Where should I stay to explore Dordogne?

Bergerac and Domme are good places to base yourself to explore its beauty and enjoy the myriad of water based activities. While Les Eyzies is the place to stay if you’re interested in the ancient caves of the Vezere Valley.

What is Dordogne France known for?

The Dordogne is renowned for its love of food and drink – and boasts a long culinary heritage and a tremendous gastronomic heritage. The Dordogne is also known as France’s duck and truffle capital.

Is the Dordogne safe?

Yes, it’s one of the safest areas in France. Due to its lack of highly populated cities, there are few official crime statistics relating to the area of Dordogne. However, the French National Crime Statistics Agency rates the Dordogne as one of the lowest crime areas in the country.

What is the main town of the Dordogne?

The department can perhaps best be considered as having three ‘principal towns’ – Bergerac in the south-west, Sarlat in the south-east, and Perigueux further north.

What do you do in the Dordogne in the rain?

What to do when it rains

Curemonte.
Castel of Castelnau. Castelnau Castel Gallery. Castel of Montal.
Musée de l’automate.
La Borie d’Imbert. Moulin Huile de Noix.
Branceilles winerie.

How do you get to Dordogne from UK?

Eurostar links London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord in 2h20 or 2h30 with an average of 15 trains per weekday. You’ll then have to connect on a TGV (SNCF) to your destination in the Dordogne Valley. Train fares can get a bit pricey at times, so make sure to book in advance.

Where do the Brits live in the Dordogne?

Specifically, the communes of Eymet, Nontron and Ribérac are most populated by Brits; 9% of Eymet’s population is British, followed by 5% in Nontron, and 4.3% in Ribérac.

Is Dordogne a nice place to live?

The Dordogne has some of the best value property in the country – the average price of a house here is well under 100,000 euros. Of course, you pay a premium to be in a “signature” village like Brantome or Sarlat or an established town like Bergerac. The Dordogne also has its fair share of Chateaux and country estates.

How many castles are there in the Dordogne?

1001 castles
The Dordogne is mostly referred to as the 1001 castles’ Country.

Is the Dordogne hilly?

Perigord Noir is not a mountain region; it is hill country, mostly at an altitude of between 200 and 350, metres. As for the north of the department, this is known as Périgord Vert, Green Perigord, a greener and more undulating region of small villages and farms, streams and rivers.

Do you need a car in Dordogne?

As the Dordogne is one of the largest, most picturesque and rural departments in France it will come as no surprise that once you are there, having your own car is key. There are two airports in the Dordogne region, Bergerac and Brive, as well as Bordeaux International airport to the west of the Dordogne.

What is the main town in Dordogne?

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Biggest cities of Dordogne
Name of biggest cities of Dordogne	Census (2007)	Density (inh/km²)
Périgueux	29 416	2 995.52
Bergerac	27 601	492.00
Sarlat-la-Canéda	9 381	199.05