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You don’t have to travel far in France before you see an imposing chateau on a hillside, surrounded by stunning countryside. Some of the most impressive chateaux in France belong to the exceptionally beautiful Dordogne.
Comprising of the Languedoc and Dordogne regions that boast an incredibly diverse landscape of gorges, meadows, vineyards, beaches, cities and ancient villages, the South West of France is simply made for being in the great outdoors.
In the verdant lands of the Dordogne in south-west France, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to visiting quaint and traditional towns and villages, with fascinating architecture and sites of interest. One such town goes by the name of Sarlat-la-Canéda, which can only be described as a ‘must-see’ town of the Dordogne.
If you can’t resist a picturesque river setting, then the Dordogne should definitely be on your ‘to go’ list. Rivers of all sizes weave and wind their way through this exceptionally green and pretty region of south-western France.
The Dordogne is scattered with beautiful villages, where antiquated traditions are still very much part of life and time seems to eternally stand still. With so many picture-perfect villages which cling onto their rural French charm, where do you begin if you want to experience tranquil and authentic village life in the Dordogne?
One of the most beautiful regions of France, the Dordogne in the south-west of the country is an exceptional destination for a holiday. With history, culture, cuisine and fine wines, there’s nothing this picturesque and vibrant region can’t offer you.
Sarlat-la-Caneda in the Dordogne region of France has been known for a very long time as one of the best market towns in its part of the country. The whole region from which it draws both the people and the produce, is known far and wide for its good food.
Prats-du-Perigord in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a small village, situated in a quieter part of the Dordogne. This characterful village is a quintessential example of traditional southern France near the Perigord Noir. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Prats-du-Perigord is the ideal location to explore this beautiful part of the Dordogne.
With its mighty rivers, bustling towns, plunging gorges and vast parks, the Dordogne offers a hive of activities for children. If you are thinking of heading to this beautiful region of France with children in tow, take a look at the following top children’s activities in the Dordogne.
The Dordogne has no shortage of chateaux, set in wonderful landscapes of rocky bluffs, manicured gardens, riverside settings and picturesque villages.
From its many quaint and historical villages dotted around the hillsides to its incredible landscape of impressive gorges and fertile valleys, the Dordogne has long been considered a travellers dream destination. Perhaps one lesser known attraction of the Dordogne is the region’s many great museums.
France is internationally-renowned for its fabulous fragrant markets, selling everything from homemade pickles to traditional French berets. The beautiful region of the Dordogne is home to some of the best markets in the whole of France. Though we have to admit, it’s the Dordogne’s evening markets that are especially charismatic and memorable. Take a look
Mention the Dordogne and visions of sweeping hillsides, cascading rivers and undulating beauty quickly spring to mind. In fact if you tell people that you are going on holiday to the Dordogne an expression of proverbial glee combined with sheer envy comes over their faces because everybody holds the Dordogne region of France as being
Rose wine ‘gratuitement’ amidst the most romantic of settings – Valentine’s Day in the Dordogne. With the freak Indian summer firmly behind us and the possibility of ice and snow impending, thoughts of our 2012 holiday getaways are beginning to stew in our minds. Sooner in the year rather than later in the year is
The magnificent Dordogne boasts a prolific amount to see and do. From visiting hilltop castles so magnificent in size and grandeur that they like an image from a medieval storybook, to villages made from golden stone that have managed to resist evolving with tome, to mighty rivers running under pilgrim trails meandering through dense forests
The caves of Lascaux are given a clean bill of health and are now a must see attraction in the Dordogne. Since they were discovered in the 1940s by a couple of schoolboys inquisitively scrambling around the Dordogne countryside, the Lascaux caves, near the village of Montignac, have been one of the Dordogne’s top tourist
When thinking about the Dordogne, one usually tends to imagine scenes of rural bliss. Mighty rivers flowing through green pastures, thick woodlands, rolling hillsides and quaint pretty villages immediately spring to mind. Whilst these scenes of rustic rapture are most definitely a true representation of this beautiful region of France, its lively theatre scene is
France is a country of stunningly diverse landscapes. Its beauty is propelled into the hearts of its visitors with one of its greatest pleasures being the many impressive and imposing rivers the country proudly boasts. Like the country’s picturesque, well-maintained and relatively empty roads provide for a cyclist’s rapture, France’s great rivers entice a fisherman
