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More than 400.000 years ago our ancestors  settled in the lush green  Vezere Valley. Today, Les Eyzies de Tayac and the surrounding area is one of the most interesting, fascinating and beautiful places in the world. We invite you to come and see and experience the area around Les Eyzies de Tayac, only then will you understand why our ancestors chose this place as their home. In and around the town of Les Eyzies de Tayac are a series of prehistoric rock dwellings, the caves include some of the most significant archaeological finds of the Upper Paleolithic (from about 40,000 to10,000 years ago) and Middle Paleolithic (200,000 to 40,000 years ago) periods they are especially noted for their extensive wall drawings. Les Eyzies is ideally situated in the the Vézère valley which contains 147 prehistoric sites dating from the Paleolithic and 25 decorated caves.  Les Eyzies de Tayac is also home to the National Prehistoric Museum, Font de Gaume, Combereilles, Cro Magnon Shelter, The Grand Roc, Fortified Church of Tayac ( Saint Martin) and many, many more sites of interest.

For more info visit: www.leseyzies-tourist.info

Walking Dordogne, canoeing, mountain biking, horse riding, this is the real way to experience the REAL Dordogne. Walking Dordogne will take you to the places that are only accesable on foot, if you want to experience the real Dordogne, you will have to get off the roads, and on the tracks. Walking Dordogne started as a hobby, since 2001 we have spent six years exploring the Dordogne and Vezere Valley. Based in Les Eyzies de Tayac, we have the Vezere Valley at our doorstep, the Vezere river running through our back yard.The Dordogne has so much to offer in such a small area. More than 400.000 years of history at your feet, from Neanderthal rock shelters, to CroMagnon dwellings, from Medieval towns & Villages, to fortified bastides.The Vezere Valley is with it’s more than 250 UNESCO sites of interest the undisputed Prehistoric Capital of the world. The most exciting and scenic places this amazing region has to offer is only accessible by foot, horse, canoe, or mountain bike.Unforgettable Dordogne guarantees to take you to the places the average tourist never gets to see, We guarantee you an unforgettable experience, and best of all, we guarantee you the REAL Dordogne

For more info visit : http://walkingdordogne.com/