Dordogne

Dordogne department is located in southwestern France, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, and its capital is the city of Périgueux. Also known by its historic name Périgord, the department has a worldwide reputation for its prehistoric painted caves (Lascaux), its many medieval castles, and its famous cuisine (foie gras, truffles). Its economy combines agriculture, cultural and historical tourism (especially from British and Dutch visitors), and small local industries. Dordogne is a green, rural region with a low cost of living that attracts large numbers of tourists in summer but is quiet and slow-paced during the rest of the year.

Périgueux, Bergerac, Sarlat-la-Canéda

• Université de Bordeaux – Campus Périgord / IUT de Périgueux - The Périgord campus and the IUT de Périgueux are part of the University of Bordeaux and offer vocational programs (BUT and professional bachelor's degrees) in fields such as management, business, and services.

Online reviews of Périgueux are mixed: some residents are satisfied with the quality of life, access to public services, and transport, while others criticize city management, noise, or cleanliness. In terms of safety, the city is rated as average to good, but as in any mid-sized city, the usual precautions should be taken at night.

Périgueux has the Péribus city bus network, which covers most neighborhoods. For regional and intercity travel, Périgueux train station connects via TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine lines to Bordeaux, Limoges, and Brive.