The village of Loubressac - @ D. Viet
The Most Beautiful Villages in France
The Dordogne Valley has forever been a popular destination for both vacationers and wannabe expats searching for the perfect 'vie à la française' down South.
As hundreds of enchanting villages and peaceful hamlets have been left scattered along its rolling hills, chalky cliffs and fields of sunflowers, the Dordogne's beautiful sun-kissed countryside never fails to impress its visitors with its amazing cultural heritage.
Boasting a whopping 22 of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in France', the Dordogne Valley is the owner of some of the finest residential treasures in France.
Sleepy hamlets and stunning discoveries
With marked trails passing through most, exploring these charming villages on foot gives visitors the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the region's most impressive natural and cultural heritage.
But it's not just the classified villages that are worth the stop. If you're looking to do like the locals, set off down the back roads to explore the sleepy hamlets that offer only a few stone houses gathered around a tiny medieval church and an absolute cracker of a view.
La Roque-Gageac
In the few hundred years since La Roque Gageac's heyday as a bustling port, the cliff-clinging village remains unchanged with its string of beautiful stone houses pocked to boot with a troglodyte fort...
Curemonte
To step into Curemonte, with its medieval-era châteaux and quaint streets, is to be transported back to the Middle Ages. Renowned for its authenticity, this charming village is perfect for visitors in search of a whimsical afternoon of farmer's markets, fresh countryside and lots of history...
Loubressac
The Dordogne Valley has its fair share of 'Villages in Bloom', but none could possibly be more flowery than Loubressac. Everything from its winding streets and peaceful squares are an exhilirating blaze of colour and perfectly match the village's lush views over the countryside.
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is a place where all of France's provincial delights are condensed into one: A quintessential French river lined with lush woodlands on one side and a stunning medieval market town on the other. What more could we ask for?
Collonges-la-Rouge
From its berry red walls and torrent of beautiful flowers to its rich heritage and 25 towers, visitors are sure to be won over by Collonges-la-Rouge and its promise of a ‘Kodak moment’ lurking around every corner...
Rocamadour
There's no denying that the jewel in the Dordogne Valley crown is Rocamadour! Whilst thousands flock to this vertical cliff-dwelling town for its historical interest, beautiful architecture and spectacular views, others like you and I write and read about it... Discover all about the sacred marvel and what's on this year's agenda!