6 days in Dordogne Itinerary
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Start: Chicago
Fly to Bordeaux, Train to Sarlat-la-Caneda
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Sarlat-la-Caneda
— 4 nights
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly to Chicago
End: Chicago
Wed, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 12
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Sarlat-la-Caneda — 4 nights
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Medieval Capital of the Dordogne Valley
Sarlat-la-Caneda is the capital of the former Périgord Noir, now referred to as the Aquitaine region that is home to a historical area consisting of impeccably preserved 14th-century buildings and sites.Get some historical perspective at Chateau de Beynac and Chateau de Castelnaud. Get some cultural insight at Lascaux Caves 4 and Manoir de Gisson. Change things up with these side-trips from Sarlat-la-Caneda: Les Troglos de Belves (in Belves), Chateau de Sauveboeuf (in Aubas) and Eglise Abbatiale Saint Sour (in Terrasson-Lavilledieu). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Sacerdos, explore the fascinating underground world of Lascaux II, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Campagne, and make a trip to Chateau des Milandes.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sarlat-la-Caneda itinerary site.
Chicago, USA to Sarlat-la-Caneda is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Sarlat-la-Caneda is 7 hours. Traveling from Chicago in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Sarlat-la-Caneda, with lows of 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Side Trips
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Montignac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, The Maison Forte de Reignac, Les Troglos de Belves
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Dordogne travel guide
Because this region has escaped overdevelopment, Dordogne is one of France's best kept secrets with historical châteaux, medieval fortresses, prehistoric cave paintings, and Roman remains sprinkled throughout. Legendary stone villages with golden stone houses make this region seem a little like a cross between a fairy tale and a movie set. Canoeing down the River Dordogne is a fantastic way to tour the region, and there are many areas where you can walk, hike, and do your sightseeing on foot. This region, which roughly corresponds with the ancient county of Périgord, remains quite rural and known for its wonderful pâtés.
