Perigueuex is visually dominated by the great domed roof of the Byzantine Cathedral St-Front, whose relatively recent restoration has earnt it much scorn amongst architectural and aesthetically-minded critics. Nonetheless, it is a focal point around which much of the City's most pleasant area is centred.

The sloping narrow streets and secluded modest squares house many stunning (and suprisingly reasonable) restaurants, so long as Duck is your thing, and host the twice-weekly market, at its best on Saturdays, where a fantastic range of local produce resides. Aside from the famous Foie Gras of the region, the varieties of cheese, cured meat and some unusual pates are well worth spending a small fortune upon.

On the other side of the cathedral, along the road running adjacent to the Isle River, the intriguiging prospect of the Bread Museum is tucked away - although the slightly longer walk from the nearby car-parks to the Musee du Perigord may be more rewarding. The stunning array of artefacts are impressive, but are overshadowed by the main attraction, a comprehensive excavation of a Roman settlement, with good access provided by a network of raised wooden ramps. The building itself is also noteworthy, a great glass cube in the middle of leafy grounds.

Further away from the city, the caves of Les Eyzies, especially Le Grand Roc, are well worth a day's visit - the carvings, pre-historic infrastructure and breath-taking natural rock formations provide an insight into a world far removed from much of our own. The surrounding area is pleasantly un-developed, almost harking back to these times. Canoing along the Dordoyne Valley is a relaxing way to take in these sights, whilst the many hamlets and small towns hiding in the hills can be a good place for a laid-back lunch.