Dordogne.. Castles and stone buildings tell an amazing history

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2016/12/11

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabiaweather.com-Ismail Kacimi- Dordogne is a region located in the Aquitaine region in the southwest of France. It is considered one of the most important and best hidden tourist attractions in France, and is loved by both domestic and international tourists.

Castles, palaces and other important historical museums are scattered throughout the region, providing enough historical interest for history lovers and learning about ancient culture, but the attractive scenes of the charming nature are breathtaking and do not require any inclinations to enjoy them.

Beautiful countryside and golden stone houses make the Dordogne a cross between fairy tales and movies. Perhaps the legendary stone villages located in the Dordogne, including those of Monpazy, Rocamadour, Dome and La Roque-Gagiac, are unforgettable sights.

Among the most famous cities in the Dordogne we can mention the small village of Castells, Monpazys which is considered the best examples of the fortified towns of bastide, Montignac the ancient city sleeping on the river Visère.

In addition to Périgueux, which includes a number of remains of Roman ruins, Bergerac, the small town that includes an important airport to reach the region, Rebrac, the city close to Bergerac, the village of Pinac-i-Cazinac, Nontron, Saint-Cyprien, Sarla-la-Canéda, and others.

One of the famous historical attractions that should not be missed is the Château de Luce, or "Château de Luce" in the municipality of Tonac, which is an excellent example of a French castle dating back to the sixteenth century, as it has been well preserved with its beautiful gardens.

In Montignac, you can find a group of prehistoric cave paintings in the Lascaux Cave, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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