Périgord Holiday

Périgueux is an ancient city, rich in Gallo-Roman archaeological sites. Today, the narrow medieval lanes of its town centre are infilled with small- …

Tourism contributes almost a quarter of the department’s income. But call the area by its regional name, Périgord, and the lens shifts.

Often referred to as "black gold", the culinary delicacy has captivated the world, in part because of its fetching price and scarcity but also …