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Tourists can drive around the windy roads, float down the river Dordogne, even take a hot air balloon ride to view the valley from above.

There are several ways to see all of these sights. So watch the time and stop ANYWHERE you can find that is open and still serving food, or else be ready to find a (*cough*, *cough*) famous global fast-food restaurant. Most people from the United States might think that Google or Yelp would help with this need however, these apps are not reliable for knowing whether or not restaurants are open during the off-season or even during weekday. Although still beautiful and less tourists to have to navigate your camera around, finding an open restaurant for lunch in a village is difficult, if not near-impossible in some villages, especially if you are looking for one past 1:00 PM.

DORDOGNE CASTLES MAP PRO

PRO TIP: Visiting in October like I did can prove to be both rewarding and a challenge. If you want to see all of these types of places on your next trip to France but want to stay in only one area of France, then look no further! They laughed and said, “Oh, you will definitely see castles.” In addition, I also had the opportunity to see gorgeous landscapes of rolling green hillsides, extremely cute flower-filled villages with quintessentially French homes and buildings, centuries-old churches and monuments, caves within which underground rivers flowed, and archaeological sites ranging from very old (Cro-Magnon era) to more modern (18th century). I naively told them I wanted to see castles. I hosted a French foreign exchange student from this area for a school year, and when it came time to travel to France his family graciously hosted me while I was in the area. Named after the river Dordogne that runs through it, the French department is also known for its castles and small villages. My next stop in France after Carcassonne was the Dordogne Valley. The Dordogne, the legendary paradise for gourmet visitors! Transmitted from generation to generation, its rich, authentic and convivial cuisine has made the region famous, thanks to its exceptional local produce (Foie Gras, Truffles, Caviar, Mushrooms, Cheeses, Bread, Wines, Strawberries etc).Īn unbeatable destination for Gastronomy!The river Vézère in Montignac, Dordogne Valley, France. Minimum stay 3 days/2 nights.įind out more about the Prehistory Route:īrochure 3 days / 2 nights (External link) The Gourmet Route of the Dordogne-PérigordĮxperience the French « Art de vivre » and enjoy the savors and flavors of this famous region’s local produce. Awaiting you are 147 Prehistoric sites and 25 painted or engraved caves of exceptional ethnographic, anthropological and aesthetic interest, with no fewer than 15 prehistoric sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.Ĭontact: 0033 553 35 71 22/ (External link) for a custom-made stay. The Vézère Valley is a unique place in the world to look back at history. Minimum stay 3 days/2 nights.įind out more about the Fairy tale Tour of medieval Castles and Bastides along the Dordogne Valley:īrochure 3 days / 2 nights (External link)īrochure 4 days / 3 nights (External link) The Authentic Route of the Masterpieces from Prehistory and the Magic Underground World in the Vézère Valleyġ8,000 years ago, our prehistoric ancestors left exceptional works of art to Humanity. Validity: 1st May to 30th June and 1st September to 31st October.Ĭontact : 0033 553 35 71 22/ (External link) for a custom-made stay. This premium package is specially arranged for individual customers. The quintessence of the Dordogne-Périgord packed in 2 (or more)-night stays. High quality services with a personalized welcome from the castles owners and private tours. To their delight, history will come back to life along this mythical Route through medieval times, a unique multisensory experience with fine food and wine, legendary castles, charming villages and “bastides”(fortified medieval towns built around a central market square). Visitors in search of old buildings will be in their element strolling along the castle walls or through the typical narrow streets of our beautiful villages. The Dordogne features an impressive built heritage such as castles, manor houses and Romanesque churches, a definite attraction for anyone interested in culture and heritage.

The fairytale Route of Renaissance and Medieval castles.Įxperience a unique journey through the medieval world along the enchanted Dordogne Valley

Dordogne castles map