Behind the Books

  • La Félíbrée

    La Félibrée is a celebration of the old Occitan culture and language in the Périgord. Each…

  • Saint-Émilion

    Although not strictly in the Dordogne, the world-famous town of Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux wine region…

  • Monpazier

    Monpazier in the south of the Dordogne is an excellent example of a medieval bastide town.…

  • Gouffre de Proumeyssac

    The Gouffre de Proumeyssac in the Dordogne, named the Crystal Cathedral, is a huge underground vault…

  • The Pearl Girls of Eymet

    Back in the late 1800s, the Pearl Girls of Eymet in the Dordogne made funeral wreaths…

  • Truffle Temptation

    Having been in the Dordogne for over 30 years, up until recently I had never actually…

  • The Bread Oven at Urval

    The bread oven at Urval in the Périgord Noir is a reminder of the old days…

  • Limeuil

    Limeuil is a magical little village in the Dordogne situated at the confluence of the Vézère…

  • Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

    Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, situated right on the river Vézère, between Montignac and Les Eyzies de Tayac, is classed…

  • Château de Lanquais

    Château de Lanquais is situated near Bergerac and has an interesting mix of architectural styles with…