20th July 2008

The Dordogne- Holiday, Leisure and Activity

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...

Dordogne Tourist Offices

Where to go for local information

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

A chart of the French Public Holidays more...

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Places to visit in the Dordogne

Towns of the Dordogne

Places to visit in the Dordogne - towns of note The Dordogne department is the 3rd largest in France and contains many lovely towns, here is a brief introduction to ... more...

Dordogne a department of fairytale Chateaux

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... more...

Days out for children in the Dordogne

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 ... more...

Dordogne brocante fairs and vide-greniers

Some helpful tips

Brocante fair, Ribérac

A lot of visitors to this site are bargain-hunters at brocante fairs and vide-greniers - what the French call "chineurs". Which prompts me to give you some guidance on the Dordogne antique market; what to do if you're thinking of buying at a fair; and some useful French phrases to ease your way to that treasured purchase... more...

Dordogne Museums

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

There'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...

Dordogne auction rooms

Going for a song? Why not see?

Biraben, Périgueux

You've bought your house, now you need to furnish it. Perhaps you've been watching "Cash in the Attic" or "Flog it" and been thinking of going to an auction? Well, you can try it out in the Dordogne as well. But you may find it rather low key by comparison with what you get in the UK...
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