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Perigord Blanc, France

Perigord Blanc, the central region of Dordogne, is a rural paradise made of limestone plateaux and lush valleys. This region of Dordogne is known for the magnificent countryside, with rolling hills and deep rivers, where food is always a delicacy, which makes taking a holiday rental villa in Perigord Blanc a real treat. If you are looking for a holiday to really relax, recuperate and be stimulated, you will not be disappointed by taking a Perigord Blanc holiday villa.

Places to holiday in Perigord Blanc, France

Perigueux, the department’s capital, is an ancient city with a modern veniere. The shopping district is within a maze of cobbled streets, with modern boutiques housed in magnificent Renaissance houses, and locals playing boules in the main square; Place Tourny. Modern architecture fits beautifully next to the Roman Jardin des Arenes and the Renaissance ruins of Chateau Barriere.

However, Perigord Blanc’s beauty really lies in its natural scenery. The Valley of the Dronne is a beautiful place to walk, with the magnificent Chateau de Puyguilhem standing high above. For those in search of truffles, a holiday rental in Perigord Blanc would be the ideal place to discover Sorges, where the truffle museum and a series of marked paths take you straight to the heart of truffle country.

Things to do on in Perigord Blanc, France

Taking a holiday rental in Perigord Blanc or any Perigord holiday house provides a magnificent base for walking, horse riding of cycling tours of the Perigord. Many feel that the more slowly you explore Perigord Blanc, the more treasures you discover, so walking or mountain biking is a great option for getting the most out of your stay in a Perigord house. You can also go on canoe trips down the rivers and gorges of the Dordogne, Vezere and Dronne rivers.

There are many fantastic golf courses in Perigord Blanc, making the most of the hilly natural landscape.

Behind Paris, the Dordogne has the richest historical heritage in France. There are a huge number of pre-historic sites like Lascaux and Cap Blanc, fortified towns like Domme, Roman Churches and geological surprises like the Caves of Proumeyssac and Le rand Roc.

The gastronomy of Perigord Blanc is fantastic. The region is known for duck, goose, fois gras and truffles, which are all regularly available in weekly markets in most towns and villages in Perigord Blanc.

Weather in Perigord Blanc, France

Average summer temperatures in Perigord Blanc are around 7°C higher than in the UK, reaching 35°C. Winters are mild, but rain can appear and disappear again in minutes!

Flights to Perigord Blanc, France

Bergerac Airport (EGC) makes a holiday villa in Perigord Blanc accessible in just 2 hours from the UK. Flights arrive from Southampton (SOU), Birmingham (BHX), London and Liverpool (LPL), and cheap flights to Dordogne can be found with RyanAir and Flybe. Eurostar trains take around 9 hours to reach Bergerac, but allow stops in Paris and Lille along the way.

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