Behind the Books

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…
Buy Locally Grown Food

The regularity of farmers’ protests in France are a strong reminder of how important it is…
Hunting for Cèpes

The French are passionate about hunting for cèpes French and finding my first elusive mushroom was…
La Maison Forte de Reignac

La Maison Forte de Reignac, the strangest castle in the Périgord. Is it a cave? Is…
Magical Nights in Eymet: Torch-Lit tour through a medieval bastide

There’s something enchanting about strolling through a medieval town at night, the warm glow of torches…
Château de Jumilhac

On one side, the château de Jumilhac is set high above the valley of the River…
Domme

Domme is a beautiful, medieval bastide town in the Périgord Noir perched high on a cliff…
Château de Hautefort

Château de Hautefort, a striking landmark in the Périgord Blanc really stands out in the Dordogne.…
Saint-Amand-de-Coly

Just 9 km east of Montignac, nestled in a green valley, lies Saint-Amand-de-Coly, one of Les Plus…