July 5th, 2010 | 
Author: Taking a French holiday is one of the most popular summer activities for British families and the Dordogne is no exception to the country’s convenient, cosmopolitan appeal. Yet though the region has plenty to offer all year round, for families with younger children then there are few better times than now – during the French school holiday.
Whilst parents and older children are well catered all year round by the Dordogne’s rich history, fine foods and vintage wines, over the next few weeks seasonal activities launched for younger children will give the region a special draw for a limited time. Online news website Sud-Ouest presents a list of some of the major events in the Dordogne’s major municipal centre, Perigueux.
Known for its sporting facilities, Perigueux is offering children between the age of seven and 12 discounted or free use of table tennis, mini hockey and handball facilities as well as access to canoeing and climbing courses. However the city council isn’t just hoping to boost access to physical past times but also to cultural activities.
Between July 15 and August 15 the Perigueux Tourist Office is offering children aged 6-12 the chance to explore the city through guided workshops. The programme sees kids visit the Mataguerre tower, the medival town, carry shields like the historic pages of the medieval era, before delivering a final report on the city’s history to the office.
The town’s museum, Vesunna, is also offering youngsters the chane to explore the archeological techniques that are used throughout the Dordogne to reveal the area’s rich heritage. Childreen betwen the ages of seven and 14 can take part in both workshops and laboratoy searches from 1600 onwards for an entrance fee of just one euro.
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