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The Dordogne- Holiday, Leisure and Activity

Holidays and leisure
For anyone who hasn't been to the Dordogne before, your're in for a real treat.The Dordogne has always been a popular holiday destination, particularily for those of you looking for adventure;
Aside from being an irresistible magnet for discerning holiday home owners, the long hot summers (use our weather check on this page to see for yourself!) and its beautiful and rugged countryside also attract those looking for exciting activities. The medieval villages are among the most beautiful in the whole of France, and the delicious local food and wine are legendary more...

French Language and Cookery Course

Women cookingStuck for something to do in the autumn? Why not treat yourself to a French language and cookery course organised by Aquitaine Languesat the Domaine de la Queyssie? €525 per person sharing plus your Ryanair flight - get in quick! more...

Dordogne Tourist Offices

Where to go for local information

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Here's a list of all the tourist offices in the department, by "commune".

Public Holidays in France

For when you get to the shops and find them closed

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A chart of the French Public Holidays more...

Two wheel fun in the Dordogne

Family On BikesFrance is the cycling centre of the known world and yellow jerseys are very fashionable we understand. Certainly, much respect is given to riders by all, especially by motorists... more...

Canoeing & Kayaking in the Dordogne

Canoeing & KayakingWith all the abundance of wonderful rivers the Dordogne is blessed with large numbers of companies who provide all the equipment for you to take up this sport or to develop your skills further. All ages are catered for too... more...

Golf in the Dordogne

A perfect Dordogne holiday - or just an afternoon

Rochebois golf courseThink golf and you may find yourself thinking of the Spanish Costas or the Algarve. But wise up, folks. The Dordogne has some excellent places for golf, with all the added attractions of nice places to stay. more...

Walking through the beautiful Dordogne countryside

Couple WalkingShank’s pony doesn’t really translate into French, but the opportunity to exercise just the same is boundless. This is walkers’ country, with flat bits by the sides of stunning rivers and lakes ... more...

Dordogne's rivers- A fisherman's dream

fishingFishing in this part of France abounds! With so many rivers and lakes there is little surprise that just about any form can be catered for. Whether you are a purist with the split cane Hardys’ and the self-tied, dry-fly, checking out the category one trout streams this is the place for you.
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Hacking and trecking in the Dordogne

Horse ridersThere is quite a variety of opportunities for those of you that want to learn or keep up your riding assuming you’ve left your horse at home. Ranging from the ... more...

Get the best out of the beautiful Dordogne via boat, wagon or train

Gabarre on the DordogneThe Dordogne river has been used for the transport of goods from Roman times giving rise to a whole industry of boatbuilding. Today sailing boats known as gabarres offer you the opportunity to cruise down the river taking in the history of the water... more...

Dordogne Museums

There's always a museum to visit - just down the road!

Vesunna entrance signThere's always something to go and see in the Dordogne – with a wide variety of museums, from the newly constructed Vesunna museum in Périgueux, inspired by the ancient Roman ... more...

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