Food and Wine

For those who enjoy sampling different foods this is an area renowned for truffles, walnuts, duck, goose and foie gras - the markets are overflowing with local produce and at every corner you will see signs offering opportunities to sample and buy  local products.

For wine buffs, the areas around Bergerac and Bordeaux are the places to head for, with vineyards stretching in all directions as far as the eye can see.

If you would like to eat out then have a look at our restaurants section - the vast majority have been visited by us personally and are here because the whole family really enjoyed eating there.

Temperature

The Dordogne area has an agreeable climate with long hot summers.  Beware of the occasional thunderstorm when it is humid.  Winters are generally mild although you can get the odd very cold snap.   For an up to date weather forecast, select here.

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