Dordogne-Périgord

France

The Dordogne-Périgord is one of the most beautiful regions of France, now forming the northern part of the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

It is divided into four areas called the Périgord Noir (Black), named so for the truffles that can be found there, the Périgord Blanc (White), for chalk cliffs and quarries, the Périgord Vert (Green), for forests and forestry and the Périgord Pourpre (Purple), for wine and viticulture. The geography and natural resources of the Dordogne-Périgord make it a region rich in history and wildlife, and the newly created Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin aims to conserve it as such. Many French people also refer to this part of France as the 'country of the one thousand and one castles' since it is said to have the highest number of historical stately homes per square kilometre in the whole country, with famous people like Josephine Baker who used to own a residence in the region.

 

 

 

The Dordogne-Périgord is also famous for its cuisine, especially its duck and goose products, such as confit de canard and foie gras. It is known as a centre for truffles in France, and the internationally acclaimed périgourdine wines include Bergerac (red and white) and Monbazillac.

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