Holidays to Dordogne

Why Dordogne?

This southwestern region is framed by picturesque mountains that are sprinkled with chateaus and vineyards. The rich culture is matched only by the abundant gastronomy options, and here you can try all the warm, fresh breads, creamy cheeses and sublime local wines that the French are famous for. Interesting museums are dotted in the cities and towns, while in the east of the Dordogne region, ancient caves are home to a treasure trove of prehistoric art.

Popular areas to stay in Dordogne

Stuck on where to go? Check out the best resorts and towns to base your holiday

Montignac

Montignac is a fine location, and not least for its great range of restaurants. Its riverside setting, with stone bridges and balconied houses, makes it picture-postcard perfect and a great place to unwind.

Who is it for?

Foodies

Dine in a restaurant on the riverbank, where home-made traditional dishes, prepared using locally sourced ingredients, are served up daily.

Culture Vultures

Head to the nearby Centre International de l’Art Pariétal de Montignac-Lascaux for the fascinating cave-art display and a look into what mankind was getting up to some 400000 years ago.

Nature Lovers

This is wonderful walking country, with delicate flora and fauna, wooded areas and gentle streams.

Room price from

£22

per person per night

Thenon

This beautiful, honey-coloured Medieval town in the Dordogne region of France is a must-visit destination. There are lots of heritage sites within easy reach, so you can get a real understanding of the area’s history and culture.

Who is it for?

Families

Spend some time at the nearby L’Appel de la Forêt, a forest location with footbridges, rope walks, Tarzan swings and more.

Foodies

In this part of France, the goose is king, and you’ll be able to find traditional eateries serving up pâtés and stews that make the most of this delicious bird.

Nature Lovers

Explore the countryside that surrounds the town. There are sweeping views across valleys, forested areas and rivers to explore.

Room price from

£34

per person per night

Fleurac

The heritage town of Fleurac, in the south-western Dordogne region of France, really turns on the charm, with its old, honey-coloured buildings, dramatic churches and picturesque farmhouses.

Who is it for?

Shoppers

The open-air food markets are superb, with wooden trestle tables crammed with fruit, veg and cheeses.

Foodies

Duck is a staple here. Try pan-fried breast accompanied by potatoes cooked in the rendered fat. Don’t fret, they’ve got some of the lowest incidence of heart disease in this part of the world; it’s called the Périgord Paradox.

Nature Lovers

See the countryside from two wheels. Mountain bikers will enjoy the hillier landscape, but there’s flatter territory too.

Room price from

£24

per person per night

Le Bugue

Le Bugue is a small, attractive market town on the Vézère River and is the perfect vantage point from which to explore the region, while making the most of the town’s cobbled charm.

Who is it for?

Families

Visit the Village du Bournat – a reconstruction of a 19th-century French conurbation with a working beehive, blacksmiths, carpenters and bakers.

Foodies

This area of France is rightly famous for its wines. Book yourself onto a wine-tasting tour.

Culture Vultures

This region is famous for its cave paintings. Take a look for yourself at Rouffignac, La Grotte du Font-de-Gaume and La Roque St Christophe, which are open to the public. Some caves have been closed for preservation purposes.

Room price from

£24

per person per night