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Chateau de Losse In the town of Thonac, near Montignac and the prehistoric caves of Lascaux , in the Périgord Noir, the Chateau de Losse and its gardens dominate the Vézère valley.  Originally, a medieval stronghold, the castle is surrounded by wide and deep moats, and it's accessible via a large châtelet which gives the whole building an impression of power, before entering the inner courtyard. The harmonious proportions of the buildings and the decoration of its facade reveal all the elegance of the Renaissance architecture. It was in the 12th century, that the de Losse family, originally from Flanders, stronghold of the crown of France, settled on the banks of the Vézère. The Marquis Jean II de Losse will be its worthy representative. By his will, the castle was transformed in 1576 into a private residence.  Chateau de Losse Page under François 1st, he became captain and fiery adversary of Charles V and acquired high responsibilities as Governor before becoming a ...

The Dordogne is the quintessential French destination offering the perfect blend of culture, nature, typical stone villages, busy farmers markets, plenty of good food and wine ....basically a dream coming through. It is also the area where the ancient Cro-Magnon men left their traces many centuries ago creating the most peculiar examples of rock art in the world. With such a rich heritage, and so many things to do and see, it may be difficult to organise your visit and fit everything in, so we decided to put together a few suggested itineraries to give you some ideas and inspiration depending on the time you have available. This is our recommendations for a 3 days itinerary. 3 DAYS IN THE DORDOGNE (we have to admit that it's not much but you can still have a taste of this beautiful region). Day One No doubt that your first day in the Dordogne should start with the exploration of the medieval city centre of Sarlat . Possibly choose to do it on a Wednesday ...