The Périgourdine black truffle is as synonomous to the local Perigordine cuisine as Sarlat is to the Perigord Noir. At Sarlat, the capital of the Perigord Noir,  it has become so important a cult object that an annual festival exists in its honour on the 3rd week-end in January, and an academy created as a result. The black diamond is found from December to February so the festival, held at the height of its season, celebrates everything truffle with a variety of workshops open to the … [Read more...]

A complete list Dordogne Museums   Atelier Musee des Tisserands et de la Charentaise Contained within the Castle of Varaignes, this working weaving museum and the museum of the Bandiat - Tardoire valleys offers a glimpse of local life in the 19th century. Located at Varaignes.Tel: 05 53 56 35 76 Ateliers Musee A mineral and gem stone museum found at the foot of the Castelnaud Castle. Located in Vezac. Tel: 05 53 28 35 78 Chateau de Beynac et Cazenac The Beynac and Cazenac … [Read more...]

A list of Dordogne Markets and Dordogne Market days Agonac : Saturday Beaumont : Tuesday, Saturday Belves : Saturday Bergerac : Saturday, Wednesday Brantome : Tuesday, Friday Cenac : Tuesday Cubjac : Friday Daglan : Sunday Domme : Thursday Eymet : Thursday Excideuil : Thursday Issigeac : Sunday Jumilhac : Wednesday La Coquille : Thursday Lalinde : Thursday La Roche Chalais : Saturday Le Bugue Tuesday Le Buisson – Cadouin : Friday Les Eyzies : Monday Mareuil : … [Read more...]

If you are planning to visit the nicest region of France, why not stay at the nicest accommodation the Dordogne has to offer? Le Chèvrefeuille is a beautiful 18th century farmhouse bed and breakfast, gite complex combining modern comfort with historical charm. Located in the picturesque and tranquil hamlet of Pechboutier, Le Chèvrefeuille bed and breakfast offers five charming en-suite rooms and three self-contained gites, each with a private terrace and garden. Enjoy a magnificent meal of … [Read more...]