Dordogne - travel and tourism

Purple Perigord, named for the grapes of the region, is to the south-west of the Dordogne and centred around Bergerac. Bergerac is also the most common arrival point for visitors to the region, since the opening of Bergerac airport.

The region follows the lower stretch of the Dordogne River, as it becomes wider and slower moving after passing Lalinde. Many well known wines are produced in the Bergerac region.

The countryside in the region is one of rolling hills, fields of sunflowers, and ancient farms set in attractive countryside, in addition to the many vineyards in the region.

Some of the particular highlights include:

• Bergerac
• Eymet and the region south-west of Bergerac
• Monbazillac
• Issigeac
• Beaumont-du-Perigord
• Monpazier
• Villefranche-du-Perigord

there are also some popular places to visit in the region about 40 km to the west of Bergerac

• Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
• the archaeological site at Montcaret
• outside the Dordogne region but certain to be on your agenda if you are in this region is the stunning village (and world renowned Bordeaux wine producing region) at St Emilion