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Dordogne & Lot
Dordogne & Lot
Adjoining regions offering spectacular drama, with verdant hills, rugged gorges and of course, a river running through it all.
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Highlights of Dordogne
Sarlat A maze of cobbled streets and steep alleys wind their way past ancient houses of honey-coloured sandstone in this renaissance market town, and capital city of Périgord-Noir. Castlenaud-la-Chapelle A medieval village with one of Europes nest fortied castles, and quite magnicent views over the valley. Domme An exceptionally well-preserved and pretty fortied Bastide town, standing proudly on the cliff top, with a sheer drop on one side to the river below. From the Esplanade de Belvédère you can enjoy views over a wide sweep of stunningly natural countryside. La Roque-Gageac An incredibly pretty village perched by the River Dordogne under a sheer sandstone cliff.
Lot
Gouffre de Padirac One of the most remarkable and dramatic underground caverns in the world, for centuries reputed to be the gates of hell.
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