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    Dordogne (UK: / d ɔːr ˈ d ɔɪ n / dor-DOYN, US: / d ɔːr ˈ d oʊ n / dor-DOHN or / d ɔːr ˈ d ɔː n j ə / dor-DAWN-yə; French: ⓘ; Occitan: Dordonha [duɾˈduɲɔ]) is a large rural department in south west France, with its prefecture in Périgueux.

  2. Jun 26, 2019 · Discover the painted caves and fine cuisine of the Dordogne region in France. Use these maps to get your bearings and learn about the area.

  3. The Dordogne is 483 km from its source to its mouth on the Gironde estuary, making it the third longest river in western France. Rising in the department of the Puy de Dome, in the mountains of the Auvergne, it flows down through the areas or regions of Auvergne , Limousin , Midi-Pyrénées and Aquitaine .

  4. The Dordogne. France, Europe. Few regions sum up the attractions of France better than the Dordogne. With its rich food, heady history, château-studded countryside and picturesque villages, the Dordogne has long been a favourite getaway for French families on les grandes vacances.

  5. Visit Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire. The Dordogne has stunning medieval castles, historical villages and towns, and the famous prehistoric caves of the UNESCO listed Vezere Valley to enjoy, each of them set in the attractive landscapes of the region, with rivers, forests and beautiful countryside, so it is ...

  6. Things to Do in Dordogne, France: See Tripadvisor's 381,149 traveler reviews and photos of Dordogne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dordogne. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  7. Feb 24, 2023 · Dordogne is a department in southwest France, in the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine. Set between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains, Dordogne is well known for its bucolic natural beauty, some of the most picturesque medieval towns in France , and intriguing prehistoric cave paintings.

  8. The Dordogne region in France is famous for its captivating blend of prehistoric heritage, medieval charm, and culinary excellence. I know travelers come to explore the renowned Lascaux Caves, stroll through picturesque villages like Sarlat-la-Canéda, and savor the region’s iconic cuisine.

  9. The Dordogne – referred to as the Périgord by the French – is located in South West France and is made up of 4 different sub-regions: the Périgord noir (highest concentration of tourist sites), the Périgord pourpre (think ‘wine’), the Périgord vert (nature) and the Périgord blanc (chalky limestone).

  10. Nov 8, 2013 · Steeped in tradition, this rural idyll is a vision of quintessential France, with standout cuisine, castle-strewn riverlands and mesmerising prehistoric cave paintings.

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