![]() ![]() The valley of the Vézère has two of the 'most beautiful villages in France': St-Léon-sur-Vézère and St-Amand-de-Coly. In the valley of the Dordogne, you can find the fortified village of Domme, featuring a magnificent view over the valley, Beynac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, La Roque Gageac and Limeuil. They are for the most part restored medieval or fortified villages that have retained their original authenticity. Together with the department of Aveyron, Dordogne has the highest number (10) of "plus beaux villages de France." These are places that stand out because of their beauty and are therefore placed on a special national list. Les plus beaux - authentic French villages From the next village, you can follow another Grand Randonnée. There are also the Grande Randonnées, these are the longer routes that also lead from village to village. In the villages, hiking trails have often been laid out from the centre ("Le Bourg": centre of the village, village square) (Petites Randonnées, Circuits) which lead past the more beautiful parts of the surrounding area and return to the starting point. Panoramic views can be seen from the higher altitudes. There are relatively flat areas and parts where there are more differences in altitude, so more than enough options to choose from. On the water, you can discover the area from a completely different aspect.įrom the rental location, various distances are possible whereby often the choice can be made to be brought back from a point downstream by minibus or from the location to a point upstream. Many canoeists have seen kingfishers in their natural habit and have experienced a unique vantage point of the beautiful castles from the water. ![]() But you can also canoe and kayak on the other rivers such as a Dronne, L'Isle and Vézère where it's considerably quieter.Gently paddle along steep cliffs and pebble beaches along the banks in this virtually untouched piece of nature. The Perigord Noir area along the Dordogne is an especially popular travel route. Canoeing in the Dordogneĭiscover the Dordogne from the water. The river can also be easily followed by bicycle or car. To experience the river somewhat more peacefully, you can take a boat trip in a Gabarre. They are available for rent at many spots along the river, perfect for a day trip or trek. Many tourists, the Dordogne forms a challenge when trying to view by canoe or kayak. After that, towards Bergerac and on to the Atlantic coast. Then along La Roque Gageac and the valley of the 5 castles, Lacoste, Castelnaud, Marqueussac, Fayrac and Beynac to Limeuil where the Vézère meets the Dordogne. Along beautiful cliffs to Le Cingle de Montfort (a large loop in the river) and Domme. It enters the department of Dordogne at Souillac. Due to large parts along the river being very violent, the boats, la Gabarre, were dismantled at the final point and brought back to the start by horse and cart. The Dordogne was vital for the transport of goods by boat. From the Massif Central, a result of the merger of the Dorde and the Dogne, the river leads through the departments of Puy-de-Domme, Corrèze, Dordogne and Gironde to the Atlantic. ![]() The Dordogne stretches for about 500 km, making it one of the longest rivers in France. Towards the east, between Sarlat and Rocamadour, is the holiday park FranceComfort - Domaine de Lanzac. The dense and dark leaves of the many holm oaks found in the numerous orrests is how it has earned the name "noir." This is the tourist heart of the region which features an abundance of attractions. ![]() Perigord Noir (black), with Sarlat as the most important spot, forms the eastern part of the department.While white wines originally formed the principal part, for example, the famous dessert wine of Chateau Monbazillac, nowadays there are also many beautiful red wines. It is popular for its wine regions and is named after the peel of a grape. Perigord Pourpre (purple) is located in the southwest with Bergerac as its centre.Perigueux is located here, the capital of the Dordogne department. Perigord Blanc (white) makes up the northwestern part.It is a rugged and wooded area, interspersed with heathland and cultural landscapes with very few inhabitants. Perigord Vert (green) is the northern part with Nontron as its centre.The names of the four areas in which the Dordogne is divided are also a reminder of this: The Dordogne department closely corresponds to the original Perigord province. The touristic region of Dordogne is regarded more broadly than just the departmental borders. The department shares its name with the river that flows through it, which stems in the Auvergne from the rivers Dorde and Dogne. One of the largest departments in France is the Dordogne. ![]()
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