Pulling my canoe up in Beynac, I hiked up to the brooding, cliff-clinging castle. On one particularly memorable Dordogne day, I enjoyed a perfect storm of travel thrills. Two of the most picturesque are La Roque-Gageac, a strong contender for "cutest town in France," and Beynac, a well-preserved medieval village that winds like a sepia-tone film set from the river to the castle above. There's always a place to stow the canoe, and plenty of welcoming villages. Delights are revealed around each bend, and you can pop ashore whenever you like. I can't think of a more relaxing way to enjoy great scenery while getting some exercise. When I'm here, one of my rituals is exploring the riverside castles and villages via canoe. Its highlights include villages seemingly carved out of the rock, prehistoric cave paintings, floats along the river, cute farmhouses perched amid fertile fields, and a local cuisine that brings together all that's best about French food. Whether young or old, visitors to the Dordogne are easily charmed by its unforgettable blend of village charm and scenic landscapes. I'd take her for a lazy canoe ride down the river, then cap the day with a great riverside meal - letting her enjoy goose liver (explaining what it was later) with the finest glass of French red wine she's ever had. This blog is here to keep you informed of what’s going on around our villa locations.A reader once asked me: If I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France's Dordogne River Valley. This is the official blog for Vintage Travel, one of the UK’s premier villa rental companies offering properties in unspoilt locations across Europe. Canoe hire is also available from this idyllic spot.
Backed by verdant trees, it’s possible to find shade on this pretty little beach when the Dordogne sun soars overhead. This lively village enjoys fabulous views across the Dordogne valley and beyond.Ī small beach river can be found close to the bridge that crosses the river. Saint-Julien-de-Lampon is a pretty village positioned on the bank of the Dordogne River. There are also a number of activities for children set up and a lifeguard present, making Saint-Aulaye a safe place for families to lay out their towels for the day.
This picturesque sandy beach caters for the steady throng of beachgoers it attracts particularly in the summer months, with a bar, restaurant and picnic area. The small village of Saint-Aulaye is situated on the banks of the River Dronne.
If you can manage to drag yourself away from this beautiful beach, wandering around the cobbled streets of this postcard-perfect village, past honey-coloured houses and perfectly-manicured gardens, is definitely worth its while. Being shallow at the edge, the beach is a great choice for families with young children. Limeuil is regarded one of the “most beautiful village in France.” Laying at the confluence of the Vezere and Dordogne Rivers, Limeuil is home to a fantastic sandy river beach. Here are three such beaches in the Dordogne that provide a beautiful spot to soak up the region’s unmatchable landscape. Rivers of all sizes weave and wind their way through this exceptionally green and pretty region of south-western France.Īnd where there are rivers, there are river beaches. If you can’t resist a picturesque river setting, then the Dordogne should definitely be on your ‘to go’ list.
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