It has the beauty of North Wales or the Lake District but with the climate of South-West France, complete with utterly stunning bastide (fortified) and medieval villages and towns.
The enduring appeal of the Dordogne – particularly for Brits – is no surprise once you visit. British, American and Dutch have been buying properties in or near the Dordogne region decade. The department has been popular with holidaymakers and tourists, as well as house buyers for many years. It is part of the Aquitaine region (now Nouvelle Aquitaine, which includes Poitou-Charentes and Limousin). One of the best known areas of France, the Dordogne region is located in the South–West of France.
