Around the Mas des Boriesenjoy the unique historical and pre-historic heritage of the Dordogne
From the famous Lascaux caves, to Périgueux (City of Art and History), Sarlat and Bergerac, Brantôme (the Venice of Périgord), 10 of the most beautiful villages in France or the hundreds of castles and churches of at all times, you will be spoiled for choice whether you are alone, in a couple or with your family.
The hotel Mas des Bories is located almost in the center of the Dordogne, just 10 minutes from Périgueux.
We list some remarkable sites below, but you will find many of them on the Wikipedia site. Good visit !
Françoise et Pascal Ugolini
Castles and mansions of the Dordogne
There are more than 1,000 castles in Dordogne; among the best known: Château de Hautefort, Château de Castelnaud, Château de Commarque, Château de Monbazillac, Château de Beynac, Château de l'Herm, Château de Bourdeilles, Château de Biron, Château des Milandes, Château de Montfort, Château de Puymartin, Château de Losse.
The Most Beautiful Villages of France
Of the 155 sites of the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, 10 are in Dordogne, placing the department in first place tied with Aveyron: Belvès, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Domme, Limeuil, Monpazier, La Roque-Gageac, Saint-Amand-de-Coly, Saint-Jean-de-Côle
et Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
There are also bastides, including Villefranche-du-Périgord, Eymet and Saint-Aulaye the only country house in the Pays Périgord vert.
