Périgueux, its unsuspected nature…
We are leaving this week for the White Perigord, and more particularly Périgueux, its capital. You know its old center, its architectural and cultural heritage, but did you know that nature is present all around and also in the city of Perigueux ? We take you for a nature and exotic walk! France Bleu Périgord is associated for the summer holidays with the website Le Guide du Périgord, the site to organize your holidays in Périgord, to present you the nuggets of summer. These places, good addresses and outings that we do not necessarily think of and which make the holidays so special! Follow the guide: Nathalie Jouat.
Nature around Périgueux
Périgueux is a pretty city on a human scale, it is ideal for rubbing shoulders with the city, its heritage, its festive and jovial vibrations during the summer season. Visits, small cobbled streets, shops, producers, markets, museums… We never get tired of it! Nature is omnipresent in Périgueux which enjoys magnificent parks and gardens to discover… it is a city classified 4 flowers.
We suggest you get on a bike, get on a scooter, put on rollerblades or just sneakers to discover the Greenway of the banks of L’Isle, which particularly highlights the natural beauties of Périgueux. Let’s not forget that Périgueux is surrounded by greenery, the banks are refreshing, they are shaded and perfect for a nature walk with family or friends.
The little extra: The greenway runs along the banks and it is very easy to make pranks », tours and detours, to enter the city for a small restaurant, a tour of the shops in the center, the visit of heritage.
Read Nathalie’s article with photos and video on the nature around Périgueux, on the Guide du Périgord.
Two original visits to do in Périgueux
We also suggest that you go out at the level of the very beautiful Vesone Park, to visit The Vesunna Museum. It is an old Domus (a villa) gallo-roman protected by a splendid glass structure, designed by the architect of Lot-et-Garonnaise origin, internationally recognized: Jean Nouvel. Bright, radiant, it is spacious and impressive!
Children love Vesunna which immerses them in an attractive universe. The visit is punctuated with comments and discoveries about them, adapted to their age. Parents will not be left out, museography is ingenious and highlights the remains of this incredible Domus, in the heart of the city!
Read the article by Nathalie, who visited the Vesunna Museum.
Do you like to take full eyes? Book a tour of roofs of the Saint-Front Cathedral !
We go up to the top to enjoy a splendid view of Périgueux and its surrounding green hills. We get closer to the domes and the guided tour will reveal many surprises about their architecture. Nathalie takes you on a tour in an article with video on the roofs of the Saint-Front Cathedral in Périgueux, to make you want to go there even more!
And of course, Périgueux is also an old center, take advantage of it, Nathalie has walked through it to show you the secret alleys and the most beautiful viewpoints! Click to read the article on the visit to the old center of Périgueux.
See you in August for the rest of our shows on Lnuggets of summerwith the Périgord Guide on France Bleu Périgord!
? Listen to Nathalie Jouat tell you about this nugget of summer.