CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN BLACK PERIGORD - DORDOGNE
near your cottage & bed and breakfast in Archignac, Pays de Fénelon
What to do in Périgord Noir near Archignac and Sarlat?
Museums
Main museums of the Black Périgord (Périgord Noir)
Near our cottage and bed and breakfast visit the museums of the Black Périgord
MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA PREHISTOIRE
Les-Eyzies
CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE L'ART PARIETAL LASCAUX IV
Montignac
LE REGOURDOU SANCTUAIRE DE L'HOMME DE NEANDERTHAL
Montignac
PARC DU THOT
Thonac
MOULIN À PAPIER DE LA ROUZIQUE
Couze-Et-Saint-Front
MUSEE DE LA RUE DU TEMPS QUI PASSE
Allas-Les-Mines
MAISON FORTE DE REIGNAC
Tursac
MAISON DE LA CHÂTAIGNE
Villefranche-Du-Perigord
COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES MINERAUX ET BIJOUTERIE
Vézac
CHÂTEAU DE CASTELNAUD MUSEE DE LA GUERRE AU MOYEN ÂGE
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
LA GARE ROBERT DOISNEAU
Carlux
LA FILATURE DE BELVES FONGAUFFIER
Belvès
GORODKA VILLAGE D'ART SINGULIER
Sarlat-La-Canéda
LES CABANNES DU BREUIL
Saint-André-d'Allas
MUSEE D'HISTOIRE DE LA MEDECINE
Hautefort
The most beautiful villages of Périgord
The most beautiful villages of the Périgord near our cottage and bed and breakfast
The circuit of the most beautiful villages of France in Dordogne Périgord
Culinary heritage
Gastronomy
Périgord is synonymous with gastronomy!
One of the gems of the Périgord Noir is its gastronomy: foie gras, duck confit, Sarladaise apples, strawberries, wild duckling with porcini mushrooms, duck confit with porcini mushrooms, Périgord mique, walnut cake and Périgourdine salad......
LES MARCHES
LA TRUFFE DU PERIGORD
LE FOIE GRAS DU PERIGORD
LA FRAISE DU PERIGORD
LA CHÂTAIGNE DU PERIGORD
LA NOIX DU PERIGORD
Cultural and gastronomic events
Cultural and gastronomic events
What are the main cultural and gastronomic events in Périgord noir (black Périgord)?
- Festival de la Vézère: This classical music festival takes place every summer in various historic locations throughout the region, such as the Abbey of Saint-Amand-de-Coly or the Château de Losse.
- Les Rencontres de la Photographie de Sarlat: This photography festival takes place every summer in Sarlat, the main town of Périgord Noir. It brings together renowned photographers from around the world and offers outdoor exhibitions and screenings.
- Les Nuits Gourmandes: This gastronomic festival takes place every summer in different villages of Périgord Noir and allows visitors to taste the local culinary specialties.
- Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat: This theater festival takes place every summer in Sarlat and offers a diverse program of plays, dance, and music.
- Fête de la Truffe: This culinary event takes place every winter in Sarlat and showcases the truffle, one of the iconic products of the region.
- Fest'oie: Sarlat celebrates the goose as it should! The 1st weekend of March, you will love the city of Sarlat! Bandas, gastronomy and entertainment...
- Les Médiévales de Sarlat: This medieval festival takes place every summer in Sarlat and allows visitors to discover life in the Middle Ages through shows, entertainment, and costumed parades.
- Foire aux Vins de Bergerac: This wine fair takes place every summer in Bergerac, a town located near Périgord Noir, and allows visitors to discover the wines of the region.
- Journées du Patrimoine: This national event takes place every year in September and allows visitors to visit numerous historic sites in the region for free, such as castles, churches, and museums.
Discover the artistic, artisanal, cultural, industrial and culinary heritage of Périgord
Museums
Visiting the museums of Dordogne will allow you to discover the heritage, the cultural, historical, artistic and gastronomic wealth of Périgord.
Themes of the various national or unusual museums to visit with family or friends:
- Prehistory
- Middle Ages
- Antiquity
- Arts
- Gastronomy
- Farming
The most beautiful villages in France
These 9 most beautiful villages in France await your visit to the Périgord Noir!
Visit the villages of La Roque-Gageac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Castelnaud and its castle, Saint-Amand de Coly and Belvès without forgetting the beautiful bastides of Domme, Limeuil and Monpazier.
Périgord: A gastronomy rich in flavor
The Périgord Noir is a paradise for excellent gastronomy!
Taste the flagship products of the region:
- Black Truffle
- Foie Gras
- Strawberries
- Nuts
- Chestnuts
- Ceps
For your holidays in Aquitaine choose the Dordogne, choose the Périgord!
🏡 Mons & Merveilles - holiday rentals - Dordogne, Périgord noir
Charming Cottage & Bed and breakfast with swimming-pool in Dordogne Périgord, in Archignac Aquitaine
Why rent in the hamlet of Mons?
By renting a cottage or a bed and breakfast in the hamlet of Mons in the "Pays de Fénelon", near Sarlat, you will be close for visit to museums, the most beautiful villages of the Black Périgord and the main prehistoric (Lascaux) and medieval sites of Dordogne.
What are the main museums of the Périgord?
- National Museum of Prehistory: located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, this museum showcases a collection of prehistoric artifacts from the region.
- Museum of Vine and Wine: located in Le Bugue, this museum explores the history of winemaking and viticulture in the region.
- Museum of the Château de Beynac: located in the Beynac Castle, this museum presents the history of the fortress and the surrounding region.
- Museum of Art and Archeology of Périgord: located in Périgueux, this museum features a collection of art and archeological objects from the region.
- Museum of Truffles: located in Sorges, this museum explores the history of truffles in the region and offers truffle tastings.
- Museum of War in the Middle Ages: located in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, this museum explores the military history of the region during the Middle Ages.
What are the themes of the Périgord museums?
- Prehistory,
- Middle Ages,
- Antiquity,
- Arts,
- Gastronomy,
- Farming.
What are the flagship products of Périgord?
- Black Truffle,
- Foie Gras,
- Strawberries,
- Nuts,
- Chestnuts,
- Ceps.
