Dordogne
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Dordogne property, holidays and life
Welcome to FrenchEntrée-Dordogne. A comprehensive source of information for the Dordogne department, so if you're thinking of buying a house in the Dordogne, or you already live here, or perhaps you're planning to holiday in the region, then you've come to the right place.We can help you find the right property in the Dordogne and arrange viewings with our Premier Partner agents who have been carefully selected for their local knowledge and their friendly, English speaking customer service.
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Our aim is to provide comprehensive information about buying property in the Dordogne, life in the Dordogne, Tourism, Food and Drink, Local News and Events & Activities in the area. We feature holiday advice, holiday rentals and accommodation in the Dordogne. Plus we cover local businesses in the directory and stories from people who live in the region.
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The English invasion of the Dordogne
History repeating itself - with a difference
Two Dordogne châteaux: Castelnaud and Milandes
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Dordogne riverside life
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Behind the label: Bergerac wines
Wine expert Chris Skyrme looks at the terroir, grapes and winemaking styles that are giving Begerac’s wine an increasingly good name, from sweet Monbazillac to red Pécharmant.
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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.more...
Dordogne - the best way to get there?
Boat, Train, Plane? Here's a guide to them all
Travelling to the Dordogne can be seen as part of the holiday, whichever method of transport or route you decide to use. Everyone can be confident that this wonderful region is easily accessible, making it one of the best places to visit on holiday or stay and ‘live the dream’. more...
Take a tour of Bergerac
As one of the most famous destinations in Dordogne, the town of Bergerac attracts holidaymakers all year round. Numbers spike in summer but there are discounts available and certain other benefits to visiting ‘off peak’ as well. more...
Your Kitchen isn’t just a room in your house; it is the heart of your home
Kitchens are about food, family and friendship, and shared meals, stories and fun. We seek to provide the perfect backdrop for these special moments. Your kitchen should be a unique space which works perfectly and enhances your quality of life.more...
Bringing British clothes to Bergerac
Stephen Spencer moved to France and opened a shop
Stephen Spencer lives with his partner Valerie Faure near Bergerac (Dordogne) and less than six months after his arrival, he opened a shop, So British, in Bergerac’s old town. But prior to that, he had been more used to selling properties than clothes.more...
What to see in Sarlat
Little more than an hour’s drive from Bergerac is Sarlat-la-Canéda, more often referred to simply as Sarlat. The medieval town has been so well preserved that it is often used as a backdrop for historical French films and the Sarladais community continues to make full use of every beautiful old building. more...
Specialities from Dordogne
Local fruit and vegetables vary according to season but confit de canard and foie gras are in constant supply. Obvious accompaniments are truffles and walnuts, both readily available in this part of France. The Bergerac wine region ensures there is something good to drink too.more...
Mais aux Patrons
A tradition in Dordogne
In certain towns within the Dordogne region, you may notice tree branches tacked on to the front of local businesses along with a couple of small tricolore flags and a sign annoucing 'Honneur aux Patrons'. In Sarlat, these displays go up on 1 May and stay there until the greenery attached to them is refreshed 12 months later. So no matter when you go, this is one tradition bound to get noticed. Find out what it means...
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Café Church in Bergerac
Café Church aims to be an up-to-date and fun expression of Christianity and to this end, there is something for everybody. Two monthly sessions are held in Bergerac.
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Artists open gallery in Dordogne château
Mike and Timothy tell their story
Mike Snow (a painter) and Timothy White (a photographer) moved from the US and opened an art gallery within a château in the Dordogne. In between workshops at their base in Saussignac, Mike sat down to take FrenchEntrée through their journey.more...
Things to do, places to visit,and great days out for everyone in the Dordogne
The Dordogne 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?
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Golf in the Dordogne
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 – and of course the region's wine and food
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