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Guide to Dordogne Valley Travel Adventures in France
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items The Dordogne Valley is perhaps not as well known as other parts of France but you will find more variety. The prettiest villages in French are located here, 2 castles from the 100 years war, vineyards, walnut trees and amazing French cuisine. You can...
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Things to do in the Dordogne Valley
Dordogne Valley Sightseeing Tours
Where to stay in the Dordogne Valley
Transportation in the Dordogne Valley
Things to do in the Dordogne Valley
No shortage of things to do in the Dordogne Valley from visiting the medieval castles, vineyards, quaint villages, canoeing on the river, visiting a town which hangs on the side of a cliff and it is well known for its prehistoric caves and art, some ...
Cycling the through Dordogne Valley and nearby Lot River including passing vineyards, stopping in Salat, castles and the bike routes.
Best Cycling in Dordogne France
In France taking a canoe trip on the Dordogne River is a different type of trip as you pass vineyards and castles. You can even stop along the way to grab a coffee and pastry from a cafe, we did.
Best Dordogne Canoe Trip 2025 - Incredible Travel Finds
Dordogne Valley Tourism official site where you can get recommendations on visiting the area.
Discover France’s Dordogne Valley – A Traveler’s Paradise | Visit Dordogne Valley
Castelnaud towers over the Dordogne River with awesome views of the countryside. But you want to visit this castle dating from the 100 years war to see the medieval exhibits, birds of prey show.
Welcome to Castelnaud Castle - Château de Castelnaud
Visit Beynac Castle high above the village of the same name. The castle dates from the 100 years war and has period exhibits.
Château de Beynac - A Fortress with nine centuries of history
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed walking along the cliffs of La Roque Saint Christophe to view how prehistoric people lived. A plus is the great views.
La Roque Saint-Christophe | Fort et cité troglodytiques en Dordogne
Official site of Sarlat Tourist Office for recommendations for your visit. For example I was attend to explore during market day to see stalls with cheeses, flowers, French food and more. It was massive.
Sarlat Tourist Office | Sarlat Tourisme - Périgord Noir
Dordogne Valley Sightseeing Tours
While in the Dordogne you must visit the prehistoric caves, local French villages which they claim are the prettiest in all of French (I agree), Rocamadour and boat or canoe trips on the river.
The villages of the Dordogne Valley are considered by some to be the most beautiful in France. On this tour you will see Domme, Beynac and even take a boat ride on the river.
From Sarlat: Beynac & Domme Tour & Dordogne Boat Ride
Taking a canoe trip on the Dordogne River in southern France is different. The slow current takes you past wooded sections with birds, there are vineyards along the shore, quaint villages, and two imposing castles.
Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe
Guided tour of Lascaux IV where you can see prehistoric art in the replica cave.
Lascaux IV: Full Replica Cave Experience Ticket
A tour including 3 places from prehistoric times. First the National Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies des Tayac and then Lascaux IV with prehistoric paintings with a final stop at Rouffignac Cave.
Dordogne Day Tour : Prehistory and The Art of the Caves from Sarlat
Rocamadour is a village perched on the side of a massive valley for a guided tour. A very unique village with a pedestrian only main street.
Sarlat : Private tour to Rocamadour
A quad bike experience in the Dordogne Valley of France driving through vineyards and forests of the region. Includes a break with typical French foods.
The greedy Rando quad of Nico
Where to stay in the Dordogne Valley
Lots of options where to stay when visiting France's Dordogne Valley. I stayed in hotels in Sarlat and Beynac and a cliffside one in Rocamadour. Other options include vacation homes and B&Bs.
booking.com has numerous accommodation options across the Dordogne Valley including hotels and B&Bs.
The best B&Bs in Dordogne, France
VRBO offers vacation homes around the Dordogne Valley. What a way to relax during your French vacation while exploring nearby.
Dordogne Vacation Rentals, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: house ... - Vrbo
The 10 best hotels in the Dordogne Valley according to TripAdvisor.
THE 10 BEST Hotels in Dordogne 2025 (from C$72) - Tripadvisor
Transportation in the Dordogne Valley
Getting around the Dordogne Valley requires a car and there are several rental places to assist. Another popular method is bicycle touring the quiet roads or bike trail into Sarlat lined by walnut trees.
Transportation from nearby airports to towns in the Dordogne Valley.
Transport, taxis and shuttles
Expedia offers rental cars in the Dordogne, one of the best ways to explore the pretty French Village.
CA $117 Car Rental Sarlat-la-Canéda - Expedia.ca
Hertz Rental Cars in the Dordogne Valley to explore the quaint villages, Sarlat, and nearby Rocamadour.
Hertz Car Rental in Sarlat-la-Canéda, France