Destination: Dordogne Valley

Must-see historic troglodyte site in Périgord.

Spectacular prehistoric site and troglodyte dwelling.

Plant jewel of the Périgord Noir near Sarlat. French-style gardens surrounding a 17th-century manor house. Rural atmosphere, perspective effects and plant sculptures.

Overlooking the Vézère, major cultural site stretching over 6 hectares. Visitor route, 13 themed gardens, contemporary architectural lines.

The most visited garden in Périgord. 9 km from Sarlat. Three routes up to the Dordogne Belvedere, 130 m above the river, labyrinth, introduction to climbing and DIY workshop. Musical events in summer.

Located in the world capital of prehistory, museum presenting the oldest traces left by humans. Exhibition rooms reconstructing the evolution of societies over 400,000 years.

Museum and guided tours dedicated to the truffle and its cultivation.

Château de Puymartin, located 6 km from Sarlat, is a true fairy-tale setting. The remains of the original 13th-century château, destroyed by repeated assaults during the Hundred Years’ War, and the major 19th-century remodelling bear witness to key moments in the History of France.

Located in Les Eyzies, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, the Font-de-Gaume Cave is one of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world and one of the last caves with polychrome paintings open to the public. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. On-site bookshop. Online booking only.

12th-century fortified castle set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne River. Medieval-themed visit. Keep rising 152 metres above the village of Beynac and the Dordogne River. Rated 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide.