I fell in love with this town when we were arriving and it dropped a rain shower that soaked us!īut it is stunning with its stone houses on the edge of the river, its castle (which is for rent, in case anyone wants to rent a castle…) The city has origins in antiquity, was one of the cradles of nascent humanity, and was also a flourishing city until the end of the nineteenth century thanks to its port and navigable rivers. They are located at the top of the village and have great views. The most typical of this beautiful village is its panoramic gardens. Here, the Vézére and the Dordogne River come together, making the landscape spectacular. Limeuil is part of the most beautiful village in France since 1990 and has not lost its status. You have to book in advance because it has a lot of diners.Ī must-visit nearby: the Roque St Christophe was a troglodyte city and a medieval city that housed some 1000 people and was destroyed in the wars of religion. It was the only dinner outside the van and it was a success. We had a very good dinner, ordered a few starters and both ordered the same main course, which is the “confit de canard” (duck confit) and a bottle of wine. We spent the night in this village, in the van area (6€) and we dined absolutely fantastic in the restaurant of La Poste. The stars of the Dordogne are the Foie Grass and the duck. If you stay for dinner, you can enjoy the local cuisine. In May they have a celebration called “Les Floralies” and there are guided tours with audio guides in Spanish, English, and French. Strolling through its streets in spring is a delight for the senses, as you can enjoy the aromas of its flower-filled streets. The village despite its size has it all: a castle from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries called the Castle of Marthonie, a Roman-Byzantine church of the twelfth century, a priory of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries that is now a restaurant and the old bridge of the fifteenth century. A very small town, super picturesque and eating beautifully. We begin to discover the Perigord in the medieval village of St-Jean-de-Côle. If you are interested in knowing all the criteria, I leave the link to the official website (in French) St-Jean-de-Côle Most of the people of the village have to agree to present the project of becoming one of the most beautiful villages in France.The territory of the village has to have at least two Historical Monuments, sites or notable heritage sites,.Having a population of fewer than 2000 people.There are 27 criteria, but these three are the most important: To be on the list of the most beautiful villages in France, you have to meet several requirements.
The 10 Most Beautiful Villages in Dordogne – Perigord They were around 10 euros at night and have the basic services you need when you travel in your own house with wheels: drinking water to recharge, and to empty grey and dirty/black water (potty), some had electricity and others did not. It must be said that all the villages had parking for vans or motorhomes. This road trip through the Dordogne Perigord we did via van will also leave you the places to sleep in the van or in hotels if you are traveling by car. The villages are ordered from north to south. The lifestyle and culture of the Dordogne valley attract both visitors and incomers from all over France, but also from many other countries, particularly Britain and Germany.Traveling around Dordogne-Perigord By Campervan – motorhome The main season for tourism in the Valley of the Dordogne is from June to September, with July and August being high season. In Périgord, the valley widens further to encompass one of France's main gastronomic regions, with vineyards, poultry farms and truffle-rich woodlands. In the towns, which are major tourist attractions because of their history and architecture, the quaysides are lined with eating and drinking places. Camp sites and holiday homes have proliferated wherever the valley floor is wide enough to accommodate them.īelow Argentat and around Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, the valley widens to accommodate fertile farmland, well-watered pasture and orchards. In several places the river is dammed to form long, deep lakes. The cliffs, steep banks, fast flowing water and high bridges attract both walkers and drivers.
#MAP OF DORDOGNE REGION FRANCE SERIES#
The upper valley of the Dordogne is a series of deep gorges. The Dordogne is one of the few rivers in the world that exhibit the phenomenon of a tidal bore, known as a mascaret.
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