Flowing rivers, fairy-tale castles & wine…
Traditionally beloved of the British, the Dordogne region enjoys rich, green countryside, castles perched precariously on the top of cliffs looking down to flowing, cool rivers below, ancient monuments, and stunning, medieval towns including Perigueux, Sarlat and Bergerac. The Dordogne is the home of truffles, foie gras and walnuts, with the great vineyards of Bordeaux to the West.There are some fabulous local markets to explore, and sporting activities include riding, golf, canoeing and tennis. Bergerac is an attractive market town, and an important wine growing area, whilst Bordeaux is an 18th century architectural gem, now a vibrant city. The pretty Bastide town of Monségur is set around a market square, Monpazier is listed as one of ‘the most beautiful villages in France’, and Sarlat-la-Caneda with its boutiques, restaurants, and market is well worth a visit.
Our Recommendations:
•Take a canoe trip on the river Dordogne, enjoy walking and cycling in the valleys
• Visit Sarlat’s legendary charming street market
• Enjoy a day wine tasting – try the Médoc peninsular for the finest clarets and St Emillion
• Enjoy a day in Rocamadour explore the cathedral and chapel of the Black Virgin
perched on the top of a cliff and enjoy dinner at one of the towns fabulous restaurants
• Visit the Musée de la Préhistoire, Les Eyzies, an archaeological collection tracing 400 thousand years of human life