VISITORS to the Dordogne have a multitude of discoveries to make, but if you are here in July and August then…
Author: Craig McGinty
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Electric car charger in Villefranche-du-Périgord
IF your car needs a battery boost, there is an electric car charging point in Villefranche-du-Périgord. You will find it on…
The Zadkine Museum in Les Arques, the Lot
RUSSIAN born sculptor Ossip Zadkine made his home in the small village of Les Arques, in the Lot region of France.…
A guide to Église Saint-Martin church in Besse
THERE have been human settlements in Besse dating back possibly as far as the Prehistoric age. With iron ore in the…
Hotels in Villefranche-du-Périgord
THE Dordogne village of Villefranche-du-Périgord is home to three hotels, two are found in the village itself and the other just…
Map of water restrictions in France 2023
ALTHOUGH temperatures in France are not as high as last year, recent thunderstorms have not topped up water levels after a…
Saturday market in Villefranche-du-Périgord
SATURDAY morning is market day in Villefranche-du-Périgord, when a handful of stalls offer local produce. You will have your pick of…
A walk near Lavaur with the trois évêques
YOU are sure to see the steep rock face from the road as you navigate the tight bend, but not many…
The peace of the river Dordogne from a canoe – 2023
GLIDING through the water in your canoe as you pass the turrets and towers of Castlenaud on the river Dordogne, all…
Night markets in Loubéjac and other local villages
THE popular Thursday evening farmers’ market beneath Loubéjac’s church tower runs throughout July and August, 2023, with other markets across the…