Book Description

The updated Michelin Green Guide Dordogne Berry Limousin presents a fascinating French region to be explored. Visitors will find prehistoric drawings, Gallo-Roman era structures, and forbidding fortresses built for defense during the Hundred Years War. Deep caverns, winding rivers and large natural preserves beckon spelunkers and outdoor adventurers, while Sancerre wines, truffles and Perigord strawberries attract foodies. The guide's star-rating system for attractions, suggested activities, drives and walks, clear mapping, and recommendations for great places to eat and stay ensure an enjoyable trip.- Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, from the 15C-16C houses in the one-star town of Bergerac, to the magnificent cathedral in the three-star city of Bourges.- Sidebars throughout the guide, filled with lively anecdotes, detailed history and background information.- Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions so you don't miss a thing.Illustrations and floor plans pick out the highlights of major attractions.- Michelin walking and driving tours offer an in-depth, personal experience of the region. - Follow one of several loop drives in the Parc Naturel Regional de Millevaches, and discover spectacular views, traces of Roman occupation, tapestry history, and a museum of water-powered mills.- Extensive, illustrated introduction on the Dordogne and Berry area today, its nature, art, architecture and history, written by experts in their fields.- Detailed visitor information given for attractions, opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone, website.- Michelin area and city maps.Includes recommendations for great places to eat/stay for all budgets.Looking for more treasures in Dordogne Berry Limousin, check out the MICHELIN Guide France to locate the best restaurants and hotels or explore the region by car using Michelin's Poitou-Charentes Road and Tourist Map no. 521 (includes city map of Poitiers) and Auvergne, Limousin Road and Tourist Map no. 522. (includes city maps of Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges) (Scale 1:200,000)