— — TOURISM IN THE DORDOGNE REGION — —
In the Dordogne Region, you will be able to discover a large number of villages, mediaeval and fortified towns with their authentic charm, as well as a wide variety of monuments, including remarkable castles from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Prehistory and the English occupation during the Hundred years War have left indelible marks a bit everywhere along the landscape. The area’s religious heritage is also prevalent. Let us give you some examples: the Cadouin Cloister (listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO), the Saint-Front Cathedral of Périgueux, without mentioning the multitude of small Roman churches. The markets — either traditional, nocturnal or on the farm — are also a good way to discover one of the most famous regions in France known for its rich land and high gastronomy. Local producers will offer their fresh walnuts, truffles as well as their conserve dishes and duck or goose foie gras, while wine growers will introduce you to the tasting of their thirteen Bergerac appellations. This French Department offers hundreds of kilometres of marked paths for all types of hikes in a well-preserved natural setting: Hikes: 780km of long-distance trails and 4000km of footpaths.
		Mounting biking trails: 1000km of marked trails and 5 certified mountain biking centres Cycle touring trails: 28 road trails covering over 2000km. Horse riding trails: 900km of marked horse trails, comprised of relay stations and 27 establishments affiliated with the Horse Riding Departmental Committee of Tourism Canoe rides: Trails ranging from easy to difficult, 1 nautical ski-lift Climbing: 12 traditional sites and 467 listed paths Acrobatic forest trails: 6 leisure parks Swimming areas: 33 sites controlled by the French DDASS body (12 sites with free access and 11 paying sites), as well as 24 municipal swimming pools. Golf links: 6 golf 9 hole links and 2 18 hole links