Dordogne, Aquitaine, France

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Dordogne

In the south west of France, named after the river Dordogne which flows into the Atlantic. After playing an important role in the Hundred years war, between France and England, the Dordgne has become a gentle and calm area.

The Perigord region has a distinct and famous style of cuisine. Rich in history, from prehistoric times, the Beregerac and 100s of castle to visit.



Towns and cities

Périgueux
Capital of the Perigord, home of the troubadours and Oc language.


Art, artistes, artisan, handcraft

Dordogne Painting holidays

Painting holiday France where all you do is indulge your passion for painting or drawing, accompanied or unaccompanied, tutored or left to your own devices. Let us guide you to the best subjects in this beautiful area of France, the Dordogne.



Cooking and cuisine

Cooking holiday in Dordogne

Cooking holiday in the Dordogne, where you will have a great time learning the French cuisine, relaxing and seeing the sights. Cook alongside the English chef in our magnificent kitchen.



Food products, cuisine, traditional

On line gastronomic boutique
Fine local products, such as foies gras.


Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

The Dordogne
A selection of self-catering gites villas or cottages, bed and breakfasts accommodation or Inns.
Le Branchat

Le Branchat, a charming Perigourdian farmhouse in the heart of Perigord proposes you 6 rooms for bed & breakfast, and three gites with private heated pools that can accomodate from 5 to 8 people. Large oak-beamed lounge with open fireplace, library, satellite TV. Swimming pool (6 x 12 m), bicycles, table tennis, childrens playground...
Beautifully situated in 11 acres of woods and gardens, it is an ideal base for visiting castles, bastides, caves and vineyards.

Les Charmes de Carlucet

Les Charmes de Carlucet offers beautiful accommodation in the heart of Dordgogne. Cookery courses, swimming pools and the famous spectacular landscape of this historic region.



Local websites

Best of the Perigord

More than 3,500 pages to organize your trip:self-catering accomodations, hotels, B&Bs, campingsites, leisure activities, sites to be visited. We add new pages every week and answer all emails within 24 hours and 7/7.




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