Interesting Places near Les Fontenelles in the Dordogne

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	LES FONTENELLES is situated in rolling country near to the town of Bergerac.
		It is ideally placed for tourist visits to both the magnificent valleys of the Dordogne and the Lot rivers. There are numerous walks along quiet country lanes and bicycling, on the bicycles provided, is a joy. Further afield are the majestic chateaux of the two rivers and of course, this is also one of France's leading wine growing areas.

	ISSIGEAC	ISSIGEAC is a medieval village within walking distance (less than 5 Kms) of Les Fontenelles. It's narrow streets and old buildings make it a haven for photographers whilst it's lively markets attract everybody.
	CASTILLONNES	CASTILLONNES is a bastide town with a beautiful market square, lying just 5 kms to the south of Les Fontenelles. Bastide towns were built in the 12th and 13th centuries to a military plan and many of the them survive to this day.
	VILLEREAL	Villereal is a bastide town in Lot et Garonne. The village centres around it’s rare 13th century Market Hall and square with shops and cafes and lively markets. The cafes, both in the square and surrounding area are always favourite places for locals and tourists alike
	BERGERAC	BERGERAC is the largest town in the Perigord Poupre region. The region is apparently named after the rich purple grapes which grow abundantly here. It has a very nice "old town" and pleasant walks along the River Dordogne.
	VILLENEUVE SUR LOT	Built in the 12th century under the instructions of Alphonse de Poitiers, the bastide of Villeneuve-sur-Lot is stilll an impressive town today. With narrow lanes and old buildings lying behind the banks of the Lot, the town manages to blend the history of it's past with the needs of today
	PERIGUEUX	PERIGUEUX is the capital of the Perigord region of France. This link takes you to the website of the Office de Tourisme de Perigueux. Sadly, at present, the website is not available in English.
	SARLAT	Capital of Black Périgord, Sarlat is an exceptionally preserved city. More than 1.000 years of architecture live through the narrow lanes and buildings. The city of Sarlat was founded in the 8th century and today, the number of buildings, of historical importance, still existing make it one of the leading heritage sites in Europe.
	DORDOGNE VALLEY	An article on holidaying in the Dordogne Valley region, with some comments about Sarlat, Beynac, Rocamadour, Lascaux, Grotte de Font-de-Gaume, Domme and Monpazier.
	LOT VALLEY	I'm pleased to offer this guide to Lot et Garonne and the Lot Valley, brought to you by FRENCH NEWS, the English language periodical about France.

Ian Holden