![]() ![]() It is especially famous for its troglodyte caves, including the famous cave “Last Judgement”. One of the most famous landmarks in the village of Brantome is the Brantome Abbey. The village can be found on the bend of the river Dronne. The town has an amazing mix of medieval and renaissance architecture for you to check out. Instead, I was able to take some stunning aerial shots of the impressive Dordogne town.īrantome is also being lovingly referred to as the Venice of the Perigord. Luckily, we visited the village with a small airplane, so parking was not an issue. There are not many parking spaces in the village, so be prepared for a bit of an unnerving search. Make sure to visit the Manoir de la Tarde, parts of it’s facade is completely covered in plants. This is only possible due to the convenient location next to the cliff, which protects the village from strong winds. It is a fort built on the cliffs, 40 meters above the town of La Roque Gageac.Īn interesting fact about the town is, that there are many tropical and exotic plants all around the village. There is an impressive amount of grand houses in La Roque Gageac, among them the Renaissance building Chateau de la Malartrie. The picturesque little houses are designed with typical golden facades and perigord roofs. The village looks picture-perfect and has been this way for over 300 years. It is located on the North bank of the Dordogne river, right on the side of a cliff. La Roque-Gageac is one of the most beautiful villages not only in the Dordogne but in all of France. The Most Beautiful Villages of the Dordogne 1. ![]() In fall walnuts can be harvested, and in winter you can try some delicious black truffles. In spring you can find delicious white asparagus and strawberries, whereas in summer fresh fruit is in season. Some people refer to the Dordogne as the capital of duck and truffle.Įvery season you can find a different indigenous food in the Dordogne. The Dordogne region is known for it’s love of food and drink, and has therefore one of the most impressive gastronomic heritages in France. The Dordogne river takes up 483 km in length, and its riverside is filled with charming villages, stunning castles and unspoiled countryside. The river is rising in the Massif du Sancy in Auvergne and emptying into the Gironde estuary near Bordeaux. The Dordogne valley has been named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2012. The valley is named after the river Dordogne. The Dordogne valley, also known as the Perigord, is located in the south-west of France. ![]()
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