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Books : Travel : Europe : France : Dordogne
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Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.
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In one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, in the region known as Périgord in southwest France, castles crown the hills, and the surrounding villages seem carved all of a piece out of the local stone. In 1985, in the shadow of one of these medieval castles, Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden fell in love with a small stone house that became their summer home.
Like any romance, this one has had its ups and downs, and Betsy and Michael chart its course in this delightful memoir. They offer an intimate glimpse of a region little known to Americans—the Dordogne valley, its castles and prehistoric art, its walking trails and earthy cuisine—and describe the charms and mishaps of setting up housekeeping thousands of miles from home.
Along with the region’s terrain and culture, A Castle in the Backyard introduces us to the people of Périgord—the castle’s proprietor, the village children, the gossipy real-estate agent, the rascally mason, and the ninety-year-old widow with a tale of heartbreak. A celebration of a place and its people, the book also reflects on the future of historic Périgord as tourism and development pose a challenge to its graceful way of life.
Winner of the 2002 August Derleth Nonfiction Award, awarded by the Council for Wisconsin Writers
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This lush, rural corner of France where four great rivers meet offers good food, good wine and good living. Cadogan’s foray into the home of gastronomic indulgence now sails into its fifth edition. Authors Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls lived in the Lot for ten years, and the guide bursts with their intimate knowledge of the region. They explore the world’s most celebrated vineyards along the Dordogne and Lot rivers, through Bergerac, Saint Emilion and the medieval city of Cahors, with detailed wine critiques along the way. From Bordeaux to Toulouse, the region’s two fascinating cosmopolitan cities, they reveal the density of historic and natural treasures the region has to offer; from the earliest known prehistoric art at the Lascaux caves to the beautiful Renaissance town of Sarlat. Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute practical information and listings, along with a stunning section of color photographs and useful maps.
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The long-standing Michelin Travel Guides are an ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to connect with the world. Get to know the local way of life through detailed background information on the country, people, and culture. Quickly identify the best places to visit using Michelin's star rating system. The best sites are highlighted on the sites map or you can follow a pre-planned driving tour. With the Michelin Travel Guide to Dordogne Berry Limousin, peruse pre-historic drawings at the Lascaux caves; savor Foie gras in Sarlat-le-Canéda; linger in a French-style garden at the Jardins d'Eyrignac of Périgord Noir. Don't miss the architectural glories bordering the Dordogne River in this, France's Dordogne-Berry-Limousin region.
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The Rough Guide to The Dordogne & The Lot is your definitive handbook to one of France’s most beautiful regions. From prehistoric cave paintings and majestic castles to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget, from humble chambers d’hôtes to Michelin-starred restaurants. There is plenty of practical advice on navigating the region’s waterways, visiting wine châteaux and tracking down truffle markets. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region’s history, culture, festivals and superb cuisine and comes complete with maps for every area.
The Rough Guide to The Dordogne & The Lot is like having a local friend plan your trip!
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The corner of south-west France comprising Gascony and the Dordogne is the quintessence of provincial France. Many will be content to enjoy the douceur de vivre, the good food and the unspoiled countryside, but for those who are interested in the past this is rich terrain. Much of England's history between 1154 and 1453 was bound up with events in the region, as the French lands of Henry II remorselessly slipped from the grasp of the English kings. This is the land of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Gaston Phebus, the scene of Richard I's death, and of the Black Prince's triumphs and disasters. It is also the landscape in which some of the greatest medieval poetry and architecture was created; here many of the troubadours lived, and the lofty castles, Romanesque churches, and fortified villages of their time still beguile the traveller of today. RICHARD BARBER is an expert guide to the region and its history: he made his name as a medieval historian with biographies of Henry II and the Black Prince, and his important study The Knight and Chivalry is rooted in the society of the vast dukedoms of south-west France.
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The Dordogne region in southwest France offers the walker a beautiful environment in which to walk, surrounded by delightful pastoral countryside, sweeping fields of crops and walnut orchards plus dramatic vistas from cliff tops. The 30 routes, split between the regions of Sarlat and Bergerac, move through this countryside, taking you along valley bottoms and into woodlands and leave plenty of time for exploring the historic sites or just sitting in the delightful surroundings of a village cafe. Illustrated with the author's own colour photographs and sketch maps, this is a comprehensive guide to exploring the region on foot.
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This lush, rural corner of France where four great rivers meet offers good food, good wine, and good living. The guide bursts with the authors' intimate knowledge of the region. Explore the world¿s most celebrated vineyards along the Dordogne and Lot rivers, through Bergerac, Saint Emilion, and the medieval city of Cahors, with detailed wine critiques along the way. From Bordeaux to Toulouse, the region¿s two fascinating cosmopolitan cities, the guide reveals the density of historic and natural treasures--from the earliest known prehistoric art at the Lascaux caves to the beautiful Renaissance town of Sarlat. This guide is illustrated with a stunning section of color photographs to inspire the soon-to-be traveler, and is packed with practical information and useful maps to smooth out the journey.
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336 pages (all in color)
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Text in English. Illustrated with color photographs of Perigord (France) and its prehistoric artifacts (arrowheads, cave paintings, etc.).