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Located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region roughly half-way between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, it is named after the river Dordogne, which runs through it. It corresponds roughly to the ancient county of Périgord. In January 2023, Dordogne had a population of 412,807.
Centered on the town of Sarlat and the river Dordogne, this is the classic Dordogne, with its limestone cliffs, castles (such as Beynac or Castelnaud) and picturesque villages such as Domme and Laroque Gageac, and also its world-famous caves with their stalagmites and stalactites, and in several cases prehistoric paintings.
Few regions sum up the attractions of France better than the Dordogne. With its rich food, heady history, château-studded countryside and picturesque villages, the Dordogne has long been a favourite getaway for French families on les grandes vacances.
Things to Do in Dordogne, France: See Tripadvisor's 381,149 traveler reviews and photos of Dordogne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dordogne. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Visit Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire. The Dordogne has stunning medieval castles, historical villages and towns, and the famous prehistoric caves of the UNESCO listed Vezere Valley to enjoy, each of them set in the attractive landscapes of the region, with rivers, forests and beautiful countryside, so it is ...
The Dordogne – referred to as the Périgord by the French – is located in South West France and is made up of 4 different sub-regions: the Périgord noir (highest concentration of tourist sites), the Périgord pourpre (think ‘wine’), the Périgord vert (nature) and the Périgord blanc (chalky limestone).
The Dordogne region in France is famous for its captivating blend of prehistoric heritage, medieval charm, and culinary excellence. I know travelers come to explore the renowned Lascaux Caves, stroll through picturesque villages like Sarlat-la-Canéda, and savor the region’s iconic cuisine.
This Unesco-listed 12th-century Cistercian abbey and its Gothic cloister hide in the forest just south of the Dordogne, along the River Bélingou. Discover the best attractions in The Dordogne including Grotte de Lascaux, Grotte de Font de Gaume, and Château de Castelnaud.
Things to Do in Dordogne, France: See Tripadvisor's 381,274 traveller reviews and photos of Dordogne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dordogne. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
In the Dordogne Valley, the blonde stone is more than just decoration. It’s also a history book. From ornate caves to châteaux and character villages, visitors learn the stories of prehistoric inhabitants, the knights of the Middle Ages and the blossoming of the arts of the Renaissance.
