The PĂ©rigord is envied the world over for the splendors of its traditional gastronomy. High-quality products used in the preparation of its local cuisine include foie gras, other duck- and goose-based ingredients, the famous black truffles of the PĂ©rigord, chestnuts, walnuts (which have been awarded their own Appellation dâOrigine ContrĂŽlĂ©e (AOC) label), and PĂ©rigord strawberries, not forgetting the wines of Bergerac (13 of which are AOC), produced from top grape varieties on land that neighbors the âgrands crus classĂ©sâ of Bordeaux and the sweet wine of Mombazillac, perfect for accompany foie gras.
The VĂ©zĂšre Valley is home to some of the richest historical sites in Europe, including prestigious sites, famous Caves such as Lascaux and natural rock shelters. Fifteen of these decorated sites are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites also the Valley has a concentration of the most beautiful buildings of the Middle ages and the Renaissance, including castles perched on the rock, villages full of character (10 of which are officially listed among the âPlus beaux villages de Franceâ (Franceâs Most Beautiful Villages such as St LĂšon sur VĂ©zĂšre - 10 min away) and of course, renowned towns such as Sarlat and PĂ©rigueux, officially classified as a âVille dâart et dâHistoireâ (Town of Art and History).