For information about Dordogne holiday cottages see below. The Dordogne is a contrasting region of rolling green hills and meadows as well as deep gorges and dramatic river valleys. Stone villages and farms pepper the landscape while slow lazy rivers wind their way though the countryside. It is also a region with an eventful past and there are countless reminders of early history found throughout the area. Information about Dordogne cottages can be found further down the page.
The North is devoted to agriculture and is used for cattle grazing while the south is notable for food and drink. The Dordogne valley is home to the Bergerac and Monbazillac vineyards and the region is also famous for its foie gras, mushrooms and strawberries.
The Perigord plain, upon which the Dordogne is situated, is varied in its composition. Rivers such as the Auvezere, Bandiat, Dronne and Dropt crisscross the countryside while further west the dense Double and Landais forests dominate the landscape. It is a region steeped in history and offers some stunning reminders of the past, The Caves of Lascaux for instance, contain impressive drawings of early habitation.
There are also countless picturesque villages around the Dordogne. The village of Rocamadour, precariously set on the side of a mountain is one such, breathtaking example. The old town of Bergerac, is also worth a visit for its charming country market. Book Dordogne cottages and self-catering holidays in the Dordogne.
