The most popular time to visit the Dordogne is during the summer months of July and August. It’s helpful to have a car to explore the small towns in the Dordogne, although there are local tours available from the central towns of Sarlat or Périgueux. I usually use Auto Europe to find a good price. International travelers may take the train to, or fly into Bordeaux and rent a car there. Travelers from the UK often fly directly into these two locations. The Dordogne Valley is served by two international airports, the Brive Airport or Bergerac Airport. View of the Dordogne Valley from Castelnaud
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It includes suggestions on things to do in the Dordogne, where to eat and a handy Dordogne map.ĭordogne Map How to get to the Dordogne Valley
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To help you plan your visit, (also known as the Dordogne Périgord region), this list will give you the best options on the most beautiful towns in Dordogne to visit plus where to stay in the Dordogne. What’s more, the food is sensational, based on locally grown ingredients and specialties like duck, walnuts and truffles. Indeed, the Dordogne is home to 22 of “ The Most Beautiful Villages in France“.Ĭenturies ago, the Dordogne Valley was an important battle area during the Hundred Years War and because of this, the area is dotted with hilltop castles and pretty medieval towns. Based on my visit, these might just be the cutest towns in France you don’t want to miss. This area in France is a popular holiday destination for visitors from the UK, but is lesser known to tourists from North America. I accompany you all the way, and I also can provide further local knowledge and extensive history of the region as we travel through the countryside.Small, charming villages are a specialty of France, but, I’m convinced that you’ll find the prettiest villages in the Dordogne, an idyllic region in the southwest corner of the country. Most sites we visit, there is a local expert who will explain the historic significance. Tour includes transportation private vehicle I can hire larger vehicle for more comfort or larger group up to 7persons will require rental of larger transport vehicle at an extra cost What’s Included This will be discussed in order to ensure a wonderful tour is still enjoyed Transportation etc or in event of weather unsuitable to visit sites an alternative will be offered. Changes will also be made due to traffic incidents, closures. Tours may be altered depending on what time of year you visit, and also what day you would like to tour. Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel At the end of the day a visit to the most photographed village in the region La Roc Gageac, here we take a trip on an ancient 'Gabbarre' boat, that navigated the river to market Meeting Point + Tour Duration A short history of Richard the Lion Heart and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Passing fields of sunflowers and corn we cross the river to the chateau at Beynac. We will have lunch in a Local bistro offering regional specialities like duck confit with the crispy Saladaise potatoes. Visit a secret private monolithic 13th Century chapel hidden in a forest caved into the limestone cliffs. We will wander the cobbled streets and I will tell you local stories and of the rich history of the Templer knights.
Luckily I know all the back routes around the area so even when its busy we can avoid the traffic We will start in fortified town of Domme, most spectacular panoramic view over the Dordogne river valley below. *Private transport included With so much to see we will set out from Sarlat early.
*Visit fortress castles Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, & Château de Beynac, *Explore the Bastide Tower in the village of Domme, where many of the Knights Templar were imprisoned Itinerary *Enjoy a tailor-made private tour of Dordogne with your personal guide - you decide what you would like to see *Take away with you spectacular memories of one of France's most stunning regions *Wander the cobbled streets and gourmet markets in the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda *Drift down the Dordogne river on an ancient Gabarre boat as they once used to transport grapes tobacco and corn to market *Admire the Dordogne valley beneath your feet the panoramic views over the Dordogne River. Ill take you to some hidden gems, an ancient chapel in a forrest, where the Templer knights hid as they escaped from prison in Domme.
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Medieval Villages, Castles & Scenic Landscapes Full Day Tourīring your camera and prepare to be amazed at the beauty of some of the most photogenic landscapes and hilltop villages the Dordogne region has to offer.
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