The Rough Guide to Dordogne and the Lot

This guide to the Dordogne and The Lot features: coverage of diverse sites (cave paintings to abbeys); details of regional activities (wine-tasting in Bordeaux, canoeing down the Dordogne river); and reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink in all price ranges, from campsites to chateaux.

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The ultimate companion to one of France's most alluring regions, covering sights as diverse as prehistoric cave paintings, ancient abbeys, Renaissance chateaux and deep valley gorges. As well as detailing possible activities in the region, from wine-tasting in the Bordeaux vineyards to canoeing down the Dordogne itself, the book gives comprehensive reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, catering to all budgets from riverside campsites to stately chateaux. There are detailed maps throughout.