The Valley of the Vézère and the Valley of the Dordogne -
two stunning river valleys combining thousands of years of pre-historic man and majestic cliff-top fortresses and chateaux

The local village of Plazac , a beautiful stone built village nestled in a valley surrounded by forests and fields; ancient houses and superb church dating from the 12th Century in exceptional surroundings. Between Montignac with its world renown caves of Lascaux and Les Eyzies.The village offers a Restaurant, Bar, General Store, Bio supermarket and Post Office.

Montignac - Beautiful town straddling the Vézère and of course just on the edge of Montignac are the most famous caves of Lascaux

Le Moustier - A small pretty village where you will find the extraordinary Roque de St Christophe, an impressive troglodyte fort and city overlooking the Vézère river, which retraces 55,000 years of occupation by man and is the oldest and largest cave site in Western Europe

St Léon sur Vézère - Truly one of the most beautiful villages of France with ancient stone houses and the river meandering alongside. Just next to this is the Chateau de Chabans, a finely restored chateau dating from the 14th century

Les Eyzies - An extraordinary number of caves dating to prehistoric times with houses built right into the rocks

Domme - Stunning medieval hill-top fort and village set on a rocky peak overlooking the valley of the Dordogne. Marked by history and architecture - an exceptional site with stunning views

Sarlat - Nestled in a valley between the Dordogne and Vézère, Sarlat has an exceptional heritage, old rooves, blond stone walls, cobbled streets. Sarlat has the most listed buildings per square mile in Europe.

Chateau de Castelnaud - Magnificent castle, reconstructed in the 15th century, set high up with panoramic views of the Dordogne valley

Roque Gageac - Beautiful village with traditional houses set along the Dordogne river and others built into the high stone rocks. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France

and hundreds of other historic sites and beautiful villages nestled in the valleys, along the rivers, dotted in the forests or high up on the stone cliffs, just waiting for you to discover them......