Dordogne
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 145 m
Description
The Dordogne (Périgord) is a picturesque cultural landscape in southwestern France, renowned for its medieval towns and villages, imposing castles, prehistoric caves, and lush river valleys. The region is shaped by places such as Sarlat-la-Canéda, the castles of Beynac and Castelnaud, and the Vézère Valley with its remarkable traces of prehistoric life. Along the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, wooded hills, dramatic limestone cliffs, walnut groves, and historic settlements create one of France’s most distinctive landscapes. Canoeing, traditional markets, and the celebrated local cuisine of truffles, walnuts, duck, goose, and foie gras make the Périgord one of France’s most rewarding destinations for culture, nature, and gastronomy.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lascaux IV - International Centre for Cave Art
- Sarlat-la-Canéda Medieval Old Town
- Dordogne Valley Castles and Villages
- Château de Beynac
- La Roque-Gageac
- Canoeing the Dordogne River
- Les Eyzies and Vézère Valley Prehistoric Sites
- Font-de-Gaume Cave
- National Museum of Prehistory
- Rouffignac Cave
- La Madeleine Prehistoric Site
- Abri de Cap Blanc
- Grotte de Villars
- Château de Castelnaud
- Château des Milandes
- Jardins de Marqueyssac
- Domme
- Bastide de Monpazier
- Limeuil
- Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
- Château de Hautefort
- Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac
- Gouffre de Proumeyssac
- Grotte de Maxange
- Périgueux Old Town and Saint-Front Cathedral
- Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum and Archaeological Site
- Brantôme and Brantôme Abbey
- Bergerac Old Town
- Bergerac and Monbazillac Vineyards
- Château de Monbazillac
- Dordogne River Boat Trips on Traditional Gabarres
- Dordogne and Périgord Cycling Routes
- Périgord Cuisine (Foie Gras, Truffles and Walnuts)
- Sarlat Market
- Rocamadour(Day trip)
- Gouffre de Padirac(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- EGC
- Train stations:
- Sarlat