Posts Tagged ‘troglodytes’
Dordogne Valley
The Dordogne Valley is without doubt the most scenic and interesting region in Europe.
Nowhere else in the world can you visibly travel through more than 460,000 years of history .
From the Prehistoric caves, shelters and troglodytes of the Vezere Valley, to the Medieval castles, forts, bastides and other strongRead more..
Footsteps of the Mammoth
In the footsteps of the Mammoth is a exciting 4 – 5 hour round trip hike, 90% of this walk is off the beaten track, it is also part of the “Valley of Caves” and “Ode to the Neaderthal” trips. Highligts on this trip are numerous caves, some excellent troglodytes, an amazing rock ledge andRead more..
Canoeing the Vezere
Both the Dordogne and Vezere are named after the rivers that cut through the area. A lot has changed over the years, 1000’s of years to be precise.
Ever since “Man” came and settled in the Vezere Valley, the sheer limestone cliffs have been ideal spots to use as shelters, safe from the dangers thatRead more..