Holiday home in the dordogne

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The Dordogne is actually called, Le Périgord, but the department was named after the river Dordogne. However, the residents still use predominantly the name Périgord.

The Périgord is classified by means of 4 colors:

The Périgord Noir is the best known and most beautiful part of the Dordogne with its many castles, caves and valleys. Black Périgord owes its name to the dark oak forests, which are frequent. Most of our Gites are located in this section! The capital is the beautiful medieval town of Sarlat. A visit to Sarlat is a must for anyone considering a vacation in the Dordogne. It is a beautifully preserved medieval town, which has been completely restored. In high season it is a bustling city with its market on Saturday, guided tours and festivals. Some of our holiday homes in the Dordogne as "Sarlat, Lagonie and Sarlat in the Woods” are located close to this city.

The Dordogne valley, stretching from Carlux to Siorac en Périgord. It is a valley where nature is still well preserved. Here are many of the most beautiful villages of France such as Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Domme and Limeuil. On top of the cliffs there are several famous castles such as Castelnaud, Les Milandes, Fenelon and Beynac and the beautiful gardens of Marqueyssac. The river is particularly suitable for canoeing, fishing and swimming; There are many beaches along the river. Along the river is a scenic bicycle trail on the route of the former railway line.

The Vézère valley stretches from Terrasson to Limeuil where the Vézère flows into the Dordogne. Along the river you will find many beautiful towns and villages such as Terrasson Lavilledieu, Montignac, Condat sur Vézère, Saint Leon sur Vézère, les Eyzies. Between Montignac and Les Eyzies there are many prehistoric sights, which are also on the World Heritage List of UNESCO, such as the cave of Lascaux, Font de Gaume and Cap Blanc. Along the river are also many famous castles such as the Chateau de Losse and Maison Forte de Reignac. Les Eyzies is known as the world capital of prehistory, through the many caves that exist and the National Museum of Prehistory. The valley is particularly suitable for canoeing, walking or visit one of the many small parks about the prehistory.

In the south of Périgord Noir are the beautiful towns and Belvès or Daglan. Other nice places, all of which are worth visiting: Saint Cyprien, Le Bugue, Carlux and Salignac. In and around Le Bugue there is much to do for children including a visit to the Aquarium, Le Bournat - an open-air museum on life around 1900, several caves and the fun park Jacquou Parc.

The Purple Perigord is the south-western part of the Dordogne. The Purple Perigord owes its name to produce the color of the vineyards, the famous Bergerac wines. The capital is Bergerac, in the heart of the famous vineyards (Montbazillac, Pécharmant and Montravel), covering 12,000 hectares. Bergerac has its own airport with regular flights from the UK and Netherlands. It also has an excellent selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

The Périgord Vert is the northern part of the Dordogne. Périgord Vert, or Green Perigord owes its name to the green landscape that is the result of relatively high rainfall compared to other parts of the Dordogne; which is mainly due to the higher position. The capital is Nontron. The area is sparsely populated. Still, there are some beautiful sights that you should visit. Especially the west has more hills, making the landscape immediately more interesting.

Périgord Blanc is the middle central part of the Dordogne. The capital is Perigueux, the capital of the entire Dordogne region. Périgueux is classified as "City of Art and History" with its narrow streets lined with mansions, well-kept neighborhoods and the Cathedral Saint-Front, which also belongs to the Heritage List of UNESCO as part of the route to Saint Jacques de Compostela. Périgord Blanc or the White Périgord takes its name from the outcrops of limestone. The landscape is varied, hilly and flat. Especially the new motorway A89, between Terrasson and Perigueux offers breathtaking views.