Outstanding heritage
1,500 châteaux, UNESCO-listed prehistoric sites and medieval bastide towns.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Department 24
Dordogne
The Périgord: a thousand châteaux and a timeless pace of life.
Main town: Périgueux
The Dordogne, also known as the Périgord, is one of the most visited departments in France — and it is easy to see why. Châteaux, bastide towns, prehistoric caves, rivers and woodland follow one another in a mild climate, halfway between Bordeaux and the Massif Central.
Why here
What makes the Dordogne special
Mild climate
Warm summers, gentle winters, early springs and luminous autumns.
World-famous cuisine
Foie gras, truffles, walnuts, ceps and Bergerac wines.
International community
British, Dutch and Belgian residents make for an open, welcoming area.
Where to base yourself
Main towns
PérigueuxBergeracSarlat-la-CanédaBrantômeTerrasson-Lavilledieu
Way of life
Truffle markets in winter, canoeing on the Dordogne in summer and festivals held in the châteaux: an easy, culture-rich way of life.
Property market
From €1,500 per m² in the Périgord Vert to €3,000 per m² in Sarlat. Fine stone properties and plots of land can be found throughout the department.
Who it suits
Families, remote workers, returning expatriates and retirees looking for an exceptional quality of life.
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