© 2022Gironde
City Tours
Saint-Émilion
Choose an internationally famous wine town with 1000 years of history.
Lot & Garonne
City Tours
Rocamadour
Choose a village on three levels with a church and monastery for pilgrims on the way to Lourdes.
City Tours
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Choose a medieval village that has remained unchanged to this day.
Sleep
Sleep
Camping Le Paradis
Choose a place that not only shares the name but actually feels like paradise.
Sleep
Hôtel Le Moulin de l'Abbaye
Choose a legendary 4-star hotel in the heart of the Périgord in Brantôme.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château des Milandes
Choose a monument and home to Josephine Baker, who was much more than just an artist.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château de Beynac
Choose a castle that has watched over the Dordogne from a breathtaking cliff for 900 years.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château de Castelnaud
Choose a castle above the Dordogne and immerse yourself in the region's history.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château de Commarque
Choose a castle ruin in the Beaune valley, which includes a ruined fortified village.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château de Losse
Choose a castle with a garden and bistro, situated directly on the banks of the Vézère.
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Château de Puymartin
Choose a castle in the heart of the Périgord with a history and a ghost.
The Vézère river meanders through its valley, past steep cliffs and lush meadows.
The Dordogne river gives the region and department its name. At 483 km long, it is France's fifth longest river and owes its name to the source rivers Dore and Dogne. The Dordogne also gives its name to one of the most picturesque landscapes in southwestern France.
Numerous tributaries flow into the Dordogne, such as the Isle, Vézère, Maronne, Cère, Ouysse, and Céou, which we visited during our travels or will visit in the future. In the process, we encounter numerous picturesque towns, villages, and castles that have been well-preserved and restored since the Middle Ages.
The source of the Dordogne lies at 1,680 m on the Puy de Sancy in the Auvergne and flows into the Gironde at Bec d'Ambès.
The Vézère flows through Terrasson, where flat boats called Gabares can still navigate.
For swimming and inflatable paddling, there are "official" and "unofficial" spots. With due caution, the little ones will also have their fun on the Dordogne.
If you are traveling with a tent, caravan, or motorhome, you should take a close look at your destination on the internet before booking and also follow up by phone. The density of campsites is impressive. During our on-site research, we found the whole range from impositions to Wow!.
Trails & Beyond
Castles · Palaces · Manor Houses
Donjon et Manoir de la Salle
Choose a small castle with a large keep—located very close to our campsite.
City Tours
Bergerac
Choose a city of art, history, exquisite gastronomy, and culture.
City Tours
Brantôme
Choose the Venice of the Périgord, whose old city is enclosed by the Dronne river.
City Tours
Domme
Choose an old bastide overlooking the Dordogne valley from a cliff.
City Tours
La Roque Gageac
Choose a magical village nestled between the Dordogne and the rocks.
City Tours
Périgueux
Choose the capital of the Périgord, with monuments from many different centuries.
City Tours
Sarlat-La-Canéda
Choose the medieval capital of the Black Périgord with its turbulent history.
City Tours
St.-Léon-sur-Vézère
Choose a small village near our campsite with a variety of gastronomy.
City Tours
Terrasson
Choose the northeastern gateway to the Périgord with amazing leisure opportunities.
Arts & Artists
«Lascaux IV»
Choose a journey back in time to the very early inhabitants of the Périgord and their artworks.
Arts & Artists
La Gare-Espace Robert Doisneau
Choose the permanent exhibition of works by a truly great French photographer.
