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A former XIXth century coaching halt, today a member of the Châteaux & Hôtels Collection hospitality group, Les Glycines Hotel-Restaurant D , offers customers poolside relaxation and gourmet meals with an emphasis on local produce.

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Back to the Beginnings

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Make a pilgrimage to the source of mankind: starting from the International Prehistory Hub, the PIP (below) A  , where the archaeological orientation facilities will guide you towards all of the village sites. To the left, visit the National Prehistory Museum B  , which displays a large proportion of the collections excavated in the valley. Continue upstream on the Vézère River, to get a better understanding of the archaeological findings at Abri Pataud C  , and pay your respects to Cro-Magnon D  , a little higher up. Finally, take on the caves and admire the marvellous lace-like formations in the Grand Roc cave (above) E . About a mile from Eyzies, to the right of the PIP, discover over 500 engravings in the Combarelles caves F .

La Beune

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Vézère

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The prestigious hotel-restaurant Les Gly- cines (“Wisteria”) D  , has been in existence for over 150 years. This charming estab- lishment serves gourmet cuisine (opposite) with ingredients fresh from the hotel’s vegetable garden. Additional features are the spa and outdoor pool. For a traditional menu, Laugerie Basse E  , at the heart of the Grand-Roc cliff. The terrace overlooks the Vézère River. Don’t forget to taste their particularly mellow walnut cake! Local Excellence

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