Villas in Périgord

Broadly, yes. Périgord is the old province, and its borders match the Dordogne department almost exactly. Our Dordogne page covers more villas, including Domme, Eymet and Nontron, so check both when you search.

Tourist names for the four parts of the department. The Périgord Noir around Sarlat is named for its dark oak woods, the Pourpre around Bergerac for its vineyards, the Blanc around Périgueux for its pale limestone, and the Vert in the north for its woods and pasture.

Yes. Font-de-Gaume at Les Eyzies shows original painted bison and other animals, and visits are capped at small groups. Book through the official ticket office well in advance. Lascaux IV at Montignac is a replica.

Bergerac for the west and south, and for most UK flights. Brive is closer to Sarlat and the Vézère valley but has fewer routes. Bordeaux has the most flights year round but is around two and a half hours from Sarlat.

Yes. Trains reach Bergerac and Sarlat, but villages, caves and castles are spread out and buses are rare. Hire a car for the whole stay.

Duck and goose, including foie gras and confit, black truffles in winter, walnuts and walnut oil, and ceps in autumn. Bergerac and Monbazillac are the local wines. Summer night markets in the villages are the easiest way to try them.

Yes, and it is much quieter than the south. Brantôme, where we have one house, is its best-known village: an abbey set against the cliff, with the river Dronne running round the old centre. The north is greener, with woods and pasture rather than vineyards.