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Dordogne Bicycle Rentals and Cycle routes

February 13, 2011 By admin

Aquitaine Bike the cycle hire and cycling tour base in the Dordogne. They are located in the Perigord Noir, near the confluence of the rivers Dordogne and Vezere. The best way to explore the Dordogne Region is by bicycle. Aquitaine Bike's rent 24-speed Cannondale and 24-speed Trek hybrid/touring bikes. These lightweight, high performance bikes are ideal for the country roads in the Perigord and surrounding area. We can say without doubt that the best cycling conditions are to be found in the Dordogne: quiet country roads to suit all levels of riding, beautiful scenery, and one of the cleanest rivers in Europe to cool off in... La Dordogne. Weather conditions here are great for riding from … [Read more...]

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List of Dordogne Museums

February 13, 2011 By admin

Wherever you are in the Dordogne, you will be near a Museum Atelier Musee des Tisserands et de la Charentaise Contained within the Castle of Varaignes, this working weaving museum and the museum of the Bandiat - Tardoire valleys offers a glimpse of local life in the 19th century. Located at Varaignes.Tel: 05 53 56 35 76 Ateliers Musee A mineral and gem stone museum found at the foot of the Castelnaud Castle. Located in Vezac. Tel: 05 53 28 35 78 Chateau de Beynac et Cazenac The Beynac and Cazenac Castle occupies a dominant position on the rocky cliffs overlooking the Dordogne river. Reconstructed by Lord Beynac it's architecture dates from the 13th century. Tel: 05 53 29 50 … [Read more...]

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Must visit sites of the Vezere Valley

February 13, 2011 By admin

The Vézère valley contains 147 prehistoric sites dating from the Palaeolithic and 25 decorated caves. It is particularly interesting from an ethnological and anthropological, as well as an aesthetic point of view because of its cave paintings, especially those of the Lascaux Cave, whose discovery in 1940 was of great importance for the history of prehistoric art. The hunting scenes show some 100 animal figures, which are remarkable for their detail, rich colours and lifelike quality. Locations Communes of Les Eyzies de Tayac, Tursac, Montignac-sur-Vézère, Saint-Leon-sur-Vézère, Marquay, Manaurie-Rouffignac and Saint-Cirq-du Bugue, Department of the Dordogne, Region … [Read more...]

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Filmed in the Dordogne

February 10, 2011 By admin

For people living in the Dordogne, or who have spent time in the Dordogne, it is always nice to see known places, being it towns or villages, castles & forts etc in movies. Here is a great choice of movies that were either filmed in this area, or has some relevance to the Dordogne. … [Read more...]

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Painting vacation Dordogne

February 9, 2011 By admin

Painting France is a painting and drawing holiday in the beautiful Dordogne, where we provide friendly expert guidance for students of all abilities. We have excellent accommodation and facilities. Throughout the course you will dine in style with fine French cuisine and regional wines, our Painting Holidays in the Dordogne are excellent value even with the $ and £ to € exchange rate. Imagine being shown the professional painting techniques that will, in just a few hours move your works of art up to a new higher level. If you are just starting we will encourage you and give you an artistic confidence that will help you get more enjoyment from this fantastic pursuit. You will not need to … [Read more...]

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Dordogne Markets

February 9, 2011 By admin

Market days in the Dordogne Local markets in the Dordogne, are tourist attractions themselves, and it's great fun to spend a couple of hours strolling around a market . The markets are often the best place to buy fresh local produce, and most towns are at their best and most colourful on market days. Town Market Day Agonac Saturday Beaumont Tuesday, Saturday Belves Saturday Bergerac Saturday, Wednesday Brantome Tuesday, Friday Cenac Tuesday Cubjac Friday Daglan Sunday Domme Thursday Eymet Thursday Excideuil Thursday Issigeac Sunday Jumilhac Wednesday La … [Read more...]