The Dordogne area in south-west France has a remarkable range of wild landscapes. The beautiful
rivers includes tidal sections marshes cliffs and upland tributary streams set amongst
limestone-dominated hills. Elsewhere diverse woodlands hay meadows caves heathlands arable
plateaux plus ancient vineyards and villages also offer visitors great wildlife experiences in
what has been called 'the cradle of mankind'.The Crossbill Guide to Dordogne France consists
of 21 routes and numerous other sites to discover this wonderful region. The book is
complemented with extensive chapters on landscape geology history descriptions of the flora
and fauna and tips to observe wildlife.* Landscape history* Ecosystems* Geology* Flora and
Fauna* Where to watch birds* Finding orchids dragonflies butterflies reptiles & amphibians*
21 detailed routes with with tips for finding wildlife and 23 site descriptions
