10 Best Things To Do In The Dordogne Valley, France – Hand Luggage Only

The Dordogne Valley is an incredible region in France. It’s got some of the best cities in France, picturesque villages and heaps of vineyards that are perfect to explore whilst visiting the west of France. There are so many things to do in the Dordogne Valley that you will be spoilt for choice. 

We’ve visited the Dordogne Valley many times and love it! It’s a special French region and easy to explore if you’re already renting a car in France. Plus, you’ll get to try all the delicious cheeses, wines, and fresh produce grown on the rolling hills around the Dordogne Valley. 

So, to help you get the most out of your time visiting the Dordogne Valley, I’m sharing some of our favourite places you shouldn’t miss. Have an amazing time exploring France.  Oh, and as always, message us if you need any more tips on how or where to visit on your Dordogne Valley trip. We’re always happy to help. 

1.) Bergerac

Nestled in the southwest corner of the Dordogne, Bergerac is a gorgeous town perfect for a night or two. Around 50 km from the city of Bordeaux (across the regional border from the Dordogne Valley), Bergerac is steeped in history and has unique quaint buildings.

You see, lots of the old town has been built using timber frames, and it honestly looks idyllic when you’re here. 

Whilst here, make sure to visit Chateau de Tiregand, a gorgeous castle and vineyard that you can visit. Here, you can join a vineyard tour and even try some local wines (which are delicious, by the way). It’s incredible, especially as this place has been around since the 1600s. 

Afterwards, make sure to explore the Récollets Cloister. It’s right in the heart of the city and dates way back to the 1600s.  This is a much easier option to visit if you don’t fancy driving as it’s right in the city centre.

Plus, once you’re inside Récollets Cloister, you’ll get to wander around and see the old cloisters that were built on the medieval castle gardens in the city. 

Oh, and don’t forget, you can also see two statues of Edmond Rostand in the city because he made Cyrano de Bergerac one of his plays’ subjects.

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2.) Rocamadour

Travelling west from Bergerac, around 2 hours by car, you’ll reach the iconic village of Rocamadour. Visiting this clifftop village is easily one of the best things to do in the Dordogne Valley, and it is steeped in history. 

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