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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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Editor's pick
As the capital of the Périgord, there are certain things you’d expect to find in Périgueux (Dordogne). more...
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...
Wine farming in Dordogne
Caroline and Sean Feely took on Château Haut Garrigue
Caroline Feely left her job as an IT consultant in Ireland to pursue her dream of wine farming with husband, Sean, in France. From Château Haut Garrigue – their new base in the Dordogne – the couple juggle the demands of running an organic vineyard and raising their two girls.more...
Looking to Furnish Your French Home?
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Furnishing your Limousin home can be something of a challenge as it is not easy to find classic and contemporary designs of good quality and at the right price. It was as a result of this obvious gap in the market that Brian Muir founded founded in Furniture For France.
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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.
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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...
Independent Financial Advice in Dordogne
Experienced, qualified and regulated independent Financial Planning Advice for expats. Brian Furzer's experience covers many aspects including investments, pensions, wealth & savings management.
What to see in Sarlat
Little more than an hour’s drive from Bergerac is Sarlat-la-Canéda, more often referred as Sarlat. The medieval town has been so well preserved that it is often used as a backdrop for historical French films. But the Sarladais community continues to make full use of every beautiful old building.
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The music of Sarlat
Sophie Read entertains tourists in summer
Sophie Read performs as one half of Paris-Londres - the musical duo that performs in front of the cathedral in Sarlat. Fifteen years ago, Sophie completed her masters at Sussex University and moved to Paris on a whim... Read on to find out how she came to be en Dordogne.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...
We run a gîte complex near Eymet
Meet Chris and Marian Blake
Chris and Marian Blake from Wiltshire have a gîte complex, La Petite Auberge, just outside of Eymet in the Dordogne. FrenchEntrée went to meet them in the run up to the start of their seventh season, to find out what they've learned about running a business in France and living like the locals.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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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...
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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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...more...
Renovating a property in Dordogne
There are all sorts of places to buy in the Dordogne but the classic target for British buyers has been the dilapidated old farmhouse with exposed beams and a few hectares of land, needing wholescale restoration to make it a dream home. But there are some indications that things may be changing...more...
Walking through the Dordogne countryside
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...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.
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The complete legal package
Heslop & Platt solicitors provide legal expertise in all areas of French property and succession law. Contact us today with your French legal query.Need French healthcare?
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Independent Financial Advice in Dordogne
Experienced, qualified and regulated independent Financial Planning Advice for expats. Brian Furzer's experience covers many aspects including investments, pensions, wealth & savings management.
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