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Exploring the caves in the Dordogne region is just one of the many things that you should do if you are planning to stay in a holiday villa in France. Boasting history, culture and stunning natural landscapes, the Dordogne is a must-visit place if you are looking for some heritage combined with beautiful surroundings. The caves that can be found in Dordogne - and there are hundreds - will keep you occupied for hours during any stay in a French holiday villa. Many of these underground caverns are best known for their prehistoric cave paintings or their rock formations, which can feature both stalagmites and stalactites rising up from their floors or stretching down from their ceilings. Among the caves that you should visit in Dordogne are the Lascaux caves because of their prehistoric paintings. Although members of the public can no longer view the original pieces of art depicting a host of animals, such as deer, horses and bison, there are replicas on show in a nearby cavern. You can easily reach the Lascaux caves from Sarlat, a town approximately 30km to the south of the historic site of interest. As well as appreciating these ancient drawings, you should also make time to visit some of the naturally-spectacular caves during your stay in one of the villas in Dordogne. One such example is the Gouffre de Proumeyssac, which is renowned for its cavern called the Cathedral of Crystal, although the whole cave system is worth visiting for its selection of giant stalagmites and stalactites. Meanwhile, another historic attraction comes in the form of the Troglodyte Fort situated in the cliffs at La Roque-Gageac. These cave dwellings date back to the 12th century and can be found 40m up in the cliffs by the Dordogne River. When you have tired of exploring all that the caves have to offer, you could kick back and relax with a bottle of wine from one of Dordogne's vineyards. Although the area produces a number of different types of wine, it is well-known for its dessert wines, especially those from the Monbazillac vineyard. If you’re looking for villas in Dordogne then take a look at QualityVillas.com. It is the place to find a French holiday villa including a fantastic range of ideas for a holiday villa in France.
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