The other Dordogne: exploring France’s unspoiled Périgord region
The department’s sleepy capital and historic market towns offer a snapshot of an old-fashioned rural way of life far removed from the tourist trail
August 2023
A dream holiday at home
‘My steak frites is soggy’: how I holidayed in the Dordogne – without leaving East Anglia
I was hoping for vineyards, kayaking, flea markets and beautiful weather. Unfortunately, I was stuck with a classic British summer
April 2018
Holiday guides
Dordogne holiday guide: what to see plus the best restaurants and hotels
The food, wine and idyllic lifestyle of this region’s villages have always appealed to Brits – and with Brexit looming they’re settling in record numbers – but that has not dimmed its thoroughly French allure
December 2016
The foodie traveller
A taste of caviar … the sturgeon will see you now
On the radar
Prehistoric cave art celebrated at new Lascaux centre in Dordogne
May 2013
Prehistoric cave art in the Dordogne
Caves in the Dordogne's Vézère valley contain some of the oldest artworks known to man. Robin McKie enjoys the visit both below – and above – ground
March 2011
New Europe: France
Classic France: the insiders' guide
Camp on the beach on the Emerald coast, take a tour of Cognac country or follow in Proust's footsteps around Normandy – our experts reveal their dream trips that won't break the bank
April 2010
Perfect pitches: camping in France
From a site high in the Alps to one on an island in the Dordogne river, here's the pick of the best places in a new guide to camping in France
March 2010
Stylish family hotels in Europe
Child-friendly holidays needn't be a chic-free zone. Here's our pick of family accommodation that's easy on adult eyes
August 2009
Where have all the Brits gone? How I had the Dordogne all to myself
Kayaking on France's loveliest river is a delight in early autumn, says Amelia Hill. Best of all, there's still plenty of availability in September
July 2009
Ah, the wood life ...
Kevin Rushby takes to a cabin in the Dordogne that combines eco simplicity with comfort
April 2009
In brief
Literary larks | A menu less ordinary | Follow that whale | Ibiza by mobile | Summer in style | England's finest
August 2007
Designer Dordogne
After years of renovation, Le Pressoir, a 14th-century water mill near Sarlat, in the Dordogne, has re-emerged as a seriously stylish B&B.
