The Dordogne Travel Guide
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Want to smile happily ever after? Discover a picture-postcard fantasy of castles, cliff-top châteaux, flocks of geese, storybook villages, and prehistoric wonders? Join the club. Since the 1990s the Dordogne region has become one of the hottest destinations in France. Formerly one of those off-the-beaten-path areas, it's now in danger of getting four-starred, boutiqued, and postcarded to death, but scratch the surface and you can find one of the most authentic and appealing regions of rural France.
The Dordogne Hotels
Advance booking is particularly desirable in the highly popular Dordogne, where hotels fill up quickly, particularly in midsummer. Many country or small-town...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Dordogne Restaurants
If you're traveling in the Dordogne between October and March, it's essential to call restaurants ahead of time to avoid disappointment, as some close for...read more
Things To Do in The Dordogne
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Dordogne
- $102 & up -- Paris: 4-Star Family Friendly Hotel thru Summer Novotel Paris Charenton
- $1699 & up -- London, Paris & Rome 9 Nts. w/Air & Train Europe Express
- $629 -- 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic CruisesOnly
- Classic Corsica IExplore
- $2060 & up -- France: Nice & Marseille 7-Nt. Escape w/Air — $2,060 Great Value Vacations
The Dordogne Experiences
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Fantastic food: Périgord truffles, foie gras, walnuts, plums, and myriad species of mushrooms jostle for attention on restaurant menus... Read more
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The Dordogne, or as the French like to call it, the Périgord, is considered by those in the know to have one of the best regional cuisines... Read more
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The Dordogne is a land of foie gras and cognac, so travelers get to eat (and quaff) like the kings (and queens) who once disputed this coveted... Read more
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