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Périgueux, labeled "City of Art and History", has an exceptional heritage, which can be explained in particular by its rich and long history. Our guide, Thierry Baritaud, is originally from Périgord and a heritage engineer. He takes us to discover the treasures of the city, such as the unmissable Saint-Front cathedral which, with its Greek cross shape and its 5 domes, celebrates the marriage of the Byzantine and Romanesque styles. Périgueux also has very beautiful buildings and architectural details dating from the Renaissance. Thierry suggests that we visit his favorite: a 16th century chapel, still inaccessible to the public. Our guide, a great connoisseur of the built and architectural heritage of the Dordogne, is also passionate about the underground heritage of this territory. He takes us to discover the Villars cave, which he has been exploring for many years. Then Eric Perrin invites you behind the scenes of the workshops of Socra, one of the most renowned restoration companies for works of art, monuments, and archaeological remains in France. Created in Périgueux in 1964, Socra works on the most prestigious sites in France, such as Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. During a detour to Périgueux, we will try to understand why and how one becomes an adventurer of history. This video is the property of France Télévisions and is protected by copyright. Any duplication is strictly prohibited. Any infringement will be punished. All the news in Nouvelle-Aquitaine ► http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.f... Join our Facebook community ► / france3nouvelleaquitaine Follow us on Instagram ► / france3aquitaine Follow us on TikTok ► / france3noa Follow us on X ► / f3nouvaquitaine ► / f3noa ► / f3limousin ► / f3poitouchtes Watch France 3 NoA live ► https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.... Subscribe to our free newsletter ► http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.f...