The Dordogne The Dordogne is the former province of Perigord.
The four regions of Perigord are very different with "Perigord
Noir" overlooking the Dordogne valley, being steeped in pre-history,
including castles, rock dwellings and caves with their famous pre-historic
paintings. "Perigord Blanc" has large valleys and meadows
and among its many interests, is famous for its truffles. "Perigord
Pourpre" which encompasses Bergerac is famous for its vast expanses
of vineyards and wine production. "Perigord Vert" of which
we are a part, is a true treasure trove of verdant valleys and rippling
streams, landscapes which inspire painters, and infuse a cosy and friendly
feeling of well being and unaltered tradition. All four regions take
a pride in their cuisine, each village boasting its own specialist chef,
with restaurants giving good value for money.
Bertric Burée The area around Bertric Burée is rich
in history with many interesting chateaux and bastide towns within
easy reach. Locally there are many small river beaches where
bathing is safe, and canoes or kayaks can be hired, which may
be preferable to a day trip to the coast. Riberac town with its
own wealth of history and beauty, offers many other facilities
including banks, supermarkets, small interesting shops, a sports
stadium with tennis courts and 3 swimming pools, and many inviting
restaurants. Its market, every Friday morning, is the largest
in Perigord and often has musicians or drama groups performing
in its centre. There are local discos for the young and the bars
often have musical soirees to suit most tastes, where visitors
are greeted with a warm welcome.
Where is the Dordogne? - Simplified Map | Directions
The Dordogne is located in the South West of France around the River
Dordogne which winds its way from the Atlantic Coastline, which is about
1 hour away. The Spanish Border is a 4 hour journey and the South Coast
of France on the Mediterranean Sea is 4 hours away. To give you
a better idea of where the Dordogne is located please take a look at
our simplified Map of France showing all of the "Departments".