The Périgord Noir, located in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is a region rich in historical and cultural heritage. Its name comes from the dense forests of holm oaks that darken the landscape, giving a mysterious character to this corner of France.
The Périgord Noir is dotted with majestic castles and medieval bastides. Among the most famous, the Château de Beynac, perched on a cliff overlooking the Dordogne, offers breathtaking views and a journey back in time to the Middle Ages.
Not far from there, the Château de Castelnaud, a living museum of warfare in the Middle Ages, attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The Vézère Valley, nicknamed the “Valley of Man,” is a treasure trove for lovers of prehistory. The Lascaux caves, world-famous for their parietal paintings dating back more than 17,000 years, are a fascinating testimony to prehistoric art.
The Font-de-Gaume cave and the Cap Blanc shelter are also remarkable sites for their sculptures and cave paintings.
The Périgord Noir is home to some of the most beautiful villages in France.
Sarlat-la-Canéda, with its perfectly preserved medieval architecture and cobbled streets, is the jewel of the region. La Roque-Gageac, nestled between cliff and river, and Domme, a bastide with panoramic views over the Dordogne Valley, Bergerac, are other examples of the picturesque beauty of the region.
