5 Historic towns of South-West France and their specialties

1. ROCAMADOUR AND ITS CHEESE 

A place of legend and history, the extraordinary village of Rocamadour is perched on the side of a limestone cliff. The eponymous Rocamadour cheese is produced there, a soft creamy white goat cheese with a flat round shape. Enjoyed by locals since the 15th century, it is often served warm on top of a green salad. 

2. SAINT-EMILION AND ITS WINES 

The beautiful town of Saint-Émilion and its surrounding vineyards were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.  The area has more than 130 wine producers and is celebrated as one of the greatest wine regions in the world.  It is home to many Grand Cru Classé wines whose classification attests to their exceptional quality and taste. 

3. SARLAT AND ITS FOIE GRAS 

Sarlat is a beautifully-preserved medieval town located in the Perigord Noir region of France.  The area is famous for its duck specialties, particularly foie gras, the buttery delicacy made from the liver of ducks or geese. The twice weekly open-air market in Sarlat is the perfect place to find foie gras from local producers. 

4. BRIVE AND ITS WALNUT LIQUEUR 

Founded in the 1st century BC by the Romans, the southwestern city of Brive is located in the Périgord region, renowned for its high-quality walnut production. Since 1839, the Denoix family has used them to produce an exceptional walnut liqueur using the same recipe, techniques and original copper cauldrons.    

5. LES EYZIES AND ITS CAVIAR 

One of the cradles of humanity, Les Eyzies is world famous for its prehistoric painted caves and the discovery of the first Cro-Magnon remains in the 1800s. It is now also known for its caviar production. France is actually the 4th largest producer of caviar in the world, and most French caviar comes from this region. 

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SLL Perigord Travel was started by a Frenchman whose family has owned a castle in Perigord since 1764 and his wife, a sixth-generation Texan who moved to France in her 20’s. Their combined love for the region led to their desire to share it with people who, though they may already know Paris, have yet to experience the remarkable beauty and rich history of this exceptional corner of France. 

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