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Born of the meeting in 1983, of a handful of music lovers, the Black Périgord Festival has become one of the region’s biggest classical music events. Every year in August, performances are given in different beauty spots around the Vézère Valley. 2016 will be the festival’s 34th edition.

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For the past 35 years, from the end of July to the beginning of August, the town broadens its horizon by hosting several countries for the Cultures Aux Cœurs dance and world music festival. Then at the end of November, visitors return to Montignac for debates and showings during Documen’Terre, an environmental documentary film festival. City of Festivals

Bear Cult at Regourdou

Uncovered in 1957, by Roger Constant near the Lascaux caves, Regourdou Man, one of the last “prehistoric peasants”, is probably the oldest inhabitant of Montignac. Scientists, who continue their research in the summer in the presence of visitors, estimate this Neanderthal to be no less than 70,000 years old. The numerous remains of brown bears found at the site have yet to be explained. Today we can visit the archaeological site, the Museum (above) and a Bear Zoo, a reminder that Neanderthal was probably a bear worshipper.

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Duck breast, Sarladaise style potatoes, gizzard salad… There’s a strong local flavour in Montignac’s restaurants. Hearty portions Chez Fanny, served outdoors at the Berge de la Vézère and the Pilotis (opposite) restaurants. A little out of town, Le Montignac serves 100% local produce, and Le “4” has replaced Lou Cantou since the arrival of renowned chef Jean-Bernard Lavaud. Dining Tradition

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