Welcome

The Dordogne
Our studio apartments are situated in the Dordogne region of France. The Dordogne, or The Périgord as it is known locally is in South West France in the Aquitaine region. The Dordogne has a temperate climate, though summers are hot and dry. We are within a short drive of the caves of Lascaux and Les Eyzies, Sarlat and Bergerac. St. Emilion and the beautiful vineyards of Bordeaux are within easy reach for those with a taste for wine!! Nearer to hand are the Châteaux of the Pecharmant region where wine tasting is a must.

How to get here
Our nearest airport is in Bergerac 25 kms away and has regular flights from Stanstead via Ryanair. Flybe also fly into Bergerac from Southampton, Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham and other UK airports.. The nearest international airport is in Bordeaux about 2 hours drive from us.

Something Special

As hard working, busy people you need to ensure your holiday or few days away offer you the opportunity to get away from it all and recharge the batteries. The peaceful countryside setting at Dordogne Studios affords you a carefree break and a comfortable retreat with those little luxuries you deserve. Relax and rest,exercise and explore it's up to you. Each studio has indoor access to facilities so any season and all weathers you have full comforts on hand. Go ahead spoil yourself !

Gites Direct

dordogne tourism

Dordogne, department of south-west France, which covers an area of 9,060 sq km (3,500 sq mi). The department is largely made up of limestone plateaux crossed by the Dordogne and six other rivers. Dordogne has a temperate climate, though summers are hot and dry. The higher lands are often covered by forests of oak and chestnut. Picturesque river valleys support a rich variety of local agricultural produce. Particularly famous are Périgord truffles, highly prized subterranean fungi, and a particular gastronomic delight in France. Foie-gras (prepared goose liver) is another sought-after local speciality. Walnuts are one of the main agricultural products of Dordogne and the department is the chief French producer of strawberries and tobacco.

Cave paintings and engravings at Lascaux and Les Eyzies-de-Tayac bear witness to a history of human habitation in the region dating back to prehistoric times. The department's medieval heritage is especially well represented with the medieval towns of Sarlat and Brantôme being among the most beautiful in France.

The Dordogne also boasts the greatest number of castles and chateaux, close to 1,000, of all the French departments. A large number date from the 13th and 14th centuries, reminders of the Anglo-French struggles when the Dordogne was the frontier region in the wars between England and France during the 100 years war. Others, however, date from the Renaissance.

The capital of the department, Périgueux, reflects the region's long and diverse history, with an architectural heritage ranging from Roman ruins to Renaissance buildings lining cobbled streets. The 20th century in the Dordogne has been characterised by a continual rural exodus with many of the depopulated regions now being dependent upon agriculture and tourism. Nevertheless, a number of light industries such as wood, paper, and shoes continue to exist in the towns of the department.

Population (1982) 377, 356.
Population (2004) 671, 229.

Information courtesy of www.francedirect.net