Located in the southwest of France, the Dordogne is mostly part of the Aquitaine Basin and its northeastern fringe is part of the Massif Central. With an area of 9, km2, the Dordogne is the third largest French department. Its population is estimated at 41, inhabitants in The Dordogne benefits from a very temperate climate which will make your stays pleasant in all seasons.
The sun is generally omnipresent, even if storms often come to disrupt the atmosphere and bring a little much-appreciated freshness. Autumn and winter , under the influence of the ocean, are generally mild and humid, punctuated by episodes of cold that are rarely intense, with some exceptions.
The influence of the nearby ocean, winter is also marked by fairly frequent gales. At this time, prehistoric men whose traces date back , years lived at the foot of the limestone cliffs. It is characterized by the birth of the territory of the petrocores Gallic community dating back to BC which, after the Gallic War, became one of the cities of the Roman province of Aquitaine whose capital is Vesunna.
During this period, Vesunna acquired significant urban facilities aqueducts, amphitheaters, etc. The Vesunna Museum is open all year round. It is the ideal place for a cultural afternoon for all ages. Watch our video report and read our article. The construction of these castles extended from the 11th century to the Revolution , which is why the castles as we can visit them today are characterized by the juxtaposition of various architectural trends.
There is the keep and the 12th century castle as well as another castle dating from the Renaissance , with a magnificent garden.
