Périgueux

British  

/ periɡø, ˌpɛrɪˈɡɜː /

noun

1. a town in SW France, capital of the Dordogne: noted for its Roman remains, medieval cathedral, and pâté de foie gras. Pop: 30 193 (1999)

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Example Sentences

Nikki Bundy, 41, has lived near Périgueux in the Dordogne with her family for four years.

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2010

After a few weeks' temporary detention in a garage at Périgueux.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most of the Agenais was conquered by January, 1356, while in February the capture of Périgueux opened up the way of invasion northwards.

From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William

Its position was peculiar in this also, that it was in the seneschauté of the Angoumois, in the diocese of Périgueux, and for the purpose of taxation in the Limousin.

From Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

It made at first through Périgueux to Brantôme.

From Poitiers by Belloc, Hilaire