Dordogne has a British immigrant community. The region has between 5,000 and 10,000 British residents and 800 British entrepreneurs, drawn by the French lifestyle, warm climate, and lower cost of living. The village of Eymet is at the heart of the trend, with 200 British families among 2,600 inhabitants. Politics The President of the General Council is Germinal Peiro of the Socialist Party. Current National Assembly Representatives Tourism Château de Mauriac (Douzillac) Maison forte de Reignac There are more than 1,500 castles in Dordogne, making it "The Other Chateau Country" including: Beynac Biron Manoir de la Borie-Fricart Bourdeilles Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Chantérac Chatenet Commarque Hautefort Manoir de Jaillac Jaurias La Besse La Mothe La Petite Filolie La Renaudie La Roche La Roque Manoir de Mitonias Milandes Monbazillac Manoir de Grézignac Manoir de la Vermondie Manoir des Pautis Pécany Puymartin Saulnier The famous caves of Lascaux have been closed to the public, but a replica of Lascaux II is open to visitors and is a major tourist attraction. Périgueux has important Roman ruins, including an arena which is still visible inside a public park located near the town centre. Dordogne is particularly popular with Britons and other foreigners, as a location for second homes. See also Arrondissements of the Dordogne department Cantons of the Dordogne department Communes of the Dordogne department References External links Préfecture website Departmental Council website Atlaspol website. Politics of Dordogne 1790 establishments in France Departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine States and territories established in 1790