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Dordogne (Périgord) and Southwestern France

If there is a paradise, it is probably in the Dordogne region (also called Périgord). Simply wonderful (and insanely fattening) food, great wine, views and ancient castles make it one of the ultimate destinations in France.

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The Complete Guide to the Villages of Southwest France

The story of the beautiful villages of southwest France

What to do in Dordogne? Attractions, river cruises and picturesque towns

Chateau de Bourdeilles Two castles for the price of one

Brantôme Venice of the Dordogne

Château de Pigme: Did we accidentally come from the Dordogne to the Loire Valley?

Villars Cave (Grotte de Villars) Creating art from nature

Chateau de la Mercerie – Palace of Versailles built in the 20th century

Saint Jean de Côle – the flower village

Home in the Dorgdogne – Rotem and Uri's luxurious B&B in Brentum

Recommended hotels and apartments in Brantôme and the surrounding area

Recommended hotels and vacation apartments in Périgueux

Stalactite caves in France that you shouldn't miss

Accommodation in Sarlat – recommended hotels and apartments in the capital of Black Périgord

The REFUGE: A French Vacation for the Young (at Heart) by Nimrod Negev

Salies-de-Béarn Art Fair, Awakening, Spring, Salt, Witches, Pig and Novel

From Pirna or from Perini? A divided soul

La Roque Gageac by Shirley Tucker

Attractions in Périgord – Lascaux Cave by Shirley Tucker

Chateau des Milandes by Shirley Tucker

French Wine – The Glutton Marathon of the Médoc