Cahors
The ancient capital of Quercy, Cahors has had a rich history since Celtic times, was a thriving university city in the Middle Ages, and has remained economically important until the present. The town is almost entirely surrounded by a loop of the Lot River. Today Cahors is best known for the red wine made from the Malbec grapes. Explore the vestiges of the Gallo-Roman town, the medieval city, the Cathedral of St. Etienne, the Valentré bridge, the Boulevard Gambetta and the modern city. | Book this City | Montignac (Lascaux)
Montignac is a town in the Dordogne département of France. During the early fall of 1940, an amazing archaeological discovery was made above the Vézère River near the town of Montignac. Lascaux Cave is one of the world's great treasures with about six hundred paintings and almost 1,500 engravings. Subject matter of the cave paintings and engravings are mostly animals. Since the Lascaux Cave is closed to the public, a replica has been created at Montignac, 200 meters from the original cave. | Book this City | Perigueux
Capital of the old province of Périgord, Périgueux is the city of foie gras and truffles. The region is also known for its Roman ruins and medieval churches offering more than 2000 years of history in 39 historic monuments. Périgueux is a city of culture: theaters, cultural centers, libraries, conservatory, art galleries, housing prestigious concerts, ballets and thematic expositions. It is a gateway to the Dordogne Valley and the cave paintings at Les Eyzies. | Book this City |
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