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Article: Travel: Dreamy days in Dordogne; The Brits' favourite bit of France more than justifies its reputation as a holiday haven. Peter Woodman explores its picturesque towns, historic caves and fantastic food.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- January 12, 2002
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Byline: Peter Woodman
Drifting down the dreamy Dordogne is a delight for all visitors to this pretty corner of south-west France long loved by Britons.
Yes, we thought it would be picturesque, but the Dordogne area is more than just scenic.
There's the river itself, then there are the splendid Middle Ages hilltop towns, the craggy cliffs, the caves, the gorges and, of course, the food and drink.
After flying to Bordeaux, our first stop was at the Hostellerie des Ducs in the small town of Duras, set high above a plain 27 miles south west ...