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The Gardens of Marqueyssac

April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Laid out on a rocky spur overlooking the Dordogne Valley between La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, the Marqueyssac gardens cover an area of 22ha. The charm of the terrace gardens has delighted its visitors for the last three centuries and there is no doubt that Marqueyssac has become one of France’s most beautiful Italian-style gardens. The gardens of Marqueyssac castle consist of over six kilometres of shaded alleys, edged by 150,000 hand-pruned, one hundred year-old box-trees, and adorned … [Read more...]

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Forte de Reignac

December 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Forte de Reignac

A stone's throw from the Vézère, across from a ford, prehistoric men settled here more than 20.000 years ago. Preserved in exceptional condition and fully furnished with period furniture, it is the only monument of its kind in France, a "Château falaise" fully intact. Listed a historical monument, this is the strangest, most secret, most extraordinary, and also the most mysterious of all the Périgord châteaux. Built under the escarpments, this refuge juts out from the rock into which … [Read more...]

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Limeuil

December 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere Rivers, Limeuil offers canoeing and a river beach, and a pretty little village that is well worth exploring. The village is still partly surrounded by its original fortified walls, and is another of the 'picture postcard pretty' villages of the Dordogne, with cobbled streets winding between honey-coloured houses and pretty gardens. Despite its picturesque location it is not usually completely overrun with tourists in the way that some places … [Read more...]

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Horse riding in the Dordogne and Vezere

December 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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One of the best ways to see Les Eyzies de Tayac and the Vezere Valley is without doubt on horse back. Leave your car behind, and get onto some real horse power, leave the hussle of the tourists behind and get off the roads and onto the tracks. 1000's of years ago, there was a very high abundance of wild horses in this region, this can be seen in so many cave paintings found in the region. "Man" has always had a good friendship with horses, and that is still the case today. For hundreds, if … [Read more...]

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Sarlat

December 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sarlat

Sarlat the geographical centre of Périgord-Quercy, is by far the most important tourist site in the region Over a million visitors discover or re discover this medieval jewel every year. This town of 10,000 inhabitants today occupies top spot in terms of tourists and culture. Although this is basically a cultural town, industry is also represented, mainly by food processing firms, many of which produce foie gras. This foie gras, one of the most highly rated in France has contributed to the … [Read more...]

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Discovery of the Cro Magnon

December 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
CroMagnon Vezere Valley cave

Cro-Magnons are recognized as the earliest known race of modern humans, Homo sapiens. Generally considered the earliest European descendants, Cro-Magnons lived between 10,000 and 35,000 years ago. The first Cro-Magnon specimens were discovered in France in 1868 along with many sophisticated tools, artifacts and cave paintings. Cro-Magnons are credited with creating the first calendar nearly 34,000 years ago … [Read more...]

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190 km Vezere River Canoe Adventure

December 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Canoeing Vezere Valley

Our Prehistoric ancestors settled in the Vezere Valley more than 460,000 years ago, they chose this region because of an ideal combination of , an abundance of wildlife, plenty of natural shelter ( caves ) and a river winding it’s way through the valley. Ever since “Man” came and settled in the Vezere Valley, the sheer limestone cliffs have been ideal spots to use as shelters, safe from the dangers that our ancestors faced, wild animals, severe weather, and other tribes. Some of … [Read more...]

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Bed and Breakfast Ferme de Tayac

December 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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    Most people visiting the Vezere and Dordogne Valley have an interest in history, so why not stay a few nights in an historic B&B in the heart of it all?. B&B Ferme de Tayac, a 12th century former farmhouse / monastery ideally situated in Les Eyzies de Tayac, in the heart of the Vezere Valley, known as the "Prehistoric Capital of the World" In the early 12th century 6 Monks from the Monastery of Paunat were travelling between Monasteries when one of the Monks became very ill, … [Read more...]

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Vezere Valley Adventure for the kids

December 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Vezere Valley Adventure for the kids

Ode to the Child Clan is a fantastic 3 day adventure for the kids. Take them on this tour and it will be without doubt the best holiday they will ever have. Day one will be spent hiking and exploring the prehistoric Vezere valley. Caves, troglodytes, shelters, underground caverns and lots more. The kids will love every second of this exploration Day two will be spent enjoying the Vezere Valley countryside on a pony, riding experience is not needed, our ponies are child friendly, and they walk … [Read more...]

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Combarelles

December 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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  On the left bank of the Beune River, a group of caves are located at the opening of the small Combarelles Valley. The entrance to the Les Combarelles Caves is located on the right side of the departmental road 47, 2 kilometers after the village of Les Eyzies in the direction of Sarlat. The environment of the cave consists essentially of agricultural lots in front, surrounded by a dense tree cover. In order to preserve the natural landscape, there is no picnic area in close proximity. … [Read more...]

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