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The delightful Dordogne!

 

The Dordogne region is one of the most popular holiday destinations in France with many attractions on offer. Although the Dordogne has no coastline for ‘bucket and spade’ holidays, there are wonderful rivers for canoeing and swimming, as well as sandy river beaches.

Rocamadour and the best towns in the DordogneSarlat and the best towns in the DordogneLe Moulin de Larroque et le Moulin de PombiéLe Cingle de TrémolatLimeuil and the best towns in the Dordogne Le Gouffre du Padirac Creysse Corn Maze Le Manoir d'Eyrignac gardens Le Tour Walnut MillLascaux Show CavesCanoeing in the Dordogne La Roque Gageac and the best towns in the Dordogne Domme and the best towns in the DordogneChateau de CastelnaudChateau de MarquessacLes MilandesChateau de BeynacCommarque castleLa Roque St-ChristopheLa Grotte du Grand RocCanoeing in the DordogneLe Village de BournatLe Gouffre de ProumeyssacChâteau BironTourist advice on St Emilion (slightly off screen) Cycling in the DordogneChateau de Hautefort Insectopia Boat trips on the DordogneDomme Vineyard Monpazier - one of les Plus Beaux Villages de France Map of the Dordogne

The scenery is dramatic and interspersed with pretty towns and villages, both in the hinterland and along the Dordogne and Vezère rivers, plus innumerable châteaux, caves, museums, picnic spots and viewpoints.

 

There are four distinct sub-regions - the Périgord Pourpre, in the southwest, named after its vineyards; the Périgord Vert to the north; the Périgord Noir, centred around Sarlat, which is named after its dense forest; and finally, the Périgord Blanc which covers the limestone countryside to the north around Périgueux.  As you can see, the central part of the Dordogne has attractions on almost every corner and it does tend to be very busy in peak season.

Find a Gite
in the
Dordogne

Canoeing on the Dordogne

Dordogne Camp
Sites

Chateau Castelnaud from the river

Best Dordogne Attractions

View from La Roque Gageac

Best Dordogne Restaurants
 

Food and Wine

For those who enjoy sampling different foods this is an area renowned for truffles, walnuts, duck, goose and foie gras - the markets are overflowing with local produce and at every corner you will see signs offering opportunities to sample and buy  local products.

For wine buffs, the areas around Bergerac and Bordeaux are the places to head for, with vineyards stretching in all directions as far as the eye can see.

 

If you would like to eat out then have a look at our restaurants section - the vast majority have been visited by us personally and are here because the whole family really enjoyed eating there.

Temperature

The Dordogne area has an agreeable climate with long hot summers.  Beware of the occasional thunderstorm when it is humid.  Winters are generally mild although you can get the odd very cold snap.   For an up to date weather forecast, select here.


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