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Villa Périgord
Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
A great base for river days, castles and Sarlat.
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Discover where to stay and what to do in the Dordogne.
Explore the regions, plan memorable days out and discover independent places to stay with direct links to their owners.
© Villa Périgord · Saint-Vincent-de-CosseChoose your base by exploring the holiday it enables.
Most travel sites start with a search box. We start with the place. Find the part of the Dordogne that suits you, see the days out it makes possible, then choose somewhere to stay that puts those days on your doorstep - and contact the owner directly.
Explore the Dordogne
Four Périgords and one great river valley
Each Périgord has its own character, and the Dordogne Valley runs through Noir into Pourpre. Start with the one that sounds most like the holiday you want.
River, cliffs and castles
Dordogne Valley
The stretch of river most people picture - limestone cliffs, riverside villages and castles facing each other across the water.
- First visits
- Families who want variety close by
- Short breaks
Fully explored in this prototype
Sarlat, oak woods and prehistory
Périgord Noir
Named for its dark oak and chestnut woods. Home to Sarlat and the Vézère valley, with its concentration of prehistoric sites.
- History and prehistory
- Food and markets
- Touring by car
Bergerac and the vineyards
Périgord Pourpre
The south-west, named for its wine. Bergerac, vineyards and fortified bastide towns give it a softer, more agricultural feel.
- Food and wine
- Couples
- Slower holidays
Périgueux and pale limestone
Périgord Blanc
The centre of the department, named for its pale limestone. Périgueux, the departmental capital, sits at its heart.
- A central base
- Town life
- Mixed itineraries
Green, quiet and northern
Périgord Vert
The green north, with rivers, woodland and part of the Périgord-Limousin regional nature park. Generally quieter than the south.
- Walking
- Cycling
- Quiet holidays
Find your kind of holiday
Start with what you enjoy
Places to stay with a holiday built in
Every property is a starting point for the days around it
Not just bedrooms and a pool - the villages nearby, the road trips from the door and what a week there could look like.
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Plan the trip
The questions worth answering first
- Where should I stay?How to choose a base - river valley, Sarlat area, wine country or the quieter north.
- How many days do I need?What a long weekend, a week and a fortnight realistically allow.
- When should I visit?How the region changes between spring, high summer and autumn.
- What is realistic in a day?Why fewer stops make better days, and how to plan half-day and full-day trips.
- Driving in the DordogneNarrow roads, village parking and allowing for slower summer traffic.
- MarketsHow markets fit into a week. Market days are confirmed before we publish them.
- Travelling with childrenKeeping drives short and balancing busy days with slow ones.
- Getting hereArriving by car, rail or air. Routes and operators will be added once checked.
For property owners
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