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DORDOGNE: PREHISTORY AND PÉRIGORD CHÂTEAUX HERITAGE

Cave paintings glow ochre and gold, medieval stones rise majestic, the river flows emerald green. Dordogne is prehistoric heritage.

≈ 9
Days
226
Km
8
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Lascaux caves, wander Sarlat, float the Dordogne between La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, discover Domme and Monpazier bastides, Brantôme abbey and Bergerac wines. Dordogne, prehistory and châteaux.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Perigueux

cathedral majesty tower centre

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Saint-Front Cathedral (UNESCO).
2
Vesunna Museum (Gallo-Roman).
3
"Venice of Périgord".
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Activities

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Market (Wednesday and Saturday).
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Périgord gastronomy.
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Next stop
Distance: 26.8 km
Travel time: 54min
2
Day

Brantome

abbey riverside glow stone

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Troglodytic abbey.
2
Bell tower.
3
Caves.
4
National Museum of Prehistory.
+3 Places visited
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Activities

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Canoeing on the Dronne.
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Abbey mill.
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Visit to prehistoric sites.
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 89.4 km
Travel time: 1h29
3
Day

Sarlat La Caneda

medieval marketplace crown tower

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6 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Classified village on the banks of the Dordogne.
2
Exotic garden.
3
Château de Beynac (cliff).
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Activities

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Truffle).
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Saturday market.
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Barge on the Dordogne.
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Next stop
Distance: 9.9 km
Travel time: 20min
4
Day

La Roque Gageac

fortress castle tower crown

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Royal bastide.
2
Panorama over the valley.
3
Caves under the market hall.
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Activities

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Château de Marqueyssac.
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Castle tour (Castelnaud).
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Next stop
Distance: 4.8 km
Travel time: 10min
5
Day

Beynac Et Cazenac

plateau village glow view

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6 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
English bastide (13th century).
2
Place des Cornières.
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Activities

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Fayrac).
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Belvédère de la Barre.
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Thursday morning market.
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Next stop
Distance: 9.1 km
Travel time: 18min
6
Day

Domme

bastide perfection village stone

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Statue of Cyrano.
2
Tobacco Museum.
3
Caves under the market hall.
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Activities

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Wine Route (Monbazillac).
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Thursday morning market.
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Next stop
Distance: 37.3 km
Travel time: 1h15
7
Day

Monpazier

wine town tradition anchor

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Day 7
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Discover

1
English bastide (13th century).
2
Most Beautiful Villages of France.
3
Place des Cornières.
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Activities

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Crafts.
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Thursday morning market.
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Next stop
Distance: 48.9 km
Travel time: 1h38
8
Day

Bergerac

wine town tradition anchor

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Statue of Cyrano.
3
Tobacco Museum.
4
Port.
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Activities

→
Wine Route (Monbazillac).
→
Barge on the Dordogne.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

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