It is divided into four areas called the Périgord Noir (Black), named so for the truffles that can be found there, the Périgord Blanc (White), for chalk cliffs and quarries, the Périgord Vert (Green), for forests …

Welcome to Perigord! Is there a difference between Dordogne and Périgord? Today, Périgord and Dordogne are synonymous and refer to the same territory. During the French Revolution, the …

Physiographically Périgord is an upland region on the southwestern flanks of the Massif Central, drained westward by the Lot, Dordogne, and other tributaries of the Garonne. The traditional farmstead has …

Located in the southwest of France, the Dordogne is mostly part of the Aquitaine Basin and its northeastern fringe is part of the Massif Central. With an area of 9,060 km2, the Dordogne is the third …

With « Visits en Périgord », discover 12 of the most visited tourist sites in the area. During the holidays, these sites offer entertainment so check out their agenda on the Visits en Périgord website.

Jul 20, 2022 · There are in fact, now 4 Périgords that are extensively used by tourist boards: Périgord Blanc (white), Périgord Vert (green), Périgord Noir (black) and Périgord Pourpre (purple). The …

Great sites abound in this beautiful region which combines architecture, culture, Prehistory, charming villages and an exceptional natural environment. Its capital, Périgueux, a listed Town of Art and …