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Websites for Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
Activities - Fishing
Back to Top | Fishing School Content about La Peche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique with information on its natural site. Website includes summaries and images of the variety of insects, reptiles, fish and birds. Also contains details on opening dates and times, prices and the fishing school. |
Activities - Other
Back to Top | Dinosaur Park Dinosaur amusement park website with details and a map on the attractions the 3 sites offer – tree jungle gym, archaeological digging site and dinosaur park. Images of the amusement park, opening hours, entry prices for children and adults. |
 | Horse Riding at Fonluc Farm Information on Ferme du Fonluc with descriptions of this unique untouched pre-historic area. Images of the area and horses, plus a detailed programme of activities and pricing. Further useful information includes the location and duration of trips, market opening times and directions. |
 | Jacquou Waterpark Website contains information on Jacquou Parc's 3 different areas - waterpark, animal park and theme park rides. Details of entrance fees, park opening times and directions. Also gives a detailed list of the attractions within each area, services and upcoming events. |
 | Le Bos Waterpark Amusement waterpark website with images and information on the natural layout of the site. Details on the range of activities are available, such as waterslides, fishing, pedal-boating, volley ball and table tennis. Content on services such as parking and picnic sites is also given along with price details and a location map. |
 | L'Etrier d'Aure Equestrian Centre Letrier d'Aure website gives details about its prestigious riding school. Fees for activities are listed, and there images of previous competitions and the selection of horses available. |
 | Prehistoric Park "Prehistoparc" Multi-language Prehisto pre-historic park website provides an introductory presentation including the history of the park, a slideshow gallery of attractions, virtual tour, workshops on offer, prices and map and directions to get there. |
Art
Back to Top | Trompe-l'Oeil Museum Website features a video presentation on the unique Museum of Art located in the Perigord. Practical information such as opening hours, directions, booking information, individual and group prices plus list of future events. |
Historic
Back to Top | Regourdou Bear Cave Website on Grotto de Regourdou located in Lascaux, with history and information on the pre-historic caves used for bear worship. Also provides galleries and a video. Pricing and opening times throughout out the season. |
 | Vezere Valley Information about the Vezere Valley including rock dwellings and caves, with short history. Information on activities and tours available in the area. Gallery with photos of the Vezere Valley and caves. |
Music
Back to Top | Bach Festival Website about the 2009 Bach Festival in Abbey Cadouin with historical background information on the abbey organ. Programme details of the festival with times and dates for the opening concert, plus pictures, prices and directions. |
 | Jumilhac Festival Website with details on Les Guitares Vertes Festival in Jumilhac, with prices, booking information and transportation directions. Provides a calender of upcoming summer festivals and performances with prices and dates. Pictures, posters and videos are available from previous events. |
Sightseeing - Buildings
Back to Top | Aubuterre sur Dronne Rupestrian Arts Detailed historical summary and images of Église Monolithe Saint Jean Baptiste, a church built into the mountainside near Aubeterre sur Dronne in southern Charente, close to the Perigord. Additional information on similar monuments throughout France also available. |
 | Castelnaud Castle Website about 12th century medieval Castle de Castelnaud, with history and information on the museum's displays. Includes charges, opening hours and a description of guided visits for individual and groups. Pictures and upcoming events are available. |
 | Commarque Castle Information is provided on the history of Commarque Castle along with a virtual map and a description of each part of the site. Prices, opening times and details of past events are posted. Pictures of the different sections of the pre-historic site are shown. |
 | Echourgnac Abbey The Abbaye Notre Dame de Bonne Esperance website has a description of the abbey, visitor information and details about the nuns' cheese-making. Contains information on the visitor video presentation as well as opening dates, directions and an on-line shop. |
 | Hautefort Castle Details the history and architecture of Hautefort Castle, opening hours and prices. Upcoming events, directions and a picture gallery also provided. |
 | Jumilhac Castle Site lists a range of chateaux within France allowing users to browse information on visiting the parks and gardens, guided tours and historical attractions. Booking contact details provided. |
 | Prehistoric Museum Website about a private archaeological site open to the public, including opening times, prices, dates of the museum's exhibitions and an historical time line. A calendar of annual activities is available as well as opportunities for archaeological digs for groups. |
 | Saint Front Cathedral La Cathedral Front website gives a brief explanation of how the cathedral in Perigueux was established in 1669. There are pictures of the cathedral and its many sections. Site also offers a calendar for the cathedral including upcoming events throughout the year. |
 | Strong House at Reignac Information and historical background on Maison Fort is delivered through a video presentation. Additional information includes visiting times, prices and travel directions on a virtual detailed map. An innovative secondary navigation interface is available through an image of the building using the windows. |
 | Vesunna Museum Website deep links to page on Perigueux tourist information website on Vesunna Museum. |
Sightseeing - Natural
Back to Top | Grand Roc Caves Grand Roc website provides the history of the discovery of the Grand Roc caves and a description of the local geology. Website lists pricing for both sites as well as opening times. Also provides information on group and individual tours and gives the location of the site with a map and detailed directions. |
 | Prehistoric Caves Site discusses the ice age history of Font de Gaume Cave located in the Dordogne. Includes a gallery of the cave paintings, prices, reservation information and opening times. Helpful details such as the number of people allowed inside the cave per visit is also mentioned. |
 | Regional National Parc of Perigord Regional National Park website with information on local culture, local interest and preserved rural landscapes. Details on the history of natural sites, agriculture and forestry, plus descriptions of buildings of note in the area. |
Sightseeing - Places
Back to Top | Aquarium of Perigord Aquarium waterpark website uses an interactive virtual map to provide a description of each part of the site. Details on the facilities and activities plus images and videos. Directions to the site are given as well as opening hours and park entry fees. |
 | Bournat Village Website provides historical information on the traditional village of Le Bournat, featuring the way of life in the 1900's plus the availability of old fashioned products on offer. Includes daily events with images, a map of the village, directions to the site and opening times. |
 | Eyrignac Garden Includes a description of Eyrignac Garden's activities and an illustrated map of the park. Contains information on entry fees for individuals and groups plus special rates for weddings and receptions. |
 | Madeleine Village Information on pre-historic Madeleine village cave dwellers, including a gallery. Season details, opening hours and entry fees are listed along with directions to the pre-historic village. |
 | Napoleon Museum Information on the National Museums of Napoleon, including the Malmason Castle Museum, Bois-Preau Castle National Museum, Ile d’Aix Museums, and Bonapart House. Each museum section contains an on-line guide with opening hours, prices, address and contact number - while some also include a history and guides to the collections within. |
 | Prehistoric Cave Museum of Rouffignac Website provides information on the 8 kilometre pre-historic cave located in Rouffignax-Saint-Vernin. Images plus detailed content on its historical background. Season pricing and opening times, routes to the pre-historic site and future exhibitions. |
 | Roc de Cazelle Prehistoric Site Website includes detailed video summary of Roc de Cazelle's reconstructed habitat park. There are historical pictures of pre-historic times, the middle ages and the 20th century. The site also contains park opening hours, prices and workshops available. The range of wildlife that inhabits the park is also listed. |
 | Saint Jean de Cole Village A summary of the history of the village of Saint Jean de Coles, its architecture and sites. Includes a detailed list of restaurants, activities within the village and sight-seeing highlights in the area. |
 | Town of Brantome Brantome Venice of Perigord website provides cultural background information, a virtual map, images and a brief historical summary of each section of the city. Further contact details for enquirers are given, plus prices, opening times and information for groups. |
Tourist Info
Back to Top | Semitour Perigord Semitour website lists a range of cultural sites, with the variety of group activities on offer. It provides a map of all the cultural parks with contact details for enquires. Different price ranges are offered covering educational workshops, individual and group visits. |
 | Town of Perigueux Perigueux tourist information website provides detailed information to help you discover the area including local services, contact details, opening times of educational institutions, town hall information and market days. Found out more about the city's cultural background and admire the site's images. |