![]() ![]() Le Jardins Suspendus (the hanging gardens) of Marqueyssac are absolutely wonderful and well worth a visit (it’s a great place to bring kids or to have an afternoon tea on the terrace). ![]() Many of these are privately owned and not open to the public, but some of them can be visited like Chateau de Castelnaud and Chateau de Beynac. There are many activities to do in Dordogne and beautiful sights to visit. The Dordogne is said to have 1001 castles which are often surrounded by enchanting gardens. Or you could visit Sarlat and Perigord Noir in December-January during the black truffle season! Book a visit to Edouard’s farm in Pechalifour for an unforgettable day of truffle hunting and tasting. The weather is still warm in October, roads are quieter and the attractions easier to visit, and prices nearly half price than in high season. There are many outdoor activities to choose from during the day (country walks, cycling, swimming in the river, canoeing, etc.) while at night the villages are alive with night markets and summer fairs.Īutumn is a fantastic time to see the Dordogne, when the bright colours of the red leaves blend with the warm colours of the hills and the medieval castles. The summer months are the most popular times to visit the Dordogne. You will need to hire a car, as there aren’t other ways of getting around in the region. While Brive la Gaillard is not the most fascinating of French cities, it provides a perfect base to explore the Dordogne valley. I flew with Ryanair from London Stansted to Brive Airport (flights available from April to October). Here are a few practical facts to help you plan a holiday in Dordogne. Today I am sharing more photos from my trip to highlight some of the things you can do in this region. And because everything was so pretty and irresistibly charming, I also made a video! It sums up all the beautiful things I saw, did and ate in Dordogne last autumn and I hope you will like it. I already wrote a post about Sarlat last year and listed Dordogne as one of my top five destinations of 2015. Perigord Noir is the most visited region of the Dordogne thanks to its idyllic little villages, magnificent castles and superb cuisine. ![]() It was just for three days at the end of October, but enough to fall in love with this wonderful corner of rural France. Last year I had the pleasure to visit Perigord Noir, Sarlat and south-east Dordogne with my friend Jo Yee as part of a bloggers trip hosted by the local tourism board. ![]()
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