Old Greetings from Les Eyzies …

April 12, 2008

A collection of old Postcards from Les Eyzies de Tayac.

A special Thank You to Monsieur P Reijnen for sharing these rare postcards with us.

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Valley of the Neanderthal

December 13, 2007

Walking Dordogne has about 20 excellent walks in their Itinerary, varying from 3 hours to 10 hours, most walks can be combined with other walks to make them longer or shorter. Our walks are guaranteed to show you the REAL Dordogne, and take you to all the main highlights this region is famous for.Our walks are suitable for all ages, but for most walks a certain level of fitness and stamina is required. Most walks are on tracks & trails, some marked, others not. Certain walks to caves, dwellings, ruins and view points are off the tracks, and up hill walking is often required.
Some of our walks may not be suitable for people with a fear of heights.

The great thing about Walking Dordogne is that our walks are not planned months or weeks ahead, we usually plan the walks together with the customer the day before, depending on the wishes and preferences of the customer, this way we can make sure everyone gets to see what they want to see. If the walks are done in combination, with canoeing or horse riding, then these walks are usually planned ahead, to guarentee the use of the horses or canoes.

As of September 2007 we will be offering “Day Trips” to people who are in the area and would like to see some of the best kept secrets the Vezere Valley has to offer. An example of a “Day Trip” is the “Valley of Caves”, a 5 / 7 hour walk exploring more than 30 (Neaderthal) caves, shelters, troglodytes, underground cavern, stunning views and lots more. Below are some pics taken on this trip. Remember, these caves, shelters, troglodytes, caverns are NOT mentioned in any books, or on any maps. 

To see the REAL Dordogne, visit: www.walkingdordogne.com

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Photo Tour Ferme de Tayac

December 9, 2007

For 2 years now, B&B Ferme  de Tayac has been the choice of accommodation for people from all around the world.
Ferme de Tayac, a lovely 12th century former farmhouse / monastery in the hart of the Vezere Valley, just 5 minutes walk from Les Eyzies. For hundreds of years Ferme de Tayac was occupied by the munks, who also farmed the land around it.
In 2001 Suzanne & Mike purchased Ferme de Tayac after it had been unoccupied for over 10 years. It was in a sorry state, and was deemed dangerous and a hazzard.
It took Suzanne & Mike 7 years to bring Ferme de Tayac back to it’s former glory.
With among other things, meter thick walls, rooms built into solid rock, oak beam structures, and bedrooms in former monks quarters make Ferme de Tayac  a speacial and very unique place to stay whilst visiting the Dordogne, and it is not hard to see why Ferme de Tayac has been the travellers choice of accommodation for 2 years.   

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Tayac Photo Album

December 1, 2007

A small scenic tour of Tayac.

Although part of Les Eyzies, Tayac is actually more than 600 years older 

A small picturesque village built up against a hill, dominated by “St. Martin” a large fortified church, now national monument.

Being just 10 minutes walking distance from Les Eyzies it is a very nice place to stay if you wish to keep away from the tourist crowds and busy main street.

B&B Ferme de Tayac, next to St Martin is a former 12th century Farmhouse and Monastery is rated the #1 B&B in the Dordogne. Rooms are large and cozy, and all have a view.

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Welcome to Scenic Dordogne

August 25, 2007

www.scenicdordogne.com

Welcome to Scenic Dordogne This site is to promote this beautiful region in  South West France, not with words, but with pictures.
The Dordogne has more than 1000 castles, the Vezere Valley contains 147 prehistoric sites dating from the Palaeolithic and 25 decorated caves, and more than 250 UNESCO sites of interest which makes this region the undisputed prehistoric capital of the world.

http://scenicdordogne.com

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