A river runs through it...
The Dordogne Valley
Experience France
There’s always the tendency to oversubscribe one’s time when travelling. The irony, of course, is that the more you try and see, the less you actually see, because more time is spent moving from one place to another. Valuable days are lost—not just to the travel process but in the dislocation and weariness of it all.
In the effort to see more, you’ve missed experiencing France. And then you realize you’ve barely touched the surface and must return soon! It’s a bit crazy, really.
The Dordogne is both a river and a region (a department) in the southwest of France. It’s an area you can stay in for months and still not see it all! A region with so much diversity by way of sights, experiences, history, entertainment and natural beauty, that you will never want to leave!
Imagine This . . .
Imagine staying in one place from which you can access dozens of locations within 30-90 minutes—and many sights and towns in less than that.
Imagine living in a bright and comfortable home just five minutes’ walk from markets, restaurants, shopping, and the serenity of the beautiful Dordogne river.
Imagine feeling like a local, getting familiar with the streets and being extended small-town friendliness rather than big-city curtness.
Imagine an area with vitality, cultural festivals and music, far from over-crowded tourist spots and expensive, disappointing food.
Imagine time spent bike riding, swimming, reading by the pool, or idly walking.
Imagine arriving home from your overseas trip feeling you’ve really experienced a part of France—and feeling recharged, rather than exhausted.
A Link to Get You Started...
Broad scope of sights, towns and activities: www.northofthedordogne.com
"Life is much more successfully looked at from a single window, after all."
Search Tips
Whatever your interests, there is untold information available online, so I’m not going to even try and reproduce it. Instead, here are some areas, both broad and specific, to get your plans started. Search your interest/topic, combined with the word ‘Dordogne’; for festival information, combine the location with the month/s you plan to visit.
To see more about what Bergerac itself has to offer, visit the Bergerac page.
- Museums, galleries, Roman ruins
- Natural wonders, UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Historic gardens
- Chateaux, churches and abbeys
- Outdoor activities—kayaking, hiking, bike riding, ballooning, and more.
- Cities and charming villages
- Entertainment and festivals
- Outstanding food and wine
PHOTOS
Dordogne Sights and Experiences
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