Guidebook for Thégra
Everything Else
A wonderful formation of caves, just 5 minutes drive away. A must visit for you.
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Σπήλαιο Padirac
Le GouffreA wonderful formation of caves, just 5 minutes drive away. A must visit for you.
The Word famous cave paintings of Lascaux are on everyone's list of places to visit when in the Dordogne. Images from them appear in every guide book of the region.
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Lascaux II
The Word famous cave paintings of Lascaux are on everyone's list of places to visit when in the Dordogne. Images from them appear in every guide book of the region.
This is the centre for the local (extinct) volcanic region. In the Winter, it's skiing of all kinds; in the summer, it's walking, running, cycling (off road and downhill) and horse riding.
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Le Lioran
This is the centre for the local (extinct) volcanic region. In the Winter, it's skiing of all kinds; in the summer, it's walking, running, cycling (off road and downhill) and horse riding.
Sightseeing
A place of pilgrimage for centuries, this village built into a cliff is stunning. With the shrine of the black madonna and many more chapels and interesting architectural features, you must go there
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Rocamadour
A place of pilgrimage for centuries, this village built into a cliff is stunning. With the shrine of the black madonna and many more chapels and interesting architectural features, you must go there
Medieval cliff-top village overlooking the river. Plenty of restaurants for lunch and a new car park being built as I write. Visit here then go to Pech Merle on the way back
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Medieval cliff-top village overlooking the river. Plenty of restaurants for lunch and a new car park being built as I write. Visit here then go to Pech Merle on the way back
With prehistoric cave paintings and limestone cave features, this is a less famous attraction than Lascaux. In my view, however, it's better because it's original and it's not as busy as Lascaux.
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Pech Merle
With prehistoric cave paintings and limestone cave features, this is a less famous attraction than Lascaux. In my view, however, it's better because it's original and it's not as busy as Lascaux.
An architectural and engineering marvel. From below, beside and even whilst driving over this bridge, you'll be amazed by it. Go to the visitor centre on the north side and see how it was built.
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Viaduc de Millau
An architectural and engineering marvel. From below, beside and even whilst driving over this bridge, you'll be amazed by it. Go to the visitor centre on the north side and see how it was built.
Another of the spectacular cliff top villages in the region. Buy some of the local sweet wine in the lovely shops; it goes perfectly with the foi gras, either gently warmed, or in pate form.
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Domme
Another of the spectacular cliff top villages in the region. Buy some of the local sweet wine in the lovely shops; it goes perfectly with the foi gras, either gently warmed, or in pate form.
Nestling in the Cele valley, this beautiful medieval town is definitely worth a visit. After visiting the Musee Champollion (he first translated hieroglyphics into French) relax with a coffee outside.
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FIGEAC
Nestling in the Cele valley, this beautiful medieval town is definitely worth a visit. After visiting the Musee Champollion (he first translated hieroglyphics into French) relax with a coffee outside.
Sitting on a rocky prominence, this was the seat of some of the most powerful lords of France. They even issued their own currency.
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Turenne
Sitting on a rocky prominence, this was the seat of some of the most powerful lords of France. They even issued their own currency.
Beautiful, stunning, wonderful. On wednesday evenings in summer, there's an outdoor bbq by the town walls, with excellent beer from the town's brewery and a farmers market. Buy, grill, eat, drink…
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Curemonte
Beautiful, stunning, wonderful. On wednesday evenings in summer, there's an outdoor bbq by the town walls, with excellent beer from the town's brewery and a farmers market. Buy, grill, eat, drink…
Pont Valentre, birthplace of Leon Gambetta, centre for the production of malbec wine. Lots to see and do in this capital of the Lot Department. A bit tatty around the edges, but the centre is OK.
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Cahors
Pont Valentre, birthplace of Leon Gambetta, centre for the production of malbec wine. Lots to see and do in this capital of the Lot Department. A bit tatty around the edges, but the centre is OK.
Not only can you wander around the beautiful medieval village, but also you can visit the Monkey Park and the Bird of Prey Centre, both enjoyed by children of all ages.
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Rocamadour
Not only can you wander around the beautiful medieval village, but also you can visit the Monkey Park and the Bird of Prey Centre, both enjoyed by children of all ages.
Food Scene
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and of course, they do produce wine in the area too….
A beautiful medieval town on the bank of the Dordogne, with lots of friendly bars and restaurants. Practice your french by reading the tourist guides on the trail around the town. It's in English too.
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Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
A beautiful medieval town on the bank of the Dordogne, with lots of friendly bars and restaurants. Practice your french by reading the tourist guides on the trail around the town. It's in English too.
A fine example of a town in Xantrie, sitting on the banks of the Dordogne. Note the lauzes roofing. Eat and drink at the restaurants on the quay and read about it's fascinating history.
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Argentat-sur-Dordogne
A fine example of a town in Xantrie, sitting on the banks of the Dordogne. Note the lauzes roofing. Eat and drink at the restaurants on the quay and read about it's fascinating history.
it's excellent, but don't just believe us, we've got guests who love it too
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Gramat
it's excellent, but don't just believe us, we've got guests who love it too
Essentials
E.Leclerc Gramat
Parks & Nature
Le Château des Anglais
it's a walk requiring proper footwear with a cool beer at the end of it