Château Fort" or castle, is only 2 km from the Château de Beynac, and was one of the two, that the fight againstbetween the English and French moved during the Hundred Years War. The castle has changed hands several times between the two parties. There have been several periods of restoration after the Middle Ages, the last to leave recently in 1969. The castle offers a breathtaking view over the valley of the Dordogne, and also houses a museum of medieval weapons and siege. You can see several catapults into the yard, and from the valley. There are also two films, one for weaponsAnd another museum on the history of the castle. The surrounding village is picturesque, a steep climb on foot to be prepared, however, to reach the castle.

5. Sarlat-a vibrant city today, he grew up around a Benedictine abbey of Sarlat in the 9th Century was founded. The abbots retained their strength up to the 13th Century, when it caused the civil war and the corruption of their disappearance. The 13th and early 14th centuries were a prosperous period for the market city, but during the Hundred Years Warleft them weakened and depopulated. Then came a period of reconstruction, and most houses are visible today were built between 1450-1500. This has created an architectural unity in the Renaissance style, which is very interesting. If possible, dine in one of the many restaurants in the old town and the village at night, it lights up beautifully. Sarlat-old village has a number of interesting places, including the Cathedral of St. Sacerdos visit,Maison de la Boetie, where he was born Etienne de la Boetie, a famous writer and friend of Montaigne, and which also influenced Rousseau, the Hotel de Ville times, among others. There are many fascinating shops, galleries and restaurants.

The Dordogne region hosts a number of other interesting sites in addition to 5 above. Since these sites are within about 10 miles away, you can easily visit all in two days. If you have more time to spend in the area,There are other castles and gardens to see, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and other activities. The area is very popular with the British and Dutch, many of whom have second homes in the area or moved there full time. In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful of France. The food is excellent, and you can not visit here without trying or Magret de canard confit, duck confit or duck breast. It 'obvious that some samples is the foie grasvirtually mandatory.

The Dordogne region of France-5 Must-See Venues

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