From prehistory to modern times, the Dordogne has evolved but retains traces of its past history. We immerse you in prehistoric periods, Medieval and even Second World War who have shaped our current territory.

PCU_National Museum of Prehistory_Les Eyzies_August22©Agence Urope (8)

Prehistory in the Vézère Valley

Commarque castle

The Middle Ages in Dordogne and Périgord Noir

Memory space - Rouffignac ©A.Borderie

Resistance in the Vézère Valley

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Martin Walker ©ALR

Our personalities from Périgord

View of the village of Limeuil from the river

Our must-haves

Our tips

Borie in Plazac

Our secrets

Lascaux Cave - cow

Lascaux-Dordogne, the heart of the Dordogne department

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