ancient ruins
Lascaux Caves
Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.
39 km · about 45 min drive
New Aquitaine, France · Europe
Périgueux sits on the route: 5 minutes from Coulounieix-Chamiers, 39km from Lascaux Caves.
Périgueux is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 34,770, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Périgueux sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Périgueux to your route.
Périgueux (, French: [peʁiɡø] ; Occitan: Peireguers [pejɾeˈɣɥes, pejɾeˈɡœː] or Periguers [peɾiˈɣɥes, peɾiˈɡœː]) is a commune in the Dordogne department, in the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.
Périgueux is the prefecture of Dordogne, and was the capital city of the historic region ofRead more
Périgord. It is also the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese.
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Périgueux is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1869 latitude, 0.7144 longitude.
Périgueux has a population of approximately 34,770 people, making it a town in France.
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ancient ruins
Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The perfectly preserved golden-stone medieval capital of Perigord Noir, renowned for its foie gras, truffles, and Saturday market.
51 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A formidable 12th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff overlooking the Dordogne River, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in France.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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