The Great River of Real Pleasures… that says it all…

Wild and tranquil, rugged and graceful, ancient and new…

The Dordogne Valley is a land of discovery and contemplation, exhilaration and relaxation, inviting you to plunge into its history, lounge on its shores, and hike and ski in its mountains. Take a stroll in its medieval villages and venture deep into its prehistoric caves. And why not have a taste of its fine wine and cuisine after canoeing in the shadow of its castles…

For romantic weekenders, family vacationers, and winter and summer sports enthusiasts, you’re sure to find your pleasure here!

A land of many faces

At the heart of the Valley is its river, the Dordogne. From its source at the meeting of two trickling streams at the foot of the highest volcanic peak in the Massif Central, to the vast Gironde Estuary where it opens its arms to join the sea, the Dordogne winds its way through rugged gorges, narrow valleys, steep cliffs and wide alluvial plains.

The changing landscapes of the Dordogne and its tributaries lend themselves to wide array of human imprints as well, from the lively ski resort of Le Mont-Dore to the regal city of Bordeaux, with prehistoric caves, medieval villages, majestic castles, fertile farmland, renowned vineyards, and so much more along the way. From passionate guides to proud merchants and expert athletes, the people of the Dordogne Valley will invite you to contemplate the history, taste the gastronomy, revel in the natural beauty, and just enjoy the fun of this Valley as well.

And you’ll also meet a joyful mix of people here, deeply proud and attached to their land and way of life, but also happy to share the great and simple pleasures of their home with you. Whether “locals” that have been here for generations or among the many from around the world that choose to make their home here, that warm twinkle in their eye as they eagerly share their heritage and their river with you will tell you that you are welcome.

The Dordogne and its tributaries shape a Valley of contrasts and diversity, underlain by the unity of its gentle beauty. It is both grandiose and intimate, exhilarating and tranquil, ancient and new. In the reflection of its waters, we see echoes of past civilizations and ancestral traditions, mixed with shimmering rays of originality and inspiration beckoning us toward the future.

And today, each day, it offers us the greatest of experiences and the simplest of pleasures.

Come and enjoy them with us!

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