Behind the Books
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Buy Locally Grown Food
The regularity of farmers’ protests in France are a strong reminder of how important it is…
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Hunting for Cèpes
The French are passionate about hunting for cèpes French and finding my first elusive mushroom was…
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La Maison Forte de Reignac
La Maison Forte de Reignac, the strangest castle in the Périgord. Is it a cave? Is…
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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…
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Château de Jumilhac
On one side, the château de Jumilhac is set high above the valley of the River…
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Domme
Domme is a beautiful, medieval bastide town in the Périgord Noir perched high on a cliff…
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Château de Hautefort
Château de Hautefort, a striking landmark in the Périgord Blanc really stands out in the Dordogne.…
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Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Just 9 km east of Montignac, nestled in a green valley, lies Saint-Amand-de-Coly, one of Les Plus…
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Cadouin
Hidden away in the quiet village of Cadouin, just south of the Dordogne Valley, lies a…
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Le Puits Gavaches
When most visitors think of the Dordogne, they picture world-famous prehistoric caves, medieval bastide towns, and impressive…