Last Monday elected officials from the Dordogne‘s central municipal authority came together with others throughout the Green Perigord area to discuss the future of tourism in the Aquitaine region.

Attended by nearly 120 people and dozens of officials, the meeting laid out the concerns of many of those involved in the regions tourism industry. A key concern for many is the competition between local tourism offices and internet sites that market the regions attractions, such as the prehistoric artwork of the Lascaux caves or the many country and river side activities throughout the Dordogne’s idyllic valleys.

During the course of the meeting though several interesting figures were published – revealing just how popular the Dordogne is as a tourist destination. Each year nearly 2.9 million visitors visit the region, placing it firmly in top place for the position of Aquitaine’s most popular department among tourists.

The area’s natural beauty appears to attract visitors from France as well as those from further afield. Some 60% of these 2.9 million annual visitors are from France itself, demonstrating the rare beauty of the unspoiled and historic department.

The popularity of the Dordogne is largely responsible for keeping Aquitaine in the coveted position of Frances fifth most popular tourism area. In the wider region there are 179 tourist offices and 280 tourist sites, many of which are open all year around. Each year some 35 million euros is invested in the tourism trade by regional authorities, helping to develop and maintain the many attractions and keeping the countryside and towns in a state of picturesque perfection.

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