Dordogne - travel and tourism

The northern part of the Dordogne, stretching towards the Limousin to the north and Charente to the west, is named Perigord Vert (green Perigord) because of the greenery of the forests and meadows of the region.

This region, around Nontron, is a region of unspoiled scenery split by fast moving streams, rolling hills and great rocky plateaus.

Some of the most popular destinations within the region are:

• Nontron
• the chateau de Puyguilhem
• Bourdeilles
• Brantome
• Saint-Jean-de-Cole
• Thiviers
• Excideuil
• Riberac
• Jumilhac-le-Grand
• the famous gardens of the imagination at Terrasson

The Regional Natural Parc of Perigord and Limousin also falls partly in this region.