Gourmet night markets in the Dordogne
Gourmet markets, also known as tablées nocturnes, are held throughout the summer in village squares from early evening (around 6pm). Small local producers will be on hand to present their products for tasting on the spot, treasures of Périgord gastronomy (duck, lamb, porcini mushrooms, [...]).
Must-do activities in the Dordogne: Sarlat area, Domme, Beynac, Saint Cyprien
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Visit the castles The Dordogne is the land of a thousand and one castles, and the Périgord Noir is dominated by medieval castles, veritable fortresses. If there's one must-see place to visit, it's the area between the village of Saint Cyprien and Domme. Here you'll find the majestic Château de Beynac perched [...].
Dordogne wines and vineyards
Périgord wines, Dordogne vineyards Vineyards are an important part of Périgord gastronomy, and wine has been around since the Middle Ages, forming an important part of the region's trade. In the 19th century, phylloxera, a devastating insect from America, decimated the vineyards. But little by little the [...]
The 10 most beautiful villages of France in Dordogne
10 plus beaux villages de France en Périgord In 2022, 168 villages throughout France have been classified as "plus beaux villages de France". In the Dordogne, there are no fewer than 10 listed villages, testifying to the region's exceptional heritage. Indeed, if every département had as many, there would be [...]
Dordogne Airports
How to get to the Dordogne by air, or go on vacation to discover new horizons from our beautiful region...
The Vézère Valley
The Vézère Valley is 2 hours from Bordeaux, Limoges and Toulouse. It's one of Périgord's major tourist attractions. With its rich cultural, prehistoric, architectural and natural heritage, the Vézère Valley is a must for your stay in the Dordogne.
A thousand and one castles in the Dordogne?
More than a thousand medieval and renaissance castles, manor houses and strongholds
Périgord markets
The day the village comes to life. Market day!
The Dordogne: land of prehistoric man
A world-famous heritage