The history of the walnut in a nutshell
In France, in the Poitou to be precise, it is an old custom for the bride and groom to dance around the large walnut tree in the centre of the village. It is believed that the brid
Strawberries, gin, rugby ….where are we?
Across the border, a special gin is produced, a Cognac Cask gin. Gin de Charente uses a traditional copper still and a live flame for distilling choosing the finest botanicals.
Périgord cheese …..yes please!
Although the Dordogne, or the Périgord, is the gastronomic heart of France and is famous for its wines and its truffles, it is less known for its cheeses. Have a quick look at som
What is the Périgord known for?
The departement Dordogne is in the Nouvelle Aquitaine (the largest administrative region in France), and was created on 4 March 1790 during the French Revolution from the former pr
About -ac as in Lusignac
What have Lusignac, Cognac, Bergerac, Pauillac, Montignac and Cantenac all in common, is the suffix -ac. The -ac is derived from -acum, meaning ‘place of’.
The Dordogne all year round
Every month in the Dordogne has its own feel, beauty and attraction, also during the off season. Discover the Dordogne all the year round.
How do the seasons smell in the Dordogne?
Smelling is linked to taste and appetite in the same way emotions relate to, for instance, art. On the markets here in the Dordogne and the Charente, people don’t just buy a lemo
Nontron, the oldest handmade cutlery from France
The oldest cutlery forge in France is in Nontron (Dordogne). It's here where the Nontron knife is made, the oldest pocket-knife of France.
‘Loup’ – French for wolf
Loups d'Or, the name of our house, refers to the two golden wolves on the Lusignac coat of arms, a village in the Dordogne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine.