This "Venice of the dordogne" doesn't quite live up to its nickname but it does boast several buildings featuring renaissance and medieval architecture. Much of the towns landmarks are church related; the abbey built by Charlamagne, the church of St. Peter, as well as the belfry are all historical, religious landmarks worth seeing. The Church of St. Peter, parts of which are as old as the 15th century, also makes for a good place to look over the entire town. The Peyrelevade Dolmen, a preserved megalithic monument, is another local attraction that is worth seeing.

Excideuil, located in the northern region of Dordogne, boasts three real destinations that draw people. While the first two are places; local buildings and a local castle, the third is an event, the weekly market. The town is filled with 16th century houses that are beautiful displays of that era's workmanship. You can also visit a local church that has beautiful gothic architecture. The castle, which is perched on a rocky outcropping, held against and repelled three separate attacks by Richard the Lionheart. The local market transforms this sleepy village into a picture of hustle and bustle when it is held each Thursday.

This village in the south-east of dordogne is a perfect destination for those seeking a glimpse into 16th century life in the area. Some of the local buildings have been through restoration, yet many more remain still standing through the sheer power of the building neighbouring them without many improvements having been made since their construction. Another unique sight in the area is the variety of features carved in to the buildings. The chief of which is the 'Maison des Têtes' with some very ancient carved heads near the top of the ancient building.

This tiny village in the central portion of the Dordogne boasts some impressive numbers. They draw over a million visitors a year to their village of 900. This isn't that surprising though when you consider how much of Man's history can be found nearby. The numerous local caves hold one of the few sites where visitors can see prehistoric cave paintings, Fond de Gaume. It is also the location where CroMagnon man was discovered in the early 19th century. Visitors can also find several different areas displaying prehistoric relics as well as informational displays.

Centrally located in Dordogne Limeuil is nestled in the confluence of the Vezer and Dordogne rivers. One of the village's best features, is its lack of features. Without significant historical and cultural landmarks it is not a sight-seeing destination on every map. The lack of traffic allows those who do visit to enjoy the villages greatest feature, it's beauty. The water front location of the village provides visitors with opportunities for canoeing as well as enjoying the river beach. The cobblestone streets and beautiful homes and gardens provide a tranquil haven from the rush seen in some of the other towns.

Another bastide town in Dordogne, Manpazier provides features the others do not. As you stroll through the marketplace you can still see some of the weighing measuring equipment used 600 years ago. Manpazier has been officially recognize as 'one of the most beautiful towns in France', an official declaration in that country. Throughout the year the village boasts festivals not to be missed. The flower festival in the spring brings the areas beauty to life. Summer's bodega, held at night, is a display of the local buildings in unique lighting with music playing everywhere.

The Perigord Vert region of northern Dordogne's official centre, Nontron offers a few unique buildings, most of which can be find in the colombage, the towns' centre. It is however an excellent centre for your sight seeing adventures in the area. Just out side of town you will find Roc Poperdu and Roc Branlant a pair of curious rock formations. In nearby Bussiere-Badil the medieval village provides a look into the buildings of a different time. For lovers of buildings that offer a little more beauty Varaignes villages and chateau seem to be pulled from a postcard.

Even more impressive than Les Eyzies Million annual visitors to 900 villagers is Rocamadours Million annual visitors to only 600 villagers. These huge numbers are easily impressed by the beauty of the village, you can see it spread across the cliff face as you approach. The reason they come in the first place though is because of the shrine to the Madonna. As the Shrines reputation for healing power grew the tiny village became a stopping point on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Campostela. Rocamadour is located on the eastern edge of the Dordogne in the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy.

Saint Jean de Cole's, located in the north of Dordogne, water front location on the River Cole helps add to the beauty that has made the village one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'. Within the colombage, town center, there are many impressive homes with their traditional style roofing. The church and bell tower in the village are beautiful pieces of architecture as well as displays of craftsmanship. The 15th century Chateau de la Marthonie take that beauty to another level. They are both must see sights in Saint Jean de Cole. If your visit to Dordogne falls in the second week of May, visitors to the village can also enjoy the flower festival.

Located just outside of the south-west region of Dordogne, which is one of the four wine producing regions of Bordeaux, it is the gateway to Bordeaux from Dordogne. The town, which has roots as far back as the Romans, is surrounded by a variety of vineyards and wineries. Most of these offers the traveller a chance to tour their facilities, taste some of the wine, and even purchase some of their favorites. When you have seen enough of the wineries, take time to notice the houses and building of the town. Most of them are constructed from the native yellow stone found in the area.

Terrason is not a very large town. Located in the north of Dordogne it is unique for it's blue slate roofs. While the town doesn't boast as many landmarks as some of its neighboring villages in the area it does boast impressive stonework as well as a few beautiful areas. The archway bridge is impressive not only for its beauty, but also for its size and construction. The abbey is also very impressive. All of this is best seen from Jardins de l'imaginaire, the local gardens that are likely to have brought you to Terrason in the first place.

While Thiviers is not nearly as quite as some of the others villages in the area, though it has maintained its charm, changing little over the passing years. If you visit the area you can't pass on the foie gras, not that the villagers would let you. They take pride in being known as the 'Capital of the foie gras in Green Perigord'. The product is such a key to the local economy as well as a source of price that there is a local museum dedicated to the production of foie gras. Another point of pride that is supported by a local museum is the towns' history of pottery.

Villefranche-du-Perigord, another bastide town, is located in the south-west of Dordogne nearby Monpazier, It has accumulated a lot of history since its 1261 founding. It is also a great base of exploration for the lush local forests and nearby smaller villages. Like the other bastide towns the village is laid out around a centre marketplace that boasts beautiful arcades as well as several impressive buildings near the marketplace. Villefranche-du-Perigor is also the host of a mushrooms (known as ceps) market. There is a display in the village that discusses the role mushrooms and chestnuts play in the towns' economy.