"the region is among the top vacation spots in France"

" The Dordogne & Perigord -- The land of foie gras and truffles is the site of some of Europe's oldest settlements. For biking or indulging in gourmet meals, the region is among the top vacation spots in France. In the Périgord, the cave paintings at Les Eyzies reveal traces of Cro-Magnon settlements. The Dordogne is the second-largest département (the French equivalent of an American state). Highlights are the ancient towns of Périgueux, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Sarlat-le-Canéda, and Beynac-et-Cazenac.

The Massif Central -- The rugged heartland of south-central France, this underpopulated district contains ancient cities, unspoiled scenery, and an abundance of black lava, from which many buildings were created. The largest cities are Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges -- the medieval capitals of the provinces of the Auvergne and the Limousin. Bourges, a gateway to the region and once capital of Aquitaine, has a beautiful Gothic cathedral. "

A quotation from here (New York Time)