Most French people refer to the area as the Prigord, a name used for the region before the French revolution the region changed its name to. Just before entering Les Eyzies you will also pass the Font de Gaume - Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 - : this prehistoric cave is one of the most incredible Palaeolithic sites in the world. The Dordogne dpartement (24) is found within the Aquitaine region of the southwest corner of France. Walk down old streets and past the 12th century abbey church and bell tower before you had into the rolling countryside, pass farmyards, walk through forest and along trails and quiet country lanes and pass Chateau Fages. After breakfast you have a transfer to either St Cyprien (longer hike) or to Meyrals (shorter hike). Saint Cyprien where the longer hikes begins is worth a small detour especially on a Sunday as it’s market day in the morning.However, if you are not steady in your feet then maybe give this one a miss as there is a lot of steps in the castle. There is parking closer for those that need it. Course 9 km Course 12 km Course 16 km Course 19. Longer option : Saint Cyprien > Les EyziesĤh10 - 15 km - Ascent: 320m / Descent: 320m The Dordogne shelters an incredible number of castles, monuments and Tourist sites. Parking is roughly 700m from the castle with a walkway of loose stones to get to it. Canoe trip on the Dordogne river to discover the valley of the castles from the river.
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