2. Chateau de CastelnaudCastelnaud La Chapelle The Château de Castelnaud is a medieval fortress in the commune of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, overlooking the Dordogne River in Périgord, southern France. It was erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Gouffre de PadiracPadirac The Padirac Chasm is a cave located near Gramat, in the Lot department, Occitanie region, France. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Chateau des MilandesCastelnaud La Chapelle The Château des Milandes is a manor house in the commune of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in the Dordogne département of France. Built by Francois de Caumont around 1489, it was, until 1535, the main house of the lords of Caumont, who preferred to live in this manor house instead of the large, uncomfortable medieval castle of Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. In 1940, the entertainer Josephine Baker rented the château and then bought it in 1947.It has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1986. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Lascaux IIMontignac Lascaux is the setting of a complex of caves near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne in southwestern France. Over 600 parietal wall paintings cover the interior walls and ceilings of the cave. The paintings represent primarily large animals, typical local and contemporary fauna that correspond with the fossil record of the Upper Paleolithic time. The drawings are the combined effort of many generations, and with continued debate, the age of the paintings is estimated at around 17,000 years . Lascaux was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1979, as element of the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The USA is still the top wine consumer by volume worldwide, says VINEXPO Chief Executive Robert Beynat, speaking at the pre-Bordeaux show press conference in London on 5th February 2013
France is world's top wine exporter out of 10
Just 10 countries account for 95% of world wine exports and France is top with sales of US$10 billion in 2011, VINEXPO Chief Executive Robert Beynat confirmed at the pre-Bordeaux show press conference in London on 5th February 2013
Nigeria first market for top French champagne producer in 2013
A rapidly growing middle class in Nigeria will put it on the world map of wine very soon, and it is already the number one target market for a top champagne producer, VINEXPO Chief Executive Robert Beynat commented at the pre-Bordeaux show press conference in London on 5th February 2013
Touring with the Caravan and Motorhome Club: Pomport Beach
Situated just south of Bergerac and close to the famous Monbazillac vineyards, Pomport Beach is a site that wine lovers and families alike can enjoy. The private lake is ideal for swimming and fishing while there is also a swimming pool, tennis courts and mini-golf on site. Bergerac, with its medieval centre and attractive squares, is ten minutes’ drive away and several châteaux are also close by, including Château de Monbazillac, a 16th-century castle with a fairy tale feel.
UK world's biggest market for imported wines
UK is the first market in the world by retail value for imported wines, and we're drinking more and better, VINEXPO Chief Executive Robert Beynat confirmed at the pre-Bordeaux show press conference in London on 5th February 2013