Although Saint Amandus had already settled there in the 6th century to live as a hermit, Saint-Amand-de-Coly did not flourish until the medieval construction of an Augustine abbey. Due to the hundred-year war and the religious wars, we now find a prime example of a...
Once a tax haven and city of strategic importance in the French-English wars, Turenne is strategically located at the top of a lonely hill, offering a magnificent view. A perfect area for hiking, the town's many alley ways are sure to exercise your calf muscles....
Sarlat-la-Caneda is a beautiful fully restored historic town, with a legendary market on Saturdays, many restaurants and even more cozy terraces, street entertainment, art markets, interesting and playful tours, pedestrian streets and shops that provide that instant holiday feel....
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is dominated by its medieval fortified castle, with a view over the Dordogne valley and at shooting distance of the castle of Beynac on the other side of the river. Both castles were often enemies during the hundred-year war. Today, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle's castle houses an...
Do you want to know what a 16th century holiday village looked like? Then go for a walk in Collonge-la-Rouge between the red sandstone castles and houses full of towers and fairytale splendor. The fact that you can not find even one electricity or telephone...
From the 12th century fortified castle of Beynac, which was in French hands during the hundred-year war, many battles were waged against the English opponents who occupied Castelnaud's castle. Both the castle and the village below along the Dordogne are worth a visit....
