One of the reasons why holidays to the Dordogne are so popular with the British public is the accessibility of the area. The region is one of very few popular summer holiday destinations which is comfortably reachable by methods other a plane.   Although many Brits choose to travel to the Dordogne via a direct plane to [...]

The roads and picturesque towns of the Dordogne are ideal for driving. It is a varied region sprinkled with attractive towns, significant architecture, stunning landscape and of course, that magical, always rolling river. Read any guide book about the area and you’ll soon see you’re spoilt for choice with gems such as Sarlat, Brantome, Excideuil, Rocamadour [...]

When walking around the beautiful fields of the Dordogne, history and architectural buffs should keep their eyes open for a number of strange but captivating structures that litter the Aquitaine region. From ancient tombs to giant bread ovens, the Dordogne is awash with a myriad of mysterious fabrications that echo how life used to be [...]

When planning a French holiday, one of the first things you will be thinking about is food and drink. The French, of course, are renowned for their gastronomic delights and rightly so; the simple pleasure of a long, thin baguette dipped into a warmed and melted Camembert cheese takes much beating. A fresh croissant for breakfast, [...]

If you’re taking a French holiday in the Dordogne, why not spend a day in the neighbouring village of Beynac? Situated upon the Dordogne River, the village is only eight kilometres away from Sarlat; making it a perfect option. Praised for its outstanding beauty and breathtaking views of the river, the village is very popular with [...]

The Dordogne is a beautiful region, often compared with the English Cotswolds or Italy’s Tuscany; it is a place that boasts a delightful mix of history, culture, dramatic architecture, pre-historic art, culinary masterpieces and of course, the Dordogne River. Split into four main areas: Périgord Green, Périgord White, Périgord Black and the Périgord Purple, each one [...]

While the Dordogne isn’t known particularly for its shopping, the region is recognised for its trade in antiques and many people wile a day away searching through a plethora of second-hand goods. Antique hunting in France is quite different to the UK, as the dealers with shops tend to be off the beaten track; additionally the stock is predominantly [...]

Those heading out on a French holiday to the Dordogne this November should consider attending the Sarlat Film Festival for a day or two. As one of the finest film festivals/competitions in the country, it draws in large crowds every year with its diverse range of visual offerings. Not only does it attract film professionals [...]

If you happen to be visiting the Dordogne in late September, you might like to visit the Concours National de la Blonde d’Aquitaine 2011 – an agricultural show which takes place annually. Essentially a cattle contest, this festival of livestock and land spans three days and is greatly anticipated in the region. The show moves around Aquitaine, [...]