Identity summary
4 to 8 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Countryside · River · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Dordogne - Périgord
Villages, caves, castles, rivers, gastronomy and prehistoric heritage.
Sarlat, Lascaux and Canoe on the Dordogne give the most telling landmarks of Dordogne - Périgord. Together, they form a destination where the countryside, riverscapes, heritage and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 4 to 8 days, it is best to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: dispersed sites. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Sarlat
- Lascaux
- Canoe on the Dordogne
Before you choose
- Car required
- Dispersed sites
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Historical city
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Sarlat-la-Canéda envelops the visitor in a decor of blonde stone, narrow alleys and lively squares. The city is particularly tasty on foot, early in the morning or when the markets give the medieval facades a more lively and gourmet presence.
Prehistoric site
Lascaux IV
Lascaux IV makes accessible the emotion of the original cave thanks to a precise restitution and a scenography designed to guide the look. The visit applies to the paintings as much as to the way it explains gestures, animals and techniques without breaking the mystery of the prehistoric site.
Valley
Vallée de la Dordogne
The Dordogne Valley has a landscape of cliffs, villages, castles and meandering that constantly respond. It is well understood by alternating road, gazebo, short walk or canoeing, depending on the season and the level of desire of the outdoors.
Village and castle
Beynac-et-Cazenac
Beynac-et-Cazenac climbs between the Dordogne and its castle, with stone alleys that reinforce the impression of verticality. The climb makes sense of the site: at the top, the view of the valley illuminates the strategic role of the village and its fortress.
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