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Dordogne Valley

France

In southwestern France in the Périgord. The Dordogne Valley offers one of France's most beautiful river landscapes with castles, caves, and canoes. Lascaux and the cliffs make the region a treasure of human history.

What awaits you

HikingActiveCampingMuseumsLocal cuisineNaturePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 29°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: March, October — a pleasant 22°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (10°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
9°
Jan
12°
Feb
15°
Mar
17°
Apr
21°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
24°
Sep
22°
Oct
14°
Nov
10°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
7h
Mar
8h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
9d
Feb
15d
Mar
13d
Apr
14d
May
14d
Jun
8d
Jul
7d
Aug
11d
Sep
12d
Oct
14d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Dordogne Valley as a Vacation Destination

Dordogne Valley is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 29°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan