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Dordogne (UK: / d ɔːr ˈ d ɔɪ n / dor-DOYN, US: / d ɔːr ˈ d oʊ n / dor-DOHN or / d ɔːr ˈ d ɔː n j ə / dor-DAWN-yə; French: ⓘ; Occitan: Dordonha [duɾˈduɲɔ]) is a large rural department in south west France, with its prefecture in Périgueux.
Centered on the town of Sarlat and the river Dordogne, this is the classic Dordogne, with its limestone cliffs, castles (such as Beynac or Castelnaud) and picturesque villages such as Domme and Laroque Gageac, and also its world-famous caves with their stalagmites and stalactites, and in several cases prehistoric paintings.
Few regions sum up the attractions of France better than the Dordogne. With its rich food, heady history, château-studded countryside and picturesque villages, the Dordogne has long been a favourite getaway for French families on les grandes vacances.
The Dordogne – referred to as the Périgord by the French – is located in South West France and is made up of 4 different sub-regions: the Périgord noir (highest concentration of tourist sites), the Périgord pourpre (think ‘wine’), the Périgord vert (nature) and the Périgord blanc (chalky limestone).
The Dordogne has stunning medieval castles, historical villages and towns, and the famous prehistoric caves of the UNESCO listed Vezere Valley to enjoy, each of them set in the attractive landscapes of the region, with rivers, forests and beautiful countryside, so it is no surprise that the Dordogne is one of the most popular destinations in ...
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Discover the best attractions in The Dordogne including Grotte de Lascaux, Grotte de Font de Gaume, and Château de Castelnaud.
FUNDAMENTALS. As if suspended in time, life in the Dordogne Valley always seems to pass at holiday pace. You ascend the dizzy heights to the cliff-top village of Rocamadour, listen to unspoilt nature, you visit one cave after another until you reach Lascaux.
Things to Do in Dordogne, France: See Tripadvisor's 381,574 traveller reviews and photos of Dordogne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dordogne. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
On foot, on horseback in a canoe or by air, take a deep breath of fresh air. Visit the caves of Lascaux, or the 1001 castles of Périgord and their gardens. Discover the friendliness of the inhabitants and taste the many local specialties in the lively markets.
