Dordogne - France Self Catering Accommodation to Rent

Dordogne Holiday Homes

Dordogne is the third largest department in France and is located in the Aquitaine region in the southwest section of the country. As a popular destination for British immigrants and travelers from around the world in pursuit of rejuvenating French holidays, Dordogne is rich in history, culture and cuisine and is nestled between the High Pyrenees and the valley of Loire. With over 1,500 castles, the great Dordogne River, exceptional local food and wine, hundreds of intriguing prehistoric sites and a plethora of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as bicycling, hiking and canoeing, it is no wonder that so many visitors choose Dordogne holidays each year. The beauty, history and mystique of Dordogne is so alluring that this distinctive area of France has been the setting for many movies, and has played a major role in books by Michael Crichton and Douglas Boyd.

When seeking accommodation in Dordogne, it can be difficult to choose between the many enticing options available. For a luxury, private holiday rental, Dordogne has numerous options to choose from, including farmhouses and cottages in Veyrignac, gites in Carlux, villas in St Foy De Longas, and chalets in Gavaudun. Those looking for self catering Dordogne holidays will also find exceptional options in and around the picturesque towns of Varaignes and Saint Saud Lacoussire. From the luxury and comfort of a holiday rental, Dordogne attractions are within easy reach, particularly for those who choose to hire a car during their stay.

Many repeat visitors would certainly advise that having access to a car during Dordogne holidays is the best way to reach many of its hidden treasures, which are often a bit off of the beaten path. Renting a car also allows travelers to choose accommodation in Dordogne according to their desires, rather than simply because it is in close proximity to a particular castle or village. Dordogne holidays in particular, and French holidays in general, are always better enjoyed when visitors can retire to quiet, private lodgings, such as luxury self catering accommodation in Dordogne, to rest and relax in complete comfort before the next day’s adventures.

Self catering Dordogne holidays are the ideal choice for lovers of history, or anyone who plans to tour many of the breathtaking castles that Dordogne has to offer, including the exceptional castles of Bourdeilles, Beynac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Biron, Milandes, Pecany, Commarque, Monbazillac and Puymartin, as well as over 1,500 others. Visitors partaking in self catering Dordogne holidays will also not want to miss the Lascaux II cave, a replica of the famous caves of Lascaux, which are no longer open to the public. Although it is a replica, Lascaux II is an exceedingly popular tourist attraction and delivers the wonder and splendor of the original quite well. There are also Roman ruins near Periqueux, engravings in Bara-Bahau and prehistoric dwellings, sculptures, chromatic paintings and evidence of communal life from up to 50,000 years ago throughout the area and in many of Dordogne’s old-world villages.

From the comfort of a private holiday rental, Dordogne and all that is has to offer is at your fingertips, just waiting for you to discover the brilliant hues of changing leaves, the hearty, delicious meals for which the region is famous, the serenity of lazily canoeing down picturesque rivers or the exhilaration of cycling on numerous trails that wind through spectacular natural scenery. Self catering Dordogne holidays allow you to explore this awe-inspiring region at a leisurely pace, and to choose which nights you would prefer to indulge in the fantastic culinary delights of the region, and which you would prefer to dine in and spend the evening under a blanket on a cozy couch.

When it comes to accommodation in Dordogne, self catering Dordogne cottages, apartments, villas and gites simply cannot be beat for ensuring relaxing, rejuvenating Dordogne holidays.