The map above shows the relationships between Sarlat, Les Eyzies, and Montignac, a golden triangle of history and prehistory. Most of the allure of the Dordogne is found in the countryside. You'll need a car, despite the fact that there are train stations in Les Eyzies and Sarlat. You'll save money by renting a vacation house for that length of time, either in the restored medieval center of Sarlat or the countryside. How much time need to visit Périgord Noir? If you like history, ancient castles and fortifications, prehistoric painted caves, natural beauty, and great cuisine you would not completely cover the area in a week. The center of the study of the region's prehistory is here as well, in the new National Museum of Prehistory perched on a cliff in the village of Les-Eyzies-de-Tayac. The region is dark with trees, especially walnuts, for which it is famous, as well as being known for its black truffles. Over 150 sites line the Vézère river alone. It is here that the underground is laced with prehistoric painted and engraved caves. The Périgord Noir (black) is probably of the most interest to the traveler.
Wines take the names of the towns on the map, Bergerac, and Monbazilac.
The Périgord Blanc (white) is so named because of the landscape's exposed limestone, which has been used for building materials in the cities.The Périgord Verte (green) is named for the verdant hills around the center, Nontron.The region is divided into four parts, the orange dots represent the primary market towns.