Villas in Dordogne

A wonderful villa in Dordogne at the heart of medieval settings

Wondering where to book your villa in Dordogne? The attractive countryside is full of old villages, castles and little hamlets. To the north, it is less crowded if you look for holiday lettings in Bergerac, Brantome and Thiviers. The Perigueux is the capital of the region and a very popular choice among visitors, as well as the beautiful and busy medieval city of Sarlat-la-Caneda, and the Dordogne valley itself, between Tremolat and Domme, with numerous castles around. To the east, you can find beautiful villas in the tiny town of Autoire, Saint-Cere, Souillac, Martel or the medieval market town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, by the riverside and some holiday rentals in Bordeaux. Cahors is the favourite town in the south and in the centre of Dordogne, the medieval walled capital town of Sarlat-la-Caneda with the best Saturday market in the region.

Fairy tale villas in Dordogne

Find an affordable villa in Dordogne for your stay and feel like in a fairy tale. Little towns and hamlets offer beautiful villas with traditional architecture, stone walls, exposed beams and multicoloured flowers decorating the facades. The lounging area can have a fireplace to chill by in the evenings, a nice patio or garden to enjoy in the summer and contemporary decoration with all the amenities you need. Spend some time with your partner, come on a solo trip to enjoy quiet and peaceful places, and organise a family trip to the French countryside. Whatever the plans are, the villas on offer are here waiting for you!

We are committed to providing a wide array of amenities to ensure your stay in your selected accommodation is both comfortable and enjoyable with our villas in Dordogne

The accommodations that are available in Dordogne, have the next amenities:

• Wi-Fi
• BBQ
• TV
• Terrace
• Swimming pool

Dordogne for cheese lovers

For many, Dordogne Valley is a byword for cheese. From the fine melt-in-your-mouth goat cheese known as cabécous to the most amazing and flavoursome blues. It is easy to find these delicacies at any of the village markets, farm shops and eateries. A cheese paradise for lovers of this superb creation who enjoy a good platter of AOC-labeled cheese paired with the best wines of the region. Rocamadour cheese is a small, velvety goat cheese aged for a couple of weeks that goes well with toasted walnut bread and a glass of red. Trappe d'Echourgnac cheese has been produced by the monks of the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bonne Espérance for about 150 years, and the nuns continued the task in 1923 with a new touch of "liqueur de noix". You can get the cheese from their shop. Bleu des Causses can differ in flavour depending on the season they are made in. This cheese can be considered a milder variant of Roquefort, and it tastes delicious paired with sweet white wine! The Pavé Corrèzien is made from cow's milk, and it goes very well with a glass of fruity white. Book a villa in Dordogne and indulge in tonnes of taste bud-tickling bites with France's best cheeses! If you want to find more tasteful dishes in the south-west of France, you will need a place to stay, with Holidu, you can find a good variety of villas in South West France.

Dordogne for foodies

Dordogne's cuisine is renowned for the quality of its truffles known as "Black Diamonds", the foie gras, the strawberries, the walnuts, the cep mushrooms and the Bergerac wines. But there are other products that make Dordogne a jewel of French cuisine, including sturgeon, beers and spirits, fruit jams, cheese and honey. Taste the selection of the best Quercy lamb with thyme and herbs. All gourmets and foodie lovers will enjoy ancestral recipes paired with some Coteaux de Glanes. And during the year, most of the Dordogne Valley has its markets once a week, and food festivals worth seeing including 'Fête de la Truffe' in Sarlat and Cuzance or 'Fête de la Fraise' in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne. Get a private villa in Dordogne and wait for some of these celebrations, so you can celebrate with the locals in these festivals!

1. Visit Rocamadour
2. Go to the Gouffre de Padirac
3. Go canoeing
4. Enjoy a White Garden picnic
5. Visit Meyssac Market
6. Visit Tours de Merle
7. Visit the most beautiful village in France

1. Visit Rocamadour

Rocamadour is considered France's most important tourist destination and it is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. This destination has been crucial for pilgrimage as well. The imposing Chapelle Notre Sanctuary perched on the cliff and the Vierge Noire are some of the most popular highlights. Legend and history blend in and many have come seeking for miracles to happen. Embark yourself in one of the most important places in all of France, get a villa in Dordogne now!

2. Go to the Gouffre de Padirac

The Gouffre de Padirac is probably the most visited cave in France. With over 10,000 years of existence, you can now descend 75 m below ground and get on a boat that takes you to the incredible galleries where you will be admiring the largest of the cave's stalactites and the impressive Salle du Grand Dôme and its imposing 94-metre-high ceiling. Bring some warm clothes even in the summer, as the temperature inside the cave is around 12ºC.

3. Go canoeing

The Dordogne Valley is one of the most idyllic scenes for a canoe trip in crystal-clear waters, cliff-fringed banks and the views of three superb castles overlooking the water along the way from Saint-Sozy to Pinsac. Get in a canoe and go downstream past Château de Belcastel, Château de la Treyne and Château de Lanzac and you will finally arrive at the beautiful village of Pinsac. This is a whole-day or half-day trip ideal for families with young children. But the more courageous can do the full 12 miles from Gluges to Souillac stretch. A minibus will take you back to the starting point. Perfect for those who only want to do some relaxing activities on their holidays, a private villa in Dordogne is a wise choice if you only would like to experience a calming atmosphere and natural scenery

4. Enjoy a White Garden picnic

The Gardens of Eyrignac are a must-see during Monday summer nights. The gardens open the White Garden and visitors dress in white, and they have a picnic. You can bring your own food, or you can get some at the restaurant as well. Sit down, enjoy your nibbles and chat away as you wait for the sun to go down behind the fountains and humming the tunes of the live band.

5. Visit Meyssac Market

Summer is the time most markets take place in Dordogne Valley. Visit the Meyssac Market happening every Tuesday and Friday morning. These days, Meyssac turns into a bustling town with lots of buyers, sellers and photographers capturing the perfect picture with their lenses. A market set in the incredible setting of a main square with a rich architectural heritage and splendid buildings.

6. Visit Tours de Merle

Visit the feudal Tours de Merle, where the lords used to live in the 12th century. The building is nestled by the Maronne River, and it has seven towers, two chapels, a medieval village and the Madège house. To better understand and know the history of this place, it is a suitable option to book a guided tour as you will get unique inside tips while visiting the citadel. At the top, you will get incredible views as well! And if you keep an eye on the events calendar, you might be able to take part in one of them during your holidays.

7. Visit the most beautiful village in France

Dome is considered the prettiest town in the country, nestled above the Dordogne River and offering a great variety of independent shops, fabulous eateries and lots of walking trails. Traditional architecture and stone houses, in addition to its Grotte de Domme, are the perfect combination that draws tourists every year. Explore the underneath galleries and marvel at the impressive stalactites in them. Another villa worth noticing is Bordeaux, with a great atmosphere, a cosy town with scenery resembling an old rural town, if you want a place where you can be at peace, then you need a villa in Bordeaux.