Travel Reference
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The Dordogne River Valley is a rich brew of natural and man-made beauty. Walnut orch-
ards, tobacco plants, sunflowers, and cornfields carpet the valley, while stone fortresses
patrolthecliffsabove.Duringmuchoftheon-again,off-againHundredYears'War(when
this region was called the Périgord), this strategic river—so peaceful today—separated
warring Britain and France. Today's Dordogne River carries more travelers than goods, as
the region's economy relies heavily on tourism.
