The residents (around 380,000) are rather irregularly dispersed over the mosaic-like landscape.
Agriculture and cattle farming are the main sources of revenue. Périgord occupies first place in terms of the production of tobacco and strawberries and is second in terms of walnut production and poultry farming.
The truffles found in the region are also of excellent quality.

Naturally, tourism is also an important source of revenue and thrives the whole year round due to the favorable climate. Almost as far back as living memory, this has been renowned as a superb region in which to live: even in early prehistoric times, before the pyramids were built in Egypt, this was a populated region.

The region also boasts the largest concentration of prehistoric finds, which are found in caves, hide-aways, under over-hanging rocks and in crevices.
The finds consist of artifacts and colourful rock paintings, which include the world famous paintings at Lascaux.

Over the years, many wars have been fought to seize control of the region.
Which means that the walls of the numerous castles and forts are entrenched with history.
Many of these are open to the public.
As are the many caves and crevices.

Even in terms of architecture, many styles and influences are found from various periods in history.
Many romantic hamlets often still have covered market places and dove towers. You will also regularly encounter the so-called "bories" around stone huts, which are often used in agriculture.

Words cannot describe the picturesque villages, like Beynac and Rocamadour, which are located high in the river valley.
The medieval villages like Sarlat, Domme and Saint-Leon-sur-Vézère are certainly worth a visit, as are the old town centers of Perigeux and Bergerac.

Périgord also offers ample opportunities to spoil your taste buds with heavenly treats; from healthy farm produce to exclusive regional specialties like:

- "foie gras" (goose liver specialties);
- the "omelette aux cèpes" (omelet with flap mushroom);
- the "gateaux aux noix" (walnut pie).

Take time to look around, breathe in the smells and sample the tastes.
Do not follow a pre-planned route or take the shortest route; but take your time and enjoy everything what Périgord has to offer. This will allow you to discover the real Périgord!

You will amazed by the diversity of everything you encounter during your excursion.