The Dordogne and Ardeche are 2 delightful inland regions in warm southern central France. Both are defined by beautiful rivers, gorges, forests and ancient caves – it’s no suprise our prehistoric ancestors chose to live in such gorgeous places (no pun intended!).
The Dordogne is famed for its stunning castles perched on cliffs or rolling green hills and pretty historic towns and villages including Sarlat, Beynac and Domme. Likewise, the Ardeche features medieval ramparts, Roman ruins, the natural grandeur of the Pont d’Arc and timeless towns such as L’Argentiere and Vallon Pont d’Arc. These are welcoming places to explore and indulge in, particularly with such high standards in local cuisine.
Holidays to these regions allow you to get in sync with the meandering pace of their famous rivers … and wouldn’t be complete without a canoe and picnic trip down the Ardeche, Dordogne or Vézère rivers with a picnic. And don’t miss the chance to visit the ancestors – Chauvet in the Ardeche and Lascaux in the Dordogne are France’s 2 most amazing prehistoric cave attractions, with incredible cave paintings brought to life with 2020s tech.
Just a few kilometres from Vallon Pont d'Arc and with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside Domaine de Sévenier provides high quality lodge style accommodation in the heart of the...
High quality year-round accommodation in a lush garden on the banks of the Vézère - the perfect place to experience the beautiful Dordogne region, with the famous site of Lascaux nearby
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