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 20th July 2008
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Dordogne Holiday Guide Oh and don't forget the delicious Périgord food and local wines - the perfect way to round off another day spent enjoying a holiday in the Dordogne. Dordogne Tourist OfficesWhere to go for local information Public Holidays in FranceFor when you get to the shops and find them closed Dordogne MuseumsThere's always a museum to visit - just down the road! |
Dordogne Holidays and Leisure
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The Dordogne is the third largest département in France, with a total area of 9,200 square kilometres. To understand its structure and climate, you need to see it as a transitional landscape, changing from the "Bassin Aquitain" – the large area of lowlying country around Bordeaux – in the southwest, to the higher country in the north, culminating in the Limousin and the Massif Central...
The 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...
The Dordogne or French department number 24 as it is sometimes known is famous for its stunning scenery its great food and wine, and its substantial history of course.But what is it really like to holiday there and what kind of things can you enjoy when you get here?
For many people the Dordogne conjures up images of fairytale castles many clinging precariously to mountain sides each ready to whisk you back to the middle ages...
France 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...
With 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...
Think 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.
The Dordogne is extremely Child-Friendly with lots to do suitable for all ages and interests - its not all castles, chateaux and history. If you want to keep them happy ...
Shank’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 ...
Fishing 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.
There 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 ...
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Next time you drive through the attractive woodland of the Dordogne countryside, give some thought to its importance to the local economy as well as its beauty in the local landscape. 43% of the Dordogne is forest...
