But arguably its most spectacular feature is its prehistoric caves filled with original prehistoric art. The Dordogne has an abundance of gorgeous architecture and natural beauty. We would be happy to include any or all of these in your Dordogne driving itinerary: Here are some more things to do and places to visit in the Dordogne. We will make sure your Dordogne itinerary includes the best places to go for extraordinary culinary experiences. It also has a strong food tradition that forms part of its heritage. This takes the form of prehistoric caves, medieval architecture, medieval towns and castles and many a medieval village which seems like it's been suspended in time. Our tours of Dordogne take you to the most beautiful viewpoints, so you'll experience French nature at its best.ĭordogne is also famous for its extensive heritage spanning across the ages. The Dordogne boasts valleys and gorges, craggy mountain-tops and carefully sculpted botanical gardens. The first thing you'll notice as you drive through Dordogne is the truly awesome scenery.
Make your own savory picnic lunch from one of Dordogne farmers markets We have selected premium B&Bs, in very charming houses, where you are centrally located to explore the Black Perigord jewels and enjoy everything the region has to offer as part of your Dordogne self drive itinerary. This will give you a real feel for the region.īe careful as "Dordogne" is vast and you can easily be in a fringe location which makes the touring complicated on the small roads. Where to Stay in Dordogneĭordogne is a rural area of France and we warmly recommend staying in the gorgeous mansions or farms in the countryside. You will stop for lunch in one of the Loire Valley's beautiful villages before continuing your journey feeling refreshed and ready to begin your Dordogne self-drive tour. We warmly recommend this route for the beautiful places you'll see along the way. It takes just over 5 hours to drive from Paris to Dordogne, so we'll plan rest-stops in the Loire Valley. You will be cruising past some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world.
If you decide to drive from Paris to Dordogne, make sure the passenger has a camera ready. From there you will only have a 2-3 hour drive to Dordogne, with plenty to see along the way. Alternatively, if you don't want to spend time in Paris, fly directly in to Bordeaux or Toulouse. We recommend taking the TGV high-speed train down to Bordeaux and pick up your hire car from there. There are no direct TGV trains to Périgueux, so journeys from Paris often take between 4.5 and 5.5 hours. While it is possible to get a train from Paris to Dordogne, this is a less convenient option. Dordogne is more than 300 miles away from Paris in the South West of France.
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