A LOST WORLD IN THE DORDOGNE AND VEZERE VALLEY

 Title: my culture
Artist/Group: One Giant Leap (robbie
 
What is the magic of this place?  Let’s see: the highest concentration of historic sites and monuments in the region, the local gastronomy, its beauty, tranquility and charm. Between dark forests of oaks and chestnut trees and spectacular rocky cliffs hide enchanted castles, fortifications and charming villages.
But what [...]

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FROM GITES TO CHATEAUX

DORDOGNE – PERIGORD  Other hotel recommendations
From gites to chateaux,  chambres d´hotes to hotel chains, there are many accommodation options in France.  Hotel chains were not in mind, we had chosen to experience the relaxed life of the countryside, small towns and medieval villages.
Gites and chambres d´hotes  are usually set in the rural area, and are [...]

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DORDOGNE –SLEEPING

Though we could stay the night in Perigueux, we wanted to experience the wide range of accommodations that France has to offer, and we looked for a Gite to start with. http://www.gites-de-france.com/gites/fr/gites_ruraux  
Gîtes are generally old farmworkers cottages or converted outbuildings and barns in a rural setting, within the proximity of the owners’ principal residence.  [...]

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DORDOGNE – ARRIVING

We awakened on a beautiful sunny morning, a perfect day to re discover the magic of Paris or to stroll along the streets, after our delicious café au lait and croissants.  After wandering for about an hour, time runs fast when you are in Paris, we saw something that looked like a food street market, [...]

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