Behind the Books
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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…
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The Nontron Knife
In the most northern part of the Dordogne, in the Périgord Vert, the town of Nontron…
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Périgord Walnuts
Périgord Walnuts are more than just a local crop, they’re a cornerstone of the Dordogne’s culinary…
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Stunning Sarlat
When I think of Sarlat, I think of history, medieval and renaissance architecture, churche, cathedral, fairytale…
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Le Puits de Bontemps
Le Puits de Bontemps looks like any normal well in the summer but after a period…
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The Nuns of Échourgnac
Perched on a hill with beautiful views over the village of Échourgnac in the Dordogne, is…
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Belvès in the Périgord Noir
The medieval town of Belvès in the Périgord Noir is classified as one of the most…
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French Fantastique
As Charlmagne once said, “To have another language is to possess a second soul.” Welcome to…
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Canoeing down the river Dordogne
Canoeing down the River Dordogne is, without question, one of my absolute favourite things to do…