Behind the Books
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La Félíbrée
La Félibrée is a celebration of the old Occitan culture and language in the Périgord. Each…
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Saint-Émilion
Although not strictly in the Dordogne, the world-famous town of Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux wine region…
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Monpazier
Monpazier in the south of the Dordogne is an excellent example of a medieval bastide town.…
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Gouffre de Proumeyssac
The Gouffre de Proumeyssac in the Dordogne, named the Crystal Cathedral, is a huge underground vault…
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The Pearl Girls of Eymet
Back in the late 1800s, the Pearl Girls of Eymet in the Dordogne made funeral wreaths…
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Truffle Temptation
Having been in the Dordogne for over 30 years, up until recently I had never actually…
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The Bread Oven at Urval
The bread oven at Urval in the Périgord Noir is a reminder of the old days…
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Limeuil
Limeuil is a magical little village in the Dordogne situated at the confluence of the Vézère…
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Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, situated right on the river Vézère, between Montignac and Les Eyzies de Tayac, is classed…
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Château de Lanquais
Château de Lanquais is situated near Bergerac and has an interesting mix of architectural styles with…