100 Must See Places: The Dordogne

Crossing more than six départements over almost 500 kilometers, the Dordogne river winds its way through varied, sumptuous landscapes and a heritage of rare richness.

In the upper Dordogne valley, stretches of untouched land invite both contemplation and discovery. In the heart of Périgord Noir, a region marked by the Hundred Years' War, the subsoils hide as many treasures as the many castles.