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Tucked away in a region steeped in discoveries, your holidays or breaks will be full of adventure, culture and History.
Here are a few tourist sites close to the hotel complex. |
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> TDownload printable plan of sites of interest (1.3 Mb PDF file ) - Click here |
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Périgord Noir Aquarium - www.parc-aquarium.com
A fun, educative site, the Périgord Noir Aquarium park is an invitation to discover a fascinating world under 3 million litres of water, where you can see more than 6,000 fish in their natural element, in natural daylight.
With over 30 tanks and a delightful setting of trees, rocks and sunshine, the Périgord Noir aquarium park is a wonderful way to learn about and appreciate nature. |
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Bergerac - www.ville-bergerac.fr
Bergerac old town, and its many 14th, 15th and 16th century traditional half-timbered houses, with some overhanging eaves still visible.
Boatmen's district, statue of Cyrano, old harbour, flood markings.
Maison Peyrarède.
Wine Museum in the Cloître des Récollets (cloisters of the Recollect Friars) |
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Bournat - www.best-of-perigord.tm.fr
The village of Bournat on the banks of the river Vézère welcomes you.
In this typically Périgord village, you'll be delighted to discover the local artisans' love for their work. Watch their deft fingers as they ply their simple trades: bakers, basket makers, turners and lace makers are willing to share with you all the tricks and techniques of the trade. |
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Brantôme : The Venice of the Périgord - www.ville-brantome.fr
Benedictine Abbey (17th century) with the oldest bell tower in France.
Worth seeing: Merovingian and Carolingian remains, 15th century Coudé bridge, windmills, memorial, abbey church (12th and 15th centuries) and a Parish church (15th century) - Pavillon des Gardes monument (Renaissance), Tourist Office headquarters. |
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Castelnaud Castle - www.castelnaud.com
Castelnaud fortress is built on a rocky spur and provides a magnificent panoramic view over the Dordogne valley.
Through a collection of arms and armours, and full-size reconstructions of war machines (mangonel, trébuchet, pierrière, bricole), you will learn all about the art of warfare in the Middle Ages and be shown certain aspects of the lifestyle of the Lords of Castelnaud, with the medieval-inspired garden and furnished keep. |
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Lascaux II - www.best-of-perigord.tm.fr
Thursday, 12th September 1940..
In a darkness scarcely tempered by the light from their lamp, four teenagers discovered the cave paintings through a keyhole opening (the Diverticule Axial) in the first narrowing of the shaft leading to one of the galleries.
Their names were: Marcel Ravidat, Jacques Marsal, Georges Agnel and Simon Coencas. |
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Les Milandes Castle - www.milandes.com
Former residence of Josephine Baker (1947 to 1969). First undertaken in 1489 by François de Caumont and completed in the 19th century, Les Milandes castle is today considered a jewel of neo-Gothic architecture.
Period furniture, coats of arms, magnificent marquetry and parquetry work and sumptuous stained glass panels make up the castle's treasures, in addition to its impressive fireplaces. |
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Proumeyssac Chasm - www.proumeyssac.com
The density and variety of crystallised formations decorating the walls of this immense underground vault can be taken in at a glance and are of undeniable geological interest.
With the new light show created for the 3rd millennium and major restoration works, Proumeyssac Chasm unveils fresh charms. The new tour uses state-of-the-art technology to satisfy the visitor's every expectation. |
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La Roque St Christophe - www.roque-st-christophe.com
Mid-way between Les Eyzies and Montignac-Lascaux, the high cliffs of La Roque St. Christophe soar skywards. The limestone rock face is one kilometre long and eighty metres high.
Discover the marks in the rocks left by man and a conservatory housing some reconstructions of civil engineering machines in tribute to the great builders of medieval times. |
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Sarlat - www.sarlat.fr/
The capital of the Black Périgord, Sarlat is an extraordinarily well-preserved city. More than 1,000 years of architecture tell their story through the alleyways, lauze-covered roofs and warm, honey-coloured stones. Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral was built under Henri IV. After the 18th century, Sarlat lay dormant for 150 years before re-emerging prosperous with the arrival of the railway. |
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