Dordogne, The Perigord Vert

The Perigord Vert, or Green Perigord, as mentioned by Jules Verne, is in the northern area of the Dordogne Department. This underestimated, green region is criss-crossed with numerous streams (Isle, Auvezere, Dronne), that follow the curvature of the hills and valleys.

• Visits: castle of Puyguilhem, Boudeilles, and troglodyte habitats.
• Brantome, the “Venice of the Dordogne”.
• Varaignes Castle, Museum of the Slipper and the Weavers.
• Nontron: One of the oldest flatwear and hand made knives institutions in France