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MORE GREAT SIGHTS TO DISCOVER IN THE DORDOGNE

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Recently we’ve been looking at a number of beautiful places to visit in the Dordogne—a region blessed with a wealth of attractions.  There are many beautiful villages—a number of which are members of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France organisatio…

THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF JOSEPHINE BAKER – CABARET STAR, RESISTANCE HEROINE, ACTIVIST AND OWNER OF A DORDOGNE CHATEAU

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Iconic entertainer of the Jazz Age, famous for her risqué performances, Josephine Baker’s extraordinary story is one of perseverance, bravery, and incredible talent.  She was a force to be reckoned with, whether fighting racism in her native Ame…

SARLAT, MEDIEVAL GEM OF THE DORDOGNE

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The town of Sarlat-la-Canéda is the capital of the Périgord Noir.  Located between the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys, it is regarded as having one of the most beautiful and cohesive collection of medieval buildings in Europe and classified as a Vi…

LES PLUS BEAUX VILLAGES IN THE DORDOGNE-PÉRIGORD

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Boasting more villages designated as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France than any other region, except perhaps Provence, the Dordogne has some of the finest treasures of natural and cultural heritage in the country.  You’ll find fortress châteaux…