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For many here in Britain, the Dordogne always conjured up images of bygone rural England, much like an imaginary and warmer version of the Cotswolds at a slow rural pace of life. There would be buildings of honey-coloured stone and fields of rich green, with wild multi-coloured flowers and villages of very friendly locals.<\/p>\n

\"Kathedrale<\/p>\n

Much of the area\u00a0is beautiful hill country, with traditional villages, old castles and small country type towns. Tourism has changed it somewhat, but there are still plenty of areas off the beaten track for visitors to discover.<\/p>\n

The epicurean area around Perigueux, its capital town, is often referred to as \u2018La Perigord\u2019 and very famous for pate de foie gras, truffles and walnuts. “Le\u00a0P\u00e9rigord Noir”, located in the south east around the town of Sarlat, is classic Dordogne, with limestone cliffs, fabulous castles (Beynac and Castelnaud) and traditional French villages such as Domme or Laroque Gageac. There are caves full of\u00a0stalagmites and stalactites, and famous prehistoric paintings, such as at the grotto of Lascaux. Unfortunately the original cave was\u00a0closed due to erosion, but an exact replica has been carved out close by, and you would be hard pressed to know the difference as it feels very authentic.<\/p>\n

To the west lies \u2018P\u00e9rigord Pourpre\u2019, the area near\u00a0Bergerac; this part is more low lying, an area famous for its vineyards and classic wines. To the north P\u00e9rigord Vert, as the green name suggests, is an undulating region of pretty villages, farms, and rivers. These last two areas in particular have given birth to the English vision of \u2018Dordogneshire\u2019. Small places such as Belves and Mussidan amongst many others have an olde-worlde charm.<\/p>\n

If you prefer to avoid the crowds and explore some of Dordogne\u2019s great small towns, try to visit Brant\u00f4me or Nontron, and\u00a0Cadouin, near Sarlat, and Eymet in the south of the area, fabulous lesser-known Dordogne treasures.<\/p>\n

Vintage Travel villas in the Dordogne<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for great accommodation in the beautiful Dordogne, you may want to stay at the stunning Le Ferme Margot<\/a>. This stone-cladded 18th century farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard and is situated in the Perigord Blanc region of the Dordogne. Le Ferme Margot has two bedrooms and can sleep between five and seven guests.<\/p>\n

Maison de Lussas<\/a> is another beautiful villa we are proud to have on our portfolio of properties in the Dordogne. Maison de Lussas is just six kilometres from the town of Nontron and is surrounded by private grounds of rural splendour and even has its own lake! This delightful Dordogne property has three bedrooms and can sleep six guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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