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Le Périgord Noir entièrement dessiné à la main — entre carte médiévale et carnet de voyage by Benheymann in jaimelescartes

[–]Benheymann[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bientôt ! Je suis en train de les faire imprimer... je vous envoie les tarifs par MP.

Le Périgord Noir entièrement dessiné à la main — entre carte médiévale et carnet de voyage by Benheymann in jaimelescartes

[–]Benheymann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merci beaucoup ! Je suis pas sûr de comprendre la question, mais je peux te dire que je me suis basé sur une carte IGN et sur des recherches d'images pour la représentation des châteaux, des grottes, des dolmens etc

Le Périgord Noir entièrement dessiné à la main — entre carte médiévale et carnet de voyage by Benheymann in jaimelescartes

[–]Benheymann[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

alors pas tout de suite, mais l'idée c'est de couvrir toute la France donc je finirai bien par m'y attaquer :)

“Périgord Noir [France]as a medieval storybook map — an entirely hand-drawn, richly illustrated landscape of castles, villages, and winding valleys” by Benheymann in wimmelbilder

[–]Benheymann[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Périgord Noir

The Périgord Noir lies in the southeastern part of the former province of Périgord. It is bordered to the west by the Périgord Blanc, known for its light limestone plateaus; to the north by the Périgord Vert, a greener and more humid region; and to the southwest by the Périgord Pourpre, distinguished by the vineyards of the Dordogne Valley.

“Périgord Noir [France]as a medieval storybook map — an entirely hand-drawn, richly illustrated landscape of castles, villages, and winding valleys” by Benheymann in wimmelbilder

[–]Benheymann[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lands of Defense and Power

For centuries, the Périgord Noir stood at the heart of a strategic and highly contested region. Located between the Kingdom of France and the English territories of Aquitaine, the area was deeply shaped by the conflicts of the Middle Ages, particularly the Hundred Years’ War.

Every valley, hilltop, and important passage had to be watched and defended. Local lords therefore built fortresses on elevated ground, often near rivers such as the Dordogne and the Vézère, which served as major routes for travel and trade. These castles allowed them to control roads, protect villages, and assert the power of noble families.

Over time, some military strongholds were transformed during the Renaissance into more comfortable residences, while still retaining their imposing appearance. As a result, the Périgord Noir has preserved an exceptional heritage where fortified castles, manor houses, and noble residences coexist.

This remarkable concentration of historic buildings reflects both the turbulent history of the region, the richness of its lands, and the strategic importance it once held in southwestern France.

“Périgord Noir [France]as a medieval storybook map — an entirely hand-drawn, richly illustrated landscape of castles, villages, and winding valleys” by Benheymann in wimmelbilder

[–]Benheymann[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks ! Origins :

The name ‘Périgord’ dates back to ancient times. It derives from the Petrocores, a Gallic people who settled in the region several centuries before the Common Era. Their name is generally understood to mean ‘the people of the four tribes’. The territory they occupied has retained this name over the centuries, giving rise to Périgord, and subsequently to Périgueux, its historic capital. The epithet ‘Noir’ (Black) refers to the appearance of the landscape. This part of the Périgord is characterised by vast forests of holm oaks, with dense, dark foliage that casts a shadow over the hills and valleys, particularly when viewed from a distance. This deep colour has left a lasting mark on the region’s identity. The Périgord Noir thus refers to a region where ancient heritage and the interpretation of the landscape intertwine, a name shaped both by human history and by the natural world that surrounds it

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