Les Eyzies and the surrounding region
Les Eyzies, a small village in Périgord Noir, is nestled along the banks of the river Vézère, a tributary of the Dordogne. In and around the village are numerous prehistoric caves, some of which have wallpaintings that are a must see. You will also find the interesting Musée National de la Préhistoire (National Prehistorical Museum) located in a 13-th century fortress built into a rock. Les Eyzies is also home to some restaurants that suit a variety of tastes and pocketbooks. You will also find shops and a Monday market where you can purchase the fixings for your own gourmet menu.If you miss the market on Monday in les Eyzies, don't worry becauseyou'll find markets in surrounding villages on different days of the week where you can buy regional produce. However, the area has more to offer than fresh produce from local markets. You can explore its vast woods on foot, rent a bike and meander through the quaint villages, admiring the farmhouses built inPérigord style, enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding,or float down the Vézère in a rented canoe. If golf is your game,you'll find both 9-hole and 18-hole courses. When you are exercised-out, you can hop in your car and discover the more than 1200 castles in the region, including Des Milandes, made famous by the American songstress Josephine Baker. During the summer, several cultural festivals are held such as in the medieval village of Sarlat.