Vacations in Périgueux
Périgueux, the prefecture, is located in the center of the Dordogne, and combines Gallo-Roman, medieval and Renaissance heritage.
Périgueux is just a 45-minute drive from the 3-star campsite in the Dordogne.
Périgueux:
historical city
Highlights include the majestic cathedral of Saint-Front, a World Heritage site with its white stone domes and traces of the Périgord Blanc region, and the ancient ruins of the Vesone tower and amphitheater.
The remains of the Gallo-Roman house can be visited at the Vesunna Museum.
The best view of the old town is from the Mataguerre tower and the orientation table at the top.
For picnics or relaxation, Périgueux is also renowned for its many parks and gardens.
The best place to meet local producers and discover regional specialities is at the market every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
For accommodation, don’t hesitate to rent a mobile home at our campsite near Périgueux.
Périgueux: cradle of Périgord’s gastronomic heritage
Foie Gras
Périgord’s gastronomic heritage is partly due to its foie gras.
Close to Montpon-Ménestérol and the Isle valley, you can meet real local producers, chat and discover their magnificent products such as foie gras, duck breast and duck confit.
Don’t hesitate to ask us for advice on your choices, and the same goes for restaurants.
Walnut oil
In Neuvic sur l’isle, visit the Moulin de la Veyssière, one of the last remaining watermills in the Dordogne, where quality Périgord walnut and hazelnut oils are produced.
In July and August, pressings open to the public take place on Friday afternoons.
Cheeses
Cheese lovers can visit Echourgnac Abbey, where Trappe d’Echourgnac is made.
The sisters sell their produce, as well as goat’s cheese made by the brothers of the Saint Jean-Baptiste priory, jams and fruit jellies.
At the Montpon market on Wednesdays, don’t hesitate to visit Biquette, who sells her Pizou goat cheeses.
the surrounding area of the Dordogne campsite
