4. Grotte de NiauxNiaux The Grotte de Cussac is a cave containing over 150 Paleolithic artworks as well as several human remains. It is located in the Dordogne River valley in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France. The cave was discovered on September 30, 2000, by amateur speleologist Marc Delluc and formally announced by the French Ministry of Culture on December 8, 2000. It is currently under protection for scientific study, and closed to the public. The cave's artworks are estimated to be 25,000 years old, and are almost exclusively engravings, often very large, made with stone tools on the walls, or with fingers on clay soil. Pigments are limited to very few red dots. They include both classic instances of Upper Paleolithic animal art and rarer images including birds, enigmatic figures, and perha... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
France Travel Guide - Visiting the French Village of La Roque-Gageac
Take a tour of French Village of La Roque-Gageac in La Roque-Gageac, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
La Roque-Gageac, in the Aquitaine region of France, is an amiable village enveloped in the serene waters of the Dordogne river.
This spectacular town is nestled against a sheer, protective cliff, with some of the town's structures built right into the rock.
Compelling town sites include its riverside houses, narrow alleys, and manicured gardens all of which are absolutely delightful.
The beautiful buildings of La Roque-Gageac are largely stone structures from the medieval ages, many covered in lush flora.
A fortified village in the medieval era, it is beset with archaic manors and beautiful time worn residences.
The town also has several stairways that climb to the cave dwellings in carved out of the cliff.
Travel France - Exploring the Medieval Village of Monpazier
Take a tour of French Village of Monpazier in Monpazier, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Concealed in the Dordogne region of Southwest France is a vintage town out of the medieval era known as Monpazier.
The plaza at the heart of the town is the centerpiece around which the entire grid structure of the city is based.
The medieval buildings built of sandstone, blocks of stone with wood panels, and lovely arches are laid out around the town.
Its humble origins as a 13th century bastide have ensured its immaculate layout has lasted through the centuries.
The medieval architecture retained by the gorgeous stones and vibrantly painted wooden shutters exude warmth and charisma.
A testament to the importance of this small town is its recent honor of being deemed a National Heritage Site, which has meant its permanent preservation.
Catus village south-west France
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A WALK FROM EZE TO EZE SUR MER - THROUGH NIETZSCHE'S PATH
Getting to Eze from Nice is not too complicated. You can take the 82 bus from Vauban Bus Station, or any stops on the way. Price is 1.50 euros. Check the stops on the official site The buses that day (Saturday) where every hour, so better plan in advance. I took the 10 o'clock on a Saturday and it was busy, good that the journey took only about 30 minutes. Vauban Bus Station is about 3 km from the main train station, you can take a few buses, or even the tram. I took an Uber and it cost me 7 euros from the main train station to Vauban. Uber from Nice to Eze will cost you around 20 euros, even more. You can take the train from the main train station but it will drop you at Eze Sur Mer (the beach) and you will have to walk up the mountain (about 1 h walk). The video begins at the Jardin Exotique (6 euros entrance fee). The walk then continues through the village and I take NIETZSCHE'S path (5:23) which starts near the gates to Chateau Eza. The walk takes about 50 min. and is about 2 km long. At the bottom, is Eze Sur Mer, a small village with a nice, quiet beach. From Eze Sur Mer station you can take the train towards Nice or Monaco every half an hour. There is a 100 bus which also goes in the same directions, every 15 min. aprox. and costs 1.50 euro.
Village Beynac, Dordogne, Périgord, Aquitaine, France
Village Beynac, on the Dordogne river, is known as one of Frances' most beautiful villages.
Domaine des Eymaries - 24620 Les Eyzies de Tayac
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