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Verhalen uit de Dordogne
Uw insidersgids voor een van de meest fascinerende regio's van Frankrijk. Voorbij de lijstingen — de mensen, plekken en stille luxe die de Dordogne werkelijk bijzonder maken.
6 April 2026
Ontdek de Dordogne
De Dordogne is een van de mooiste en meest fascinerende regio's van Frankrijk, met eeuwenoude stenen dorpen, prehistorische grotten, buitengewone gastronomie en vier afzonderlijke Périgords — elk met een eigen karakter en eigen redenen om langer te blijven.
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30 March 2026
De Dordogne met kinderen: een streek gemaakt voor jonge ontdekkers
Kanoën langs middeleeuwse kastelen, afdalen in prehistorische grotten, plonzen op rivierstrandjes en lange avonden op zomerse marchés nocturnes — de Dordogne levert een oprecht onvergetelijke gezinsvakantie. Hier lees je alles wat je moet weten — én waarom een privévilla de ideale uitvalsbasis is voor je gezin.
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30 March 2026
Waarom verfijnde reizigers stilletjes kiezen voor de Dordogne in plaats van de Provence
Voor wie de Provence in al haar lavendelgeurige glorie heeft gezien, biedt de Dordogne iets veel zeldzamers: elegante authenticiteit, zonder de drukte, de prijzen of de pose. Hier lees je waarom verfijnde reizigers stilletjes overstappen — en niet meer terugkijken.
Lees artikel →25 March 2026
Les Eyzies en het Musée National de Préhistoire: een complete gids
De mooiste collectie ter wereld van het Hoog-Paleolithicum bevindt zich in een gebouw tegen een kalkstenen klif, boven een dorp van 900 inwoners. Combineer het bezoek met Font-de-Gaume, Cap-Blanc en Les Combarelles en je hebt de meest geconcentreerde dag prehistorische kunst die ergens op aarde te vinden is — of, beter nog, een volledige week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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25 December 2025
Zwemmen in de Dordogne: meren, rivieren en de mooiste natuurlijke plekken
Wanneer de temperaturen in hartje zomer boven de 35°C stijgen, worden de rivieren, meren en rustige étangs van de Dordogne onmisbaar. Dit is een eerlijke gids voor de mooiste zwemplekken in de regio — van bewaakte rivierstrandjes tot verborgen natuurlijke bochten — én een eerlijke blik op de momenten waarop het privézwembad van je villa simpelweg wint.
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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.
Lees artikel →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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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