Articles related to "Dordogne"

Castelnaud Castle offer an entertaining and educational historical visit for children, and all the family, in the Dordogne, France.

Canoeing down the river is a great and unusual way to sightsee in the Dordogne valley and one that might appeal to all the family.

This lesser known wine region in France is emerging from the shadows of Bordeaux, its more famous neighbour. It has some treasures but you need to seek them out.

With plenty of fresh produce, the South of France is a great place to improve cooking skills in a fun and healthy way.

A gentle cycle tour in classic French countryside; picturesque scenery, masses of historic towns and villages and - naturally - excellent food and drink.

Also called Périgord, the Dordogne is one of the most popular tourist areas in France, famed for its historical sites and lush scenery.

The Dordogne claims a unique concentration of prehistoric caves and shelters, particularly in the Vézère Valley which has been designated a World Heritage Site.

In the Lot department, near to the Dordogne Valley, the Christian Pilgrim destination Rocamadour is a magical place to visit during a vacation in South West France.

The well preserved historical center of Sarlat la Caneda is situated in the Dordogne Valley. This south of France city has historical attractions and upscale hotels.

Visitors to the Padirac cave, one of the most popular underground attractions in France, enjoy an excellent guided tour, including a boat trip on an underground river.

From kayaking and canoeing the Dordogne River to adrenalin rushes on the River Passy and drop zones in the Pyrenees, France has many active options.

Truffles have been called food of the gods but truffle hunting in France is changing. Until fairly recently pigs were traditionally used. Nowadays dogs are taking over.

Trompe d'Oeil, Vesunna gallo-roman and Périgord Museums in Périgueux, France. This is an area in south west France.

Hunter-gatherers painted the animals they saw in France 16,000 years ago.

Autumn - season of mists and mellow fruitfulness - and the little prince which falls from the sky! Or so the Walnut Producers of Perigord would have you believe.

For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.

The roots of aromatherapy stretch back to primitive human societies living a nomadic existence, whose shamans used plants for healing and magic.

Olive oil instead of butter, tomatoes, olives, zucchini, eggplant: you might think you were cooking Italian! That is the Mediterranean you smell, but you are in Provence.

Luxury leisure travel and ecotourism are not mutually exclusive. The tourism industry is catching up to consumer demands for more sustainable, yet comfortable, vacations.

Huge piles of limestone, amassed by thirteenth century shepherds, peasants and farmers when they cleared the fields around the region of Gordes were used to build bories.

Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines.

Crowded condition of farmed fish encourages parasitic sea lice.

Take a vacation on board a boat and you'll see a different side of France. Explore Burgundy or the south, the dramatic Lot river or Celtic Brittany's forests and marshes.

These recipes demonstrate twice over that no-sweat French cuisine is possible. Perfume the mixture with some Cognac or fortified wine -- c'est magnifique!

This is the 2nd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

Are you looking to get away from it all? Do you want to relax in an area of natural beauty, with an option to visit castles, or hike and swim in ancient volcanic lakes?

Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He names the genetic clan groups and describes their world.