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The Dordogne area

An exceptional location

Dordogne is often called

• Prehistory valley
• The thousand and one castles area

Some figures :

• 200 prehistory sites
• 1 200 castle
• 800 roman chruches
• many natural sites
• 100 museums
• all type of sports
• an active cultural and artistic life

Dordogne is a pleasant area, inhabited without interruption since now 440 000 years ! There are many exceptional sites, among which 15 are registered at the UNESCO world heritage.