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Geschichten aus der Dordogne
Ihr Insider-Guide für eine der faszinierendsten Regionen Frankreichs. Jenseits der Angebote — die Menschen, Orte und stillen Luxusgüter, die die Dordogne wirklich besonders machen.
6 April 2026
Die Dordogne entdecken
Die Dordogne gehört zu den schönsten und geschichtsreichsten Regionen Frankreichs. Sie bietet uralte Steindörfer, prähistorische Höhlen, außergewöhnliche Küche und vier eigenständige Périgords — jedes mit seinem eigenen Charakter und seinen eigenen Gründen, länger zu verweilen.
Artikel lesen →30 March 2026
The Dordogne with Kids: A Region Made for Young Explorers
Canoeing past medieval castles, descending into prehistoric caves, splashing in river beaches, and staying up late at summer night markets — the Dordogne delivers a genuinely unforgettable family holiday. Here is everything you need to know, including why a private villa makes the perfect family base.
Artikel lesen →30 March 2026
Why Discerning Travellers Are Quietly Choosing Dordogne Over Provence
For those who have seen Provence in all its lavender-scented glory, the Dordogne offers something far rarer: elegant authenticity without the crowds, the cost, or the performance. Here is why sophisticated travellers are making the switch — and not looking back.
Artikel lesen →25 March 2026
Les Eyzies and the Musée National de Préhistoire: A Complete Guide
The world's finest collection of Upper Palaeolithic artefacts lives in a cliff-side building above a village of 900 people. Pair it with Font-de-Gaume, Cap-Blanc and Les Combarelles and you have the most concentrated day of prehistoric art available anywhere on earth — or, better still, a full week.
Artikel lesen →18 March 2026
The New Standards of Luxury in Dordogne Holiday Rentals
What today's discerning travellers seek from a holiday home has evolved far beyond thread counts and infinity pools. Connection, authenticity, and a genuine sense of place are the new benchmarks — and the Dordogne delivers them better than almost anywhere in France.
Artikel lesen →10 March 2026
Things to Do in the Dordogne for Every Type of Traveller
One of the Dordogne's greatest strengths is its remarkable versatility. Whether you are a history devotee, a food-obsessed couple, an adventurous family, or a multi-generational group, this curated guide matches the region's best experiences to your travel style.
Artikel lesen →21 February 2026
The Weekly Markets of the Dordogne: A Complete Day-by-Day Guide
Every single day of the week, somewhere in the Dordogne, a market sets up its stalls. This is your complete guide to the best markets for each day — from quiet village squares to the magnificent Saturday spectacle in Sarlat.
Artikel lesen →14 February 2026
The Dordogne: One Destination, Four Flavours
The Dordogne is not one place, but many. Its four historic regions — Périgord Vert, Blanc, Noir and Pourpre — each offer something entirely distinct, from prehistoric river valleys to sun-warmed wine country. Here is your honest guide to finding the right corner for your holiday.
Artikel lesen →15 January 2026
Autumn in the Périgord: Walnuts, Truffles, Foie Gras and the Best-Kept Secret in French Travel
Autumn transforms the Dordogne into its most delicious, most beautiful and least crowded version of itself. From the walnut harvest in October to the first truffle markets of November, here is everything you need to know about visiting the Périgord in the finest season of the year.
Artikel lesen →4 January 2026
Hidden Gems of Périgord Noir: The Best Places to Visit in the Dordogne
Périgord Noir is one of France's most rewarding corners — medieval villages, prehistoric caves, castle-topped cliffs, and markets that make you want to move here permanently. Here is where to go, how long to spend, and how to arrange a week that does justice to it all.
Artikel lesen →25 December 2025
Swimming in the Dordogne: Lakes, Rivers and the Best Natural Spots
When temperatures climb above 35°C in high summer, the Dordogne's rivers, lakes and quiet étangs become essential. Here is an honest guide to the best swimming spots in the region — from supervised river beaches to hidden natural bends — plus an honest look at when your villa's private pool simply wins.
Artikel lesen →23 December 2025
Castles, Gardens and History: A Three-Day Circuit from Périgord Noir
From cliff-top fortresses to candlelit topiary gardens, the Dordogne's castles and historic estates are among the finest in France. This guide takes you through the best of them — with a practical three-day itinerary, driving distances, and honest advice on what to prioritise.
Artikel lesen →22 December 2025
A Guest's Guide to Truffle Season in the Dordogne
From December to February, the Dordogne becomes the world's truffle capital. Here is how to find the markets, join a hunt, cook with the black diamond — and why a full week in a private villa is the only way to do it properly.
Artikel lesen →16 December 2025
Hosting With Heart: The Story Behind Dordogne Collection
Dordogne Collection began not with a business plan, but with a family from London, a terrace in the July heat, and a conversation about where to find proper bread. Here is what that taught us — and why it shapes everything we do.
Artikel lesen →21 November 2025
Caves of the Dordogne: The Underground Legacy of Prehistoric Art
The Dordogne conceals some of the world's most extraordinary underground worlds — from Palaeolithic painted caves that rewrote human history to cathedral chambers of living crystal. Here is everything you need to plan a serious cave week in the Vézère valley and beyond.
Artikel lesen →1 November 2025
Planning Your First Holiday in the Dordogne: A Complete First-Timer's Guide
Timeless villages, prehistoric caves, world-class cuisine, and a pace that quietly insists you slow down — if you are planning your first visit to the Dordogne, this guide covers everything from getting there to choosing the perfect base, with a sample week-long itinerary included.
Artikel lesen →25 October 2025
Where Natural Beauty Meets Outdoor Passion: Active Holidays in the Dordogne
The Dordogne is a landscape that invites you to move through it — by paddle, on foot, by bike, or simply by drifting on a warm current between limestone cliffs. From river canoe routes past medieval châteaux to ridge walks through ancient oak forest, this is a region that rewards the curious and the active in equal measure. And when you return to a private villa at the end of the day, it all falls perfectly into place.
Artikel lesen →15 October 2025
Culinary Specialities of the Dordogne: A Food Lover's Guide
In the Dordogne, food is more than sustenance — it is a way of life rooted in the land, the seasons, and generations of craft. From truffle markets and duck farms to candlelit restaurant terraces in Sarlat, this is one of France's great culinary regions. Here is how to eat it properly.
Artikel lesen →11 October 2025
Where Wine Is a Way of Life: A Guide to the Dordogne's Wine Regions
Less famous than its Bordeaux neighbour, the Bergerac wine region remains an insider's secret — substance, character, and extraordinary value, without the crowds. From Pécharmant to Monbazillac, and a three-day circuit of the finest estates in Périgord Pourpre, this is wine country at its most intimate and unhurried.
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