The gentle giant that is the Dordogne River has carved its way through the region for tens of thousands of years, and now great cliffs border stretches of the water which flows gently below. Atop one of the cliffs, with wonderful views across the river and valley beyond, is the Chateau Falaise. The region is steeped in history: visit subterranean cave networks with paintings over 30,000 years old, or Rocamadour the town balanced on the cliff edge with its revered statue of the Black Madonna. It has long been a key stop on the pilgrim trail, and is certainly worth a visit. (20 minutes' drive from the Chateau)