3/30/2024 0 Comments Dordogne valley france mapThis adventure started in the commune of Varetz, 15 minutes drive from Brive airport. Fresh organic and often homemade foies-gras is certainly on the menu very often, more about that later. The food and drink is one of the attractions of this region, from lively markets, equally beautiful produce to Michelin star restaurants in the area. This area hasn’t been industrialised and that explains the unspoiled and beautiful verdant countryside. The Lot, Correze and The Dordogne departments share a lot of history and traditions apart from the geography. Here is the map to help out location-wise:Īnyway, back to the Dordogne, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, geographically speaking, has a variety of landscapes, from the steep, narrow valleys of granite uplands, though lime stones plateau with their flat horizons, deep valleys lined with tall cliffs, to fertile, vibrant bright green colour of lush grass and river plains. Getting to the Dordogne is easy from London, it’s one and half hours by plane from Stansted and City Airport landing in Brive – Dordogne Valley airport situated in between three departments, Correze, Lot and Dordogne. They have helped and still to this day shaping the region values, heritage, culture as well as the gastronomic scene. The women in the area, past and present, are of upmost importance. The region is dotted by about 1500 Chateau and Manoir (castles and manor houses). It roughly corresponds with the ancient county of Périgord. Named after the Dordogne river that runs through it and spread over 6 departments and 4 regions. You'll also hear the term referred to in reference to food, and the cuisine of Périgord, characterized by truffles, foie gras, and other goose and duck products, is world renowned.This is what I dreamed when I was young medieval castles, perfect manicured gardens, beautiful and friendly people, rustic and tranquil farms, a little later in life : Michelin star establishments, plentiful and fresh food with delightful wines to match and a carriage taking me everywhere….Back in May I spent sometime in the Dordogne Valley in southwestern of France, between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees. Périgueux, the administrative center of the Dordogne département, is in the Périgord Blanc. Périgord BlancĪnd the central Périgord Blanc, or White Périgord, is named for the abundance of white limestone in the area. The Périgord Vert, or Green Périgord, is the northwestern part of Périgord, known for its lush green fields and valleys and beautiful gardens. The Périgord Pourpre ( Purple Périgord), so named because of the abundant wine from the area, is centered on Bergerac-et-Cazenac. The Périgord Noir ( Black Périgord) is where most places of touristic interest are, including Sarlat-la-Canéda, the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, the medieval town of Domme, and other towns on the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers. Périgord/the Dordogne is/are also part of the région of France known as Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which also includes Bordeaux.Īnd to make things more complicated, the Périgord has been further divided into four "colorful" regions: Although the département has been known as the Dordogne for years, many people still use the term Périgord. What we commonly refer to as the Dordogne region is also referred to as Périgord, the historic name of the area-dating back centuries. It can get confusing trying to keep the various régions of France straight, especially when some are known by more than one name.
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