Dordogne: tourism, nature and prehistory

Situated in South-West France, Aquitaine, Dordogne (also known as the Périgord), the ‘Pays de Bergerac’, a region rich in vineyards and fortified ‘bastide’ towns, offers a warm welcome, an extraordinary range of natural and historical heritage sites; fabulous, protected countryside; the beauty of the Dordogne River; the renowned gastronomy and wines of the Périgord; an active cultural life and numerous leisure and sporting activities.

Visiting the Pays de Bergerac
Bastides, medieval towns, chateaux, churches, picturesque villages, protected flora and fauna, harmonious landscapes and a huge variety of different places, all ensure a fascinating visit to the Pays de Bergerac. Treat your stay as a gourmet adventure and indulge in local produce such as foie gras, preserved duck, grilled duck breast, ceps, truffles, walnutse.  

Vineyards
Vineyards and Local Produce There are 13 Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée denominations in the Pays de Bergerac including Pécharmant, Rosette, Bergerac, Montravel, Monbazillac, Saussignac…
Foie gras, preserved duck and goose, walnuts, truffles, ceps, jam… and our organic producers.

Restaurants, markets, cafés
Treat your stay as a gourmet adventure and indulge in local produce...
Seasonal markets, farmers’ markets, night markets, gourmet markets, traditional markets...