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La Carrière is located in the region
traditionally known
as Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) named for the dark foliage
of the green oaks & other majestic trees which grace this area.
Périgord Noir is often referred to as the 'golden triangle'
marked by the Vézère river, the 'royal road' of prehistory
and the Dordogne river lined with majestic châteaux.
Along with the numerous historic, medieval towns,
imposing châteaux, and prehistoric caves, Périgord Noir
is also a gastronomic paradise with its world-renowned
foie gras, cêpes, & truffles - the black diamonds of Périgord.
Listed below is a small selection of some of the many attractions
only a short distance from La Carrière that are worth a visit.
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La Roque-Gageac - awarded "the most beautiful village in France", this historic village is nestled between a steep cliff and the Dordogne. |
Beynac - one of the finest medieval castles in France perched high on a cliff-top overlooking the Dordogne. |
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Castelnaud - this enormous castle rises out of the medieval village above the Dordogne, across from Beynac. The two castles were rivals in the Hundred Years War. |
Roque Saint-Christophe - on the banks of the river Vézère this cave fort is over five storeys high and 500metres in length providing shelter for Cro-Magnon man through to the middle ages. |
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Lascaux Cave - the 'eighth wonder of the world' is the finest of all prehistoric painted caves, believed to date back to 15000B.C. |
Les Eyzies - the 'prehistoric capital of the world' contains many painted caves, rock shelters and troglodyte dwellings. The road between the Vézère and cliffs is known as the prehistoric 'royal road'. |
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