"Aquitaine" Top 5 Page for this destination Aquitaine by andrewwhite

Aquitaine Travel Guide: 2,326 reviews and 5,788 photos

Here's a beautiful place Mr Wilcox

In September 2003 I spent 10 days travelling around Aquitaine or more correctly the Dordogne/Perigord region of France. My journeys took me to a host of wonderful towns and villages, each with their own charm and character.
The countryside, despite the lack of rainfall, was green and verdant with many heavily forrested areas and more Chateaux than you could shake a stick at.
The people were friendly, polite and pleasant even to someone whose knowledge of the language could be written on the back of my hand (as it was, of course, so I could remember the basics)

The pace of life is never too frantic.

Keeping a watch for granny

There is a lovely relaxed feel about this part of France which you easily settle into and adapt to.
Unless you're a driver of course, in which case keep your wits about you at all times!!

Gardens & Flowers.

Just somewhere to sit and relax

Almost every house has a pretty display of plants even if it is only a hanging geranium dangling from a window sill.
The more adventurous have the most beautiful landscaped gardens with an impressive range of flowers, shrubs and trees.
All the plantings compliment the wonderful stone and architecture of the homes and buildings.

Last visit to Aquitaine: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Aug 26, 2004
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The Perigord Noir Garden Aquarium Things to Do (14)

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St Yrieix Things to Do (14)

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Comments (11)

EleanorTheresa Mar 30, 2007 at 2:10 PM Report Abuse

Merci, Andrew, for the wonderful pictures and commentary. My husband and I will be staying in Monsac for a month this spring; your pages are most helpful.
tiabunna Mar 7, 2006 at 2:55 PM Report Abuse

Great photos and good reading to go with them, Andrew.
metteks Oct 12, 2005 at 8:49 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful photos. Especially the one at your intro-page.
Gwynethart Sep 5, 2005 at 3:03 PM Report Abuse

Yes please...I would like to stay here for a nice, long time...great pages! :-))
freya_heaven Jan 31, 2005 at 3:24 PM Report Abuse

More gorgeous areas of France to explore, wonderful photos, especially in your travelogues. Les Fontaines looks a great place to stay.
longlostfriend Nov 14, 2004 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

Terrific pages of a part of france I have yet to visit. Great information, tips & photographs. Keep 'em coming!!
tpal Nov 4, 2004 at 1:56 PM Report Abuse

Hello Andrew, Absolutely perfect! Your Travelogues and photos are great. We think this is our next trip and your pages are a big help especially the accommodations tips. Thanks ...Tom
Goner Oct 16, 2004 at 9:59 PM Report Abuse

Love the pic of Granny and the cat! Did you make it to Sarlat?
nhcram Sep 29, 2004 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Isn't it such a lovely area?? I am soooo in love with it.
chodearm Sep 22, 2004 at 1:27 PM Report Abuse

That Granny photo is awesome.