The Dordogne River formed the historic frontier between France and England during the Hundred Years War along its banks are a thousand and one castles steeped in legend to explore and witness the centuries of history and mixed cultures.

With its gorgeous countryside and spectacular cuisine the Dordogne in the South West of France really has it all. Whether your visit is to look back in time to the first cave dwellers or relive the medieval conquests or delight in the areas renowned culinary tradition or just to relax and enjoy the many leisure and sporting activities the area offers, one thing we can be sure of your visit will be unforgettable.

On almost every Dordogne menu diners will be tempted by the local delicacy of duck served in many difference but equally delicious guises from Confit de canard to the well know Foie Gras

The Dordogne is also reknowned for truffles, mushrooms and walnuts. Truffles are luxuriously expensive whilst walnut trees cover great areas of the Dordogne countryside and the locally produced walnut oil is great drizzled over a green salad.

Sarlat is a 14th Century Medieval town with a cathedral and a great selection of restaurants, cafes and shops. The market is filled with regional specialities including fresh meat, seasonal vegetables, foie gras and locally produced fine wines Beynac At the outbreak of the Hundred Years war Beynac was French occupied with the Dordogne River being the border between England and France. The castle dates from the 12th Century and is one of the most notable sites in the region.

Monpazier is a Bastide town and is an excellent example of medieval buildings. The square has a very good market and the town is filled with antique shops, jewellery shops and art galleries. Music festivals are a feature of Monpazier throughout the summer.

La Roc Gageac this is a beaux village built right beside the river Dordogne. Many Gageac the houses are built directly into the rock face. The best place to view this stunning village is from the river either by canoe or on one of the many boat trips that go up and down the Dordogne.

Castelnaud the chateau dates back to the 13th century. It has been lovingly restored and houses a museum of medieval warfare. Around the chateau are cafes and restaurants serving locally produced specialities.

The area offers a wide range of activites such as horse riding, canoeing, biking, hiking. There is a Waterpark with slides, and other activities towards Bergerac airport only a 45 minute drive.