The main city in the Périgord Pourpre is Bergerac. Périgord Pourpre: the Purple Périgord corresponds to southern Dordogne, around Bergerac and its vineyard, with its leaves that turn red in autumn.
The main city in the Périgord Noir is Sarlat-la-Canéda. The color black is in reference to the dark foliage of the many oaks present in this area. The castle of Fénelon is the first impressive Périgordian fortress of the Dordogne Valley revealed when coming from Souillac. The Périgord Noir: the Black Périgord is located in the southeast, around Sarlat-la-Canéda.The color white is in reference to its limestone soils. The Périgord Blanc: the White Périgord is located below the Périgord Vert, and the main city here is Perigueux.The main city in the Périgord Vert is Montron. This is where the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park is located.
From cave paintings to Roman occupation, or from the Hundred Years War to the Renaissance, all have shaped the landscape you see The Dordogne Valley retains many traces of its historic past. Of Biosphere Reserves, a prestigious recognition for an environment of exceptional quality. It is the only river in France to be part of the UNESCO World Network Of the Dordogne river provide lots of fun activities including swimming and canoeing. With its fascinating cultural heritage and beautifully preserved natural environment, the Dordogne Valley has it all.