Dordogne

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The Dordogne is a region of Aquitaine, France. Dordogne is one of France's best-kept secrets.

Castles, chateaux, and other important historical museums are sprinkled throughout the region, offering enough historical interest for any aficionado, but attractively distributed throughout a breath-taking scenery that needs no scholarly tendencies to enjoy it.

While long a favorite with visitors, the region has escaped much of the overdevelopment of some of France's other regions.

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  • Montignac - The prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

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  • Visitors from around the world flock to see the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, thought by many scholars to be the world's best. However, due to the damage resulting from too many people visiting the caves, they have been permanently closed to the public. The French government has built Lascaux II near the site where tourists can see a copy of the original cave.
  • A lovely countryside, dotted by the golden stone houses native to this region, makes Dordogne seem a little like a cross between a fairy tale and a movie set.
  • The legendary stone villages of Dordogne, including Monpazier, Rocamadour, Domme and La Roque Gageac, are unforgettably picturesque. The market of Sarlat-le Caneda is just one of many remarkable markets in the area, but this is one that is truly a shopper's dream come true.

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  • Canoeing down the River Dordogne is a fantastic way to see the region.

Ophorus also offers some unique small group escorted tours in the region. From the unique cave paintings of Lascaux to the breathtaking castles that are nested along the Dordogne River, your private bilingual driver guide will show you the best this region has to offer. Destinations include Sarlat, Beynac, Domme, Lascaux cave and much more..

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A magnificent cuisine - famous especially for its patês - is often rated by native French as the country's best.

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Le Windsor is Bergerac's premier nightclub. Spread over three floors it offers a variety of music and themed nights.

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