Dordogne Tourism
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Dordogne Holiday Guide
Public Holidays in France
For when you get to the shops and find them closed
Dordogne Museums
There's always a museum to visit - just down the road!
Guide to the Dordogne region
Diversity in rural France
The Dordogne is not a geographic capsule. It is linked to the surrounding regions geographically and architecturally. To the north, the area around Nontron has much in common with the Limousin.
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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...
Major Events and Festivals in Dordogne
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There's a festival or event nearly every month of the year in France. Whether you live in the Dordogne permanently and fancy a day out or want to plan a holiday to coincide with a major festival, here's a guide to help you.
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Fantastic Dordogne châteaux Rentals
Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the region for years to soak up its unique culture and to admire the region’s golden stone houses, prehistoric caves (Lascaux) and famous châteaux. Find out more about these Dordogne châteaux... more...Le Domaine de La Millasserie
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La Millasserie is a 17th century country house on a quiet cul de sac in the uplands above the river Dordogne, in the heart of the ancient province of the Perigord. The Perigord, the modern Department of the Dordogne, is known as the land of truffles, wine, grande cuisine, and chateaux...
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Ceramic Holidays in the Dordogne
Learn the art of ceramics amongst the vineyards and hills of the beautiful Dordogne. No need to be artistic - just enthusiastic. Relax, enjoy and amaze yourself with new skills gained in our small professional and friendly studio.more...
Exploring the Dordogne by boat, train or wagon
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...
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Great days out for everyone in the Dordogne
The Dordogne or French department number 24 as it is sometimes known is famous for its stunning scenery, its food and wine, and its substantial history. But what is it really like to holiday there and what kind of things can you enjoy when you get here?more...
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...
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Forestry in the Dordogne
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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...
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Dordogne brocante fairs and vide-greniers
Some helpful tips
A lot of visitors to this site are bargain-hunters at brocante fairs and vide-greniers - what the French call "chineurs". Here's 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...
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Visiting a goat’s cheese producer in France
La Borie d'Imbert farm in Rocamadour
The French have long understood the importance of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, which goes some way to explain the popularity of their markets and farms such as La Borie d'Imbert where you can buy cheese and see it being made.more...
Walking, cycling and rafting holidays
Dordogne Experience offer self-guided walking holidays and cycling holidays in the Dordogne, Lot, Corrèze and Ardèche. Unique River Rafting holidays on the picturesque Dordogne River from £149pp. Find out more.
Ceramic Holidays in the Dordogne
From beginners to the advanced learn the art of ceramics amongst the vineyards and hills of the beautiful Dordogne. Relax, enjoy and amaze yourself with new skills gained in our small professional and friendly studio.Find out more.
Boating Holidays in France
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