France - Limousin, the Dordogne & the Lot (PDF Chapter) New Lonely Planet

Together, Limousin, the Dordogne and the Lot are the heart and soul of la belle France. Turreted châteaux and medieval villages line the riverbanks, wooden-hulled gabarres (barges) wander the waterways, and market stalls overflow with foie gras and fine wines.

France - Limousin, the Dordogne & the Lot (PDF Chapter) New Lonely Planet

admire the ancient artwork of our prehistoric ancestors in the Vézère Valley
maps
descend into the depths on an underground river tour of the Gouffre de Padirac
transport
pick up some foodie souvenirs at Sarlat-la-Canéda's wonderful Saturday market
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Limousin, Limoges & around, Brive-la-Gaillarde & around, the Dordogne, Périgueux, Brantôme, Sarlat-la-Canéda, the Vézère Valley, the Dordogne Valley, Monpazier, Bergerac, the Lot and Cahors & around.