A long-time journalist at the Sud-Ouest newspaper in Périgueux, Hervé Chassain delivers in this work a deep and intimate knowledge of Périgord, which he has crisscrossed in all directions for over 30 years.
He is the author (or co-author) of several works published by Éditions Sud-Ouest, including “The Great History of Lascaux” and “The Great Witnesses of Lascaux”.
Périgord: little secrets and big stories
The synopsis of Hervé Chassain’s latest book
Hervé Chassain invites you to discover or rediscover this historic region in a different way, through stories often unknown to the general public, illustrated with more than 250 photos or old documents. He takes you to unusual places like Redon Espic or unmissable ones like Lascaux, visited by following important people, through anecdotes, little secrets and great stories.
Behind the many castles, monuments and natural sites of Périgord, there are little secrets, unusual aspects and great stories… This book offers a visit, a curious look at the known or hidden places of this region. What if there was another entrance to the famous Lascaux cave? Do you know the links between Périgord and Quebec? The role of the Templars in Domme? Did you know that caviar is found in the Isle River? Gold in Jumilhac?
Hervé Chassain offers you this guide for the curious walker.
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“Périgord: little secrets and big stories”by Hervé Chassain, was published by Sud-Ouest.
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