These caves house incredible large polychrome paintings of a standard seen only in one or two other locations.
The Lascaux Caves are world-famous and rightly so. Bergerac is a particularly good place to enjoy the Bastille day celebrations on the 14th July when it has a huge firework display over the river.īrantome in the north of the Dordogne really is a picture-postcard town with a huge abbey, lots of beautiful buildings and the town is built on a loop in the river and so enjoys lots of riverside views.ĭuring the summer you can do evening visits of the troglodyte parts of the abbey with a guide.
With lots of cafes and restaurants it makes an excellent base for visiting the area. Sarlat is a nice lively town even in winter.īergerac is one of the Dordogne's larger towns and has a lovely medieval centre and an attractive river location. This beautiful town has loads of fabulous buildings, narrow medieval streets and beautiful squares. Sarlat has got to be in everybody's list of favourite places in the Dordogne. Some of our favourite places to visit in the Dordogne include: The most visited region of the Dordogne can be seen on the map above between Le Buisson (25km east of Bergerac) and the region across to Sarlat. While a large number of the main attractions on the map can be seen during one holiday, a significant amount of driving might be involved! See our Dordogne Regions Guide for suggestions about which region of the Dordogne you might like to focus on and our Dordogne Holiday Planner for advice on where to stay. You can visit any place marked on the map - just click on the little sign. Canoeing in the Dordogne River is a classic that allows you to explore the region in a different way.ĭon’t miss this French beauty and check out the deals for Dordogne hotels on Booking.This Dordogne map shows some of the places, castles and other highlights of the Dordogne and is best used in conjunction with the guides to the four regions of Perigord, or with the towns, chateaux and caves of the region. From Bordeaux the SNCF TGV network heads south east to take in Agen, Montauban and onwards to Toulouse ( orange routes on the map). Sites that have also become popular include the prehistoric caves of Gouffre de Padirac and Lascaux. The Dordogne and Lot area is well connected to the France national Rail Network with High-Speed TGV trains from Paris arriving at Bordeaux to the west and Brive-la-Gaillarde to the north east. Castles, chateaux, and other important historical museums are sprinkled throughout the region, offering enough historical interest for any aficionado, but attractively distributed throughout a breath-taking scenery that needs no scholarly tendencies to. The area offers so much to explore: châteaux, bastide (medieval fortified) towns, markets, brocantes, wine tours, prehistoric caves and much more besides. Dordogne is one of Frances best-kept secrets. Le Mas & Le Mazet are situated in the south of the Dordogne, a region famous for its history, cuisine and incredible landscapes. The south-west area around Bergerac is the wine region of Périgord, while the south-eastern Vézère Valley and upper Dordogne Valley nest the medieval jewel of Sarlat-la-Canéda. The Dordogne is a region of Aquitaine, France. The north and north-west include the picturesque towns of Brantôme and Nontron, surrounded by fields and forests. The central area and the capital Périgueux are known for the limestone hills, wide valleys, and meadows. Dordognese distinguished sub-region has an array of wines known throughout the world for their prestige and distinction. It is also possible to find luxury hotels in Dordogne located in a refurbished chateaux and villas in the countryside. Part of the Aquitaine Region and known as the old county of Périgord, it is usually divided into 4 different areas with distinctive characteristics, each offering charming hotels to enjoy Dordogne. Hills, forests, excellent wine, truffles, foie gras, confit de canard, medieval villages and historic chateaux… What else would give you such a perfect backdrop for a classic French experience? That’s exactly why, after thousands of new worlds have been discovered, the Dordogne is still one of the most popular destinations.
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