'Land of enchantment, sacred place of poets - it is the closest place to paradise. There may be a day when France is gone, but the Perigord will survive, like the dreams which feed the human soul.'
Henry Miller: The Colossus of Maroussi
'What an experience, if you don’t like crowds and queueing and the clatter of cars and big cities, this is the thing to do... What a privilege meeting these people, to hear their music and songs, to understand their lives, share their food and sit at their tables.' Bill & Karen from Nelson 2005
La Dordogne in Perigord
High above the Dordogne, river stone villages nestle in the cliffs whose rocks have witnessed the arrival of man. Here you tread in the footprints of prehistoric people, and marvel at their ancient arts and the miracle of prehistoric paintings of Lascaux 2 or Font de Gaume.
Discover the magic feudal chateaux of Dordogne. Walk to the long deserted feudal castle deep in the forest or along pathways through chestnut groves or sandstone villages.
Celebrate extraordinary food with the famous culinary treats of Perigord. Discover the early morning markets of the enclosed stone city of Sarlat, and the pleasure of choosing local produce for the midday picnic. After a time of dreams in Domme, an exquisite little medieval town, enjoy some stories over a superb meal on a walnut farm.
Canoe down the Dordogne river past little villages nesting at the feet of the Chateaux which are standing like guardians on the steep slope of the river valley.
Walk the ancient pathways leading you to the 12th century fortress of Castelnaud or Beynac.
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