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PrigueuxA tourist guide of

the city

Agustina Demarta Dabove

Mara Dugnol Balgeras

Mamen LaTorre Gonzlez

Marina Padilla Colmenero

Ana Mara Quesada Armenteros

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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION

2. Historical zones2.1. Gallo-Roman area

2.2. Medieval-Renaissance area

3. Museums

4. Restaurants and hotels

5. Events:

6. Activities

7. Surroundings

8. Label: City of Art and History

9. Conclusion

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Prigueux is not a city very well-known; in fact, there are no many

people who know it, but, people who have visited this wonderful place, know

the most typical French spirit. It is one of the most representative French

cities.

Prigueux is placed in the heart of the Dordogne, being itself the

capital of Perigord's region. It represents the center of what French call the

White Perigord due to the abundant limestone.

The easier way to get there is by car, so the best advice is to hire a

car and to drive there from the airport. The nearest airport is the airport of

Bergerac, it is only 30 minutes by car to Prigueux. Another choice is to

arrive to Bordeaux and to pick there a direct train to Prigueux, there are

trains Bordeaux-Prigueux each hour. (In the annexes you can find links

with the addresses of the airports and trains)

It is a land of tradition and gastronomy. A visitor cannot leave this city

without tasting its flavors. The most typical products are wine, duck, truffle

and foie-grass. And the perfect place to find them is the popular market of

Saturdays.

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Prigueux is also a city of history. Time stands still there but history

has left its marks. The old part of Prigueux is brimming with vestiges from

the Gallo-Romans days. It is also teeming with signs of cross-fertilization and

memories. As you can see in the map below we can distinguish two different

historic areas within the city: the Gallo-Roman and the Medieval-

Renaissance.

GALLO-ROMAN AREA

In order to visit this part of the city, the best way to do it is following

the brown circuit marked on the map. Not only you would enjoy the

monuments and ruins but you can also imagine how daily life was at that

time. Each number corresponds to a monument; the most important is the

(I) Veson Temple, the sacred part of the town. Vesunna Museum, the

Barrire Castle and the Gallo-Roman Wall are other monuments to be

appreciated.

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MEDIEVAL- RENAISSANCE AREA

As we have done with the Gallo-Roman area, there is also a

numbered map with a brown circuit to be followed. The tour begins in the

Mataguerre Tour which is the last medieval bastion still preserved and

culminates at the cathedral. The name of the cathedral is Saint Front (World

Heritage of Humanity). It is a key step in the pilgrimage to Santiago deCompostela. Saint-Front Cathedral is half Byzantine and half Roman. Around

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it, you will find countless medieval homes, and ornate townhouse doors

concealing often tortuous but nonetheless splendid staircases dating back to

the Renaissance. Another must to see is Limogeanne Street, the perfect

place if you are looking for souvenirs.

(Saint-Front Cathedral)

MUSEUMS IN PRIGUEUX

The capital of the Dordogne is an eclectic mixof old and new. Renaissance houses on cobbledstreets brush shoulders with modern architecturelike the Archives and Bours de Travail in south westFrance. Perigueux, one town, four museums

The museums of Perigueux reflect thememory and the history of the Perigord andmankind by drawing on the enchantment of

prehistory, military glory and the prestigious Gallo-Roman period.

Brand-new: the latest addition: Vesunna Museum : anarchaeological and architectural event. (by Jean Nouvel,architect). Founded more than 2,000 years ago, remains havebeen faithfully preserved in the new VesunnaMuseum, as well

as the amphitheatre from the first century and Tour de Vsone.The old city is shown by means of archeologyc collections fromthe first to the third century of our age.

The Perigord Art & Archeology Museum , located in a formerAugustinian convent, offers numerous precious collections of treasures

from the past: Prehistory (second most important collection in France), with

remarkable finds like the 70,000 year old Neanderthal site near

Lascaux.Gallo-Roman era, The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Fine Arts,

not forgetting Africa and the Southern Pacific.

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An outstanding collection of weapons and military objects from theMiddle Ages to the Resistance, retraces the French military history of theregion here in the Military Museum.

The latest and Europes only Gallery-Museum of

Trompe-lil and painted decoration creates a real journey into the imagination. Beginners courses

and teaching workshop. Museum Trompe-lOeil(literal translation to fool the eye) inPerigueux.

The museum Trompe dOeil will please

those who have a playful spirit and childlike awe.5

euros admission charge.

RESTAURANTS, HOTELS AND BARS

Restaurants:

*Le Grain de Sel: The best of Prigueux. A professional service, a

warm yet discreet, refined cuisine is always a pleasure.

*Clos Saint-Front. The setting is sumptuous and

romantic atmosphere with this vaulted cellar, stone walls and

modern decor in shades of red. The food is delicious! Excellentblend of flavours moose and local products, the presentation is

very neat and very original menu with a menu that changes regularly while

preserving some traditional specialties of the chef. Menu 19 - 45 , on the

menu (first course + main + desert) 26

*Le caf de la place is an interesting and traditional place

where spend the afternoon.

Nightclubs:The White Spirit, the Star Inn, theVillage, theSlibar, the Toques, the Rg will make you spend a fantastic

night!

Hotels :

*Mercure is the mid-range hotel chain of the Accor group. With more

than 700 hotels in approx. 45 countries, with three different standards:

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- simplicity 'at the best prices' for a high standard hotel,

- experience 'great comfort' in a pleasant environment with a great number

of facilities and services,

- 'refinement' with its elegant facilities and services.

* Novotel - which is more standard.

EVENTS

In Prigueux there are fairs, parties and events which are very

characteristic of this city. If we take a look at its agenda, there are two

different types of things that we can see. The first one deal with expositions

and exhibitions and the second one deal with festivals.

*Demonstrations:

1. The Sustainable Development Week, national operation initiated by

the Department of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea,

help to promote behavioral change for sustainable development.

From March 29 to April 10, the City of Prigueux is involved in organizingthis event for the 2010 edition of the demonstrations on the water for the

general public and schools with workshops, visits and many other activities.

2. Half-marathon of Prigueux: For the first time the Agriculture and

Tourism Association, Chamber of Agriculture, Groupama with the assistance

of the City of Perigueux and its many partners, invite you to participate in

Prigueux Half Marathon Sunday-May2-2010. Two extraordinary courses

are offered: a 5 km course and a half marathon 21.100 km (see how to

participate in the regulation) through the historic heart of Prigueux until

the end of the greenway Marsac Isle.

Discover the secrets of the history of Prigueux and follow the game trails ofthe treasure hunt that will lead the valiant winners in the booty. Let yourself

be tempted by the intoxicating flavours of the Farmers Market Country and

enjoy a lunch local colour.

3. Permanent exhibitions:

3.1. Galerie Saint-Front (4, rue Saint-Front)

3.2 Les Coupoles (Rue de la Clart-Prigueux)

3.3 Maison de Retraite Jean-Gallet (Coulounieix-Chamiers)

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4. Markets:

4.1.Food markets: In neighborhoods, and consumers will be

able to find, each week, traders stalls (food, fishmonger, baker, butcher,

milkman, and so on)

4.2.Markets in bold from November to March on Wednesday

and Saturday morning at Saint Louis square.

Consumers are in direct contact with poultry

producers fat. Quality is the priority of the

organizers is why customers come from far and

remains faithful to the city. Four contracts

awards punctuate the season with activities and

tastes.

4.3. The markets gras and truffles: The

season lasts markets in bold November to Marchand is shorter for truffles.

The tradition, authenticity are defended andillustrated Place Saint-Louis, in the heart of theconservation area. Product quality is guaranteedby the producers.

*Festivals

Mime Festival: International Theatre Festival sign, Mimos trying todust off the image of mime by presenting innovative forms whose style is

at the borders of non-verbal theatre, contemporary dance, visual arts, andnew circus. It is unique on the French territory and

has become an international benchmark over the

years.

Mimos follows the evolution of mime today in all its

diversity. It targets a wide public performances

take place in the halls, streets and gardens of

Prigueux. It also offers lectures, courses,

exhibitions, video projections. In various streets of the city, the companies

"off" offer for festival goers at unexpected times, innovative and fun.

Strongly supported by the city of Prigueux,the festival is organized by the Odyssey

arena conventioned body in motion. This

festival is celebrated from 2 August to 7.

Fair of Saint George: Celebrationsof St. George this weekend to Prigueux.

The 121st edition of the biggest funfair in the Dordogne. One hundred rides

and booths are lined along the street Talleyrand-Perigord. There are

attractions of all sizes. The petanque (Friday evening and Saturday), fishing(Sunday morning) and a bicycle race (Monday afternoon) The gang of Mons

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Convenciros, tasting "snails" in bars and restaurants in the area will close

Monday at 22 am 30 with the fireworks.

THE LABEL: CITY OF HISTORY AND ART

The Ministry of Culture and Communication since 1985 ensures the

implementation of a policy of facilitation and promotion of heritage, in

partnership with local authorities, which is reflected in the award of a label

Ville dart et dhistoire

This commitment is set by an agreement developed with the

department of architecture and heritage, the regional business and culturalcommunities concerned.

This agreement involves a financial and technical support from the

Ministry and includes the requirement for communities to use a qualified

and approved by the Department.

The National Council of Cities and Countries of Art and History,

founded in 1995, participates in the development and overall direction of

policy network and deliver an opinion on candidates for the label, as well as

withdrawals for non- comply with the framework established by the

Convention. Prigueux is the national network of Cities and Countries of Art

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and History since 1987. The network now has over 130 Cities and Countries

of Art and History. "

BIBLIOGRAPHY

For further information, here you have a detailed list of links:

Tourism Office: http://www.tourisme-perigueux.fr/default.asp

City Council website: http://www.perigueux.fr/

Hotels, restaurants:

http://www.tripadvisor.es/Tourism-g18708Perigueux_Dordogne_Region_Aquitaine-Vacations.html

http://dordogne.angloinfo.com/afdetail.asp?rec=2691

http://www.cityvox.fr/guide_perigueux/AccueilVille

http://www.mercure.com/fr/hotel-6237-mercure-perigueux-

centre/index.shtml

Museums:

http://francetravel.suite101.com/article.cfm/museums_in_prigueux#ixzz0n8

qVBHbh

http://www.arachnis.asso.fr/DORDOGNE/REVUE/prehi/muserev1.htm

http://www.aquitainefrance.co.uk/aquitaine-departments/dordogne/

http://france-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/museums_in_prigueux

Airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac and Train services:

http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/

http://www.aeroport.fr/

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http://www.sncf.com/

Others:

http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prigueux

http://www.planetware.com/france/perigueux-f-aq-per.htm

http://dordogne.angloinfo.com/afdetail.asp?rec=2691

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