Périgueux, from Rome to the Renaissance – the stunning Roman cupolas of the church of Saint-Front, winding streets and proud renaissance façades, the Roman Vesuna museum designed by Jean Nouvel, sprawling food markets and more.

Bergerac and the Dordogne – Hilly streets plunging towards the Dordogne, half-timbered houses, the Museum of Tobacco and the surrounding vineyards, barge trips.

Sarlat-la-Caneda – More than a thousand years of architecture: winding streets, typical tiled roofs and walls fashioned from the stone of the capital of the Black Périgord region.

Castles and parks –To name but a few of the proudest and most unique: Beynac, Castelnaud, Chabans, Milandes, Lanquais, Biron, Jumilhac, Marqueyssac, Hautefort, Losse, Montbazillac, Montréal and more.

The history of man – The triangle of Lascaux – Les Eyzies – Rouffinac offers some of the richest tales of the prehistoric peoples of Europe.

Best for kids – Numerous theme parks (castles, caves, parks, rural sites, animal parks, aquaria and more) give children and adults alike the opportunity to discover the past and the treasures of nature.

Culture and festivals – The summer months in the Périgord play host to a wealth of music and theatre events both in the towns and in the countryside. Mimos, the festival of mime held in July, and Symphonia , the festival of baroque music and voice held at the end of August, enjoy international renown in their fields.