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From canoes to cave art to cheese, the Dordogne is a rich brew of nature, culture, and cuisine. Once you experience it, you'll wonder why more Americans don't visit.

France's Dordogne region is loved by Brits, but has largely remained under the radar of American travelers. Ridley Scott has a thing for Monpazier. After first filming "The Duelists," starring ...

Dordogne is rife with decorated caves. People occupied Lascaux cave in three distinct periods. The artists used a variety of techniques and tools. The pigments were made from minerals.

More than 200 caves filled with Paleolithic (dating from roughly 2.5 million to 12,000 years ago) wall drawings can be found in France’s Dordogne region.

From canoes to cave art to cheese, the Dordogne is a rich brew of nature, culture, and cuisine. Once you experience it, you’ll wonder why more Americans don’t visit.

But this “other” south of France should be in your travel plans. The Dordogne is a glorious landscape of winding rivers, centuries-old chateaux, prehistoric caves, and tricolor vineyards.

From canoes to cave art to cheese, the Dordogne is a rich brew of nature, culture, and cuisine. Once you experience it, you’ll wonder why more Americans don’t visit.

by Rick Steves, July 27, 2023 | Whether old or young, visitors to the Dordogne are easily charmed by its unforgettable blend of village charm and scenic landscapes. Read more here.