The Dordogne and the 4 Périgords
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During your holidays or weekend at the Château de la Côte, discover the different Périgords: Green, White, Black and Purple. Exceptional lands, rich and varied landscapes, remarkable sites, picturesque villages, varied cuisine, unforgettable encounters...
The Green Perigord
Nature is the definition of Perigord Vert. On foot, by VTT or on horseback, you can explore the country lanes around the castle, follow the itinerary of the green path from Thiviers to Saint Pardoux la Rivière. Discover the valley of the Dronne, the Côle et l’Isle, Brantôme, Saint Jean de Côle and the castle of the Marthonie, Mareuil…
The White Périgord
You can visit the city of Périgueux and its Roman Vesunna Museum, its Saint Front cathedral and its oriental-style domes. Near Ribérac, you can discover the fortified Romanesque churches with domes built during the 12th century. To see : Neuvic, the botanical park and the castle, Saint Germain du Salembre, Sorges the « truffle capital of the Perigord »…
The Black Perigord
South-east of the Dordogne, the Black Périgord has the largest concentration in the world of prehistoric and natural caves, castles and mansions. You must discover the Sarlat market, its alleys and its cathedral, Domme, La Roque-Gageac , Beynac and Cazenac, Castelnaud, Les Milandes, Marqueyssac, Hautefort…
The Purple Perigord
It is the country of medieval cities, "bastides" and ancient villages. The purple Périgord is the country of the Bergerac vineyards, heir to a two-thousand-year-old wine-growing tradition. The Bergerac region also has many historical sites classified by UNESCO: villages, castles, bastides and abbeys such as Cadouin and Saint Avit Senieur.