Welcome to Dordogne Tourist .Info
The Dordogne is without doubt the most scenic and diverse region of France. No where else in the world can you visibly travel 400.000 years within 30 minutes, from the "Cradle of Mankind" the Vezere Valley, where our ancestors settled over 400.000 years ago, and left behind amazing and unique attractions like Lascaux, Font de Gaume, Combareilles, etc. Cross over into the Dordogne Valley where medieval picturesque houses cling to rock faces, fortied castles, forts and monasteries and beautiful medieval towns & villages such as Sarlat, Beynac, Domme etc. that make Dordogne such a loved region.
The Dordogne, or the "Perigord" as it is also known, is divided into 4 "departments"
Noir, Blanc, Vert and Pourpre ( Black, White, Green and Purple)
Historicly the most famous region in Europe, but also famous for her cuisine, truffels, wine, walnuts and lot's more.
The Dordogne is known as the
land of 1001 medieval and Renaissance castles, Puymartin, Losse, Hautefort, Beynac are but a few
Towns & Villages
With names like, "Cradle of Mankind", "Birth place of mankind", Prehistoric Capital of the World", "Land of 1001 medieval and Renaissance castles" it's clear that the Dordogne has so much to offer. Each of the four regions has it's own wealth of amazing and famous attractions, such as Prehistoric relics as Lascaux and Font de Gaume, Medieval towns & villages such as Sarlat & Beynac, castles, forts, trogladytes, monasteries, bastides, and the list goes on and on.
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Accommodation
B&B Ferme de Tayac, situated just 5 minutes from the center of Les Eyzies, is a wonderful and much bespoken B&B in a 12th century former farmhouse / monastery. B&B Ferme de Tayac is an ideal place to stay and use as a base to explore the Vezere and Dordogne Valleys.
This cozy, friendly and homely B&B is opposite the fortified church of Tayac, and all the main tourist attraction the area has to offer are all within 20 minutes from the B&B.
B&B Ferme de Tayac is rated the # 1 B&B in Les Eyzies by Tripadvisor.
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Activities
When it comes to activities, Les Eyzies has it all. Walking / Hiking, Canoeing, Horse riding, Cycling, Mountain biking etc.. etc.. All of these and lots more can be done in or from Les Eyzies. There are numerous fantastic marked tracks and trails, that will take you to some wonderfull places in and around Les Eyzies, places that are only accessible on foot, horse or canoe, places like "The seven brothers" or "Gorge d'Enfer".
To see the REAL Les Eyzies, you will need to get of the roads and onto the tracks
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Usefull Info
Find out what's happening in the Dordogne, markets, street parties, firework displays and lots more. Or what is the best way to get to Les Eyzies,
Important phone numbers and addresses, where to go and where not to go, when to go, and when to avoid.
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