Dordogne Itinerary: 4 to 7 Days in the Périgord
How to structure a Dordogne trip around Sarlat, the river villages, and the caves: a 4-day version and a fuller 7-day version that adds Lascaux and a canoe day.
Dordogne & Bordeaux
Bordeaux wine country, medieval Dordogne villages and Atlantic surf beaches.
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Travel guides for Dordogne & Bordeaux
Best Dordogne Villages: Sarlat, La Roque-Gageac & Beynac
Four villages, one short stretch of river, and wildly different characters. Here's how Sarlat, La Roque-Gageac, Domme, and Beynac actually compare.
Dordogne Castles: Which Ones Are Worth Your Time
Beynac or Castelnaud, or both? A clear-eyed guide to the Dordogne's rival medieval castles and which ones actually earn a spot on your itinerary.
Where to Stay in the Dordogne: Sarlat vs Bergerac
Sarlat is the easy first choice, but not the only one. A base-by-base comparison of Sarlat, Bergerac, the hilltop villages, and countryside gîtes.
Best Hotels in Sarlat and the Dordogne (2026 Picks)
Seven named hotels across Sarlat, Bergerac, Domme, and the Dordogne countryside, picked by location and sourced ratings, not a personal stay.
Dordogne Without a Car: What's Actually Possible
The Dordogne's villages line the river, not a rail map. Here's what genuinely works without a car, and why most people should just rent one.
Where to Stay in Bordeaux: Best Areas for First-Timers
Six Bordeaux neighborhoods from €70 to €300+ a night, compared by price, vibe, and tram access. Where first-time visitors should actually stay.
Best Hotels in Bordeaux (2026 Picks by Neighborhood)
Six named hotels across the Golden Triangle, Saint-Pierre, Chartrons, and La Bastide, picked by location and sourced classifications, not a personal stay.
Basque Country & Dordogne: Where They Actually Fit
Two of France's best non-Paris regions, both gateway-close to Bordeaux, neither close to each other. Here's how to choose one, combine both, and not overreach.
Fêtes de Dax: The Complete Festival Guide
A local's guide to the Feria de Dax: 2026 dates, the daily corridas and bandas, how it compares to Bayonne, and how to get there from Bordeaux without a car.
Fêtes de Mont-de-Marsan (Madeleine): The Complete Guide
A guide to the Fêtes de la Madeleine in Mont-de-Marsan: 2026 dates, the course landaise at its most authentic, and how to get there from Bordeaux without a car.
Surfing Hossegor: A Local's Guide to Europe's Surf Capital
All four of Hossegor's named peaks, explained honestly: which ones suit which level, when La Graviere actually gets dangerous, and where to go when it's too big.
Hossegor or Biarritz for Surfing?
Both towns deliver excellent surf, so the honest answer comes down to swell size and which vibe you'd rather spend a week in. Here's how to actually decide.
Bordeaux Food and Wine Pairing Guide
The Gironde department runs roughly 315 oyster farms. Here's how Bordeaux's oysters, caneles, and red wine actually pair, beyond the obvious combinations.