Périgord
Southwestern French province
Périgord is a historic region in southwestern France, roughly corresponding to the modern Dordogne department.
Known for its medieval castles, prehistoric cave paintings, and distinctive cuisine—particularly truffles, foie gras, and walnut oil.
Périgord black truffles are among the world's most prized.
The region divides into four color-coded areas: Périgord Noir (black), Blanc (white), Vert (green), and Pourpre (purple).
Prized subterranean edible
- foie grasFattened waterfowl liver
- confitMeat preserved in fat
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
- cassouletFrench white bean stew
pâté · duck · goose · black diamond · Bergerac · charcuterie · farmhouse · gastronomy
French river and département
- AquitaineSouthwestern French region
- LascauxPaleolithic painted cavern
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
- valleyLow ground between heights
plateau · river · Bergerac · département · southwestern · France · cliffs · caves
Paleolithic painted cavern
- cave paintingsPrehistoric artwork on stone
- Cro-MagnonEarly modern European human
- paleolithicEarliest tool-making period
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
prehistoric · Neanderthal · rock shelter · excavation · artifacts · cave art · bison · aurochs
Watercraft propulsion by paddle
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- marketVenue for trade
- villageSmall rural community
countryside · vineyard · hiking · garden · truffle hunting · photography · picturesque · agritourism
truffle
Prized subterranean edible
cassoulet · pâté · duck · goose · black diamond · Bergerac · charcuterie · farmhouse · gastronomy · terroir
Dordogne
French river and département
- AquitaineSouthwestern French region
- LascauxPaleolithic painted cavern
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
valley · plateau · river · Bergerac · département · southwestern · France · cliffs · caves · karst
Lascaux
Paleolithic painted cavern
- cave paintingsPrehistoric artwork on stone
- Cro-MagnonEarly modern European human
- paleolithicEarliest tool-making period
archaeology · prehistoric · Neanderthal · rock shelter · excavation · artifacts · cave art · bison · aurochs · pigments
canoeing
Watercraft propulsion by paddle
village · countryside · vineyard · hiking · garden · truffle hunting · photography · picturesque · agritourism · bed and breakfast
château
French country mansion
Romanesque · village · stone · golden · tower · ramparts · renaissance · feudal · gardens · restoration
PérigordProvence
Southeastern French region
Côte d'Azur · Riviera · Corsica · French Riviera · Normandy
PérigordMediterranean coast
Land edging that sea
Alps · Pyrenees · Paris · coastal regions