The elegant boulevard des Pyrénées in Pau affords sublime views of the Pyrenees in the distance


dog belonging to young Marcel Ravidat, disappeared down a hole in pursuit of a rabbit) is located near the village of Montignac, in the Dordogne. Follow the snaking path of the mighty river and you will also spot riverside castles and troglodyte houses in the sheer rock faces. Equally impressive is the Proumeyssac Chasm, a 'crystal


cathedral' in an underground vault, measuring 40 metres high and comprised of spectacular natural concretions. It is just 30 minutes from Sarlat-la-Canéda, which is as


pretty as a picture. Try to visit on market day and don't forget to try some of its famous goose and duck dishes. Meanwhile, Bergerac is another real charmer in Périgord


– explore its labyrinth of ever-so charming streets and little squares before heading to Place Pélissière for lunch, where you will be greeted by the statue of Cyrano de Bergerac. And children will love a little river cruise in a gabarre – a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Oenophiles will want to head to the Gironde, home


to many world-famous wines. Follow one of the wine routes and stop off at some of the numerous friendly and informative vineyards for a tour and tasting – in no time, you will know your Médoc from your Buzet. Our tip is to read the “Le Guide Best of Wine Tourism” brochure or website (bestofwinetourism.fr) which allows you to select a vineyard or cellar visit according to your preferred theme – such as those with guest rooms, Architecture & Landscapes, Art & Culture, on-site-dining, etc. Among the must-see villages is Saint-Émilion, home to


the first vineyard listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site (in 1999) as well as the largest monolithic church in Europe. Wine tasting options aplenty too, of course! Gironde's capital is Bordeaux, a beautiful, elegant city which is home to the emblematic Cité du Vin museum housed in a stunning building – it will teach you everything you need to know about wine history and winemaking. Make the most of your time in the city with a quayside


Dordogne's pretty Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the heart of Périgord Noir 10


bike ride en famille before hunting down one of the city's famed sweet treats, the canelé cake. Over in the Landes, you’ll find the pine Forêt des Landes, the largest in


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