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Dordogne

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The Dordogne is a region of Aquitaine, France. Dordogne is one of France's best-kept secrets.

Castles, chateaux, and other important historical museums are sprinkled throughout the region, offering enough historical interest for any aficionado, but attractively distributed throughout a breath-taking scenery that needs no scholarly tendencies to enjoy it.

While long a favorite with visitors, the region has escaped much of the overdevelopment of some of France's other regions.

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There isn't much in the way of public transport around the Périgord Noir area of which Sarlat is the main town. Railway : Trains from Paris to Souillac or Paris to Libourne and then change for Sarlat using the Bergerac line. Bus : There is no bus station in Sarlat but some services operate from the railway station. The Transperigord links Souillac to Sarlat via the Dordogne valley twice daily and the Sarlat Bus services various areas of Sarlat itself. Taxi : There are several taxi companies operating around Sarlat and the Dordogne valley. Taxi Faugére and taxi Cy

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  • Visitors from around the world flock to see the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, thought by many scholars to be the world's best. However, due to the damage resulting from too many people visiting the caves, they have been permanently closed to the public. The French government has built Lascaux II near the site where tourists can see a copy of the original cave.
  • A lovely countryside, dotted by the golden stone houses native to this region, makes Dordogne seem a little like a cross between a fairy tale and a movie set.
  • The legendary stone villages of Dordogne, including Monpazier, Rocamadour, Domme and La Roque Gageac, are unforgettably picturesque. The market of Sarlat-le Caneda is just one of many remarkable markets in the area, but this is one that is truly a shopper's dream come true.

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  • Canoeing down the River Dordogne is a fantastic way to see the region.

Ophorus also offers some unique small group escorted tours in the region. From the unique cave paintings of Lascaux to the breathtaking castles that are nested along the Dordogne River, your private bilingual driver guide will show you the best this region has to offer. Destinations include Sarlat, Beynac, Domme, Lascaux cave and much more..

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A magnificent cuisine - famous especially for its pâtés - is often rated by native French as the country's best. Some local specialties:

  • Pommes Sarladaises -- potatoes roasted in duck fat, with garlic and parsley
  • Confit de canard -- slow-cooked duck leg
  • Foie gras -- liver from the fattened duck (canard) or goose (oie), prepared in any number of ways, including pâtés
  • Black truffle of Périgord -- best season for this is when it's fresh, late November through February
  • Tourain blanchi -- garlic soup with egg whites

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  • Shared-house.com, [1] - Holiday rentals, gites, B&B in Dordogne.
  • Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the Dordogne and the surrounding area.
  • Les Cybeles (bed and breakfast in Dordogne), Le Bugue (La combe de Leygue, 24260 Le Bugue), [2]. Five rooms set in a stone house near Sarlat. WiFi access, swimming pool and regional cooking 60€/nt/rm. (44.915833,0.940278) edit
  • La Tour de Cause B&B, between Castelnaud & St. Cybranet (2.2 km south of Castelnaud at crossroads of D57/D50), [3]. American-run seasonal B&B 15 minutes from Sarlat, in a quiet hamlet but near castles, canoes, restaurants, markets. The five-room inn offers free broadband WiFi access, swimming pool, large rooms and luxe accommodations, and helpful hosts who speak English & French. 90€/nt/rm. (44.797307,1.159401) edit
  • Résidence Pierre & Vacances Belles Rives, ☎ +33 1 58 21 55 84, [4]. Lying on the left bank of the Dordogne overlooking the river, this Residence enjoys an exceptional location opposite the magnificent old village of Argentat.The 3 one-floor buildings with stone-coloured façades stand in the heart of a beautiful garden. All apartments have a view over the Dordogne. The architecture is broken up by tiered natural slate roofing, outside stairways, pergolas and wooden balustrades.  edit
  • Traditional Farmhouse Le Grand Batard (Traditional 'propriété anciennete'), Le Grand Batard (The Hamlet 1.5 km west of Eygurande et Gardedeuil), ☎ 012620677791, [5]. Three bedroom 'propriété anciennete'located in the tiny hamlet of Le grand batard. The house comfortably sleeps six and is ideal for those wishing to get away from it all, being situated in the forest of Double. The nearest village is Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil 3km away , the town of Montpon on the river Isle is a 7 km drive. The house has a large enclosed garden, BBQ terrace & sheltered patio dining area . from £200. (,week) edit

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