Brantôme
The Venice of Périgord — an abbey, a river loop, and terraces made for lunch.
Discover Dordogne
Stay a little longer
You have travelled all this way — take a few extra days. Périgord in August is rivers, markets, vineyards and villages of honey-coloured stone.
Villages
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
One of France's most beautiful villages, with an astonishing underground church.
Saint-Émilion
Cobbled streets and world-famous vineyards, an easy day trip from the château.
Experiences
Things worth the detour
Canoeing
Drift down the Dronne or the Dordogne past castles and cliffs.
Markets
Morning markets for cheese, peaches, walnuts and rosé.
Wine tasting
Bergerac and Saint-Émilion estates, most by appointment.
Castles
Périgord has more châteaux than any other region in France.
Walking
Quiet green trails through oak forest and sunflower fields.
Restaurants
Bistros in Riberac, Brantôme and Saint-Aulaye — book ahead in August.