![]() Most of the property for sale in the Dordogne is a ‘lock up and leave style home that’s easy to maintain and perfect for holiday homebuyers. There is a selection of village homes available for as little as €55,000 with varying degrees of restoration needed – from a lot to very little. Homes in the Dordogne vary quite dramatically, which is great news if you have a small budget. However, if you like the idea of walking down to the village shop for your morning paper or a drive to the next town for breakfast pastries every now and again, this could be the place for you. The Dordogne is home to 10 of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (the most beautiful villages in France), which provide a great starting point for those new to the area.īear in mind the Dordogne is rural, so if you’re used to city-living, this isn’t the department for you. When it comes to buying property, the real question is where to choose. The Périgord Poupre represents the wine region, and its capital is beautiful Bergerac – home to many expats! Finally, the Périgot Noir in southeast of the Dordogne overlooks the Vézère valleys and the Dordogne River which is surrounded by dark forests of oak and pine. The Périgord Blanc is a region of limestone plateaux, valleys and meadows that surround the department’s capital, Périgueux. The colours denoting each region represent the natural landscapes of each area, The Périgord Vert is abundant with lush greenery, verdant valleys and rolling hills. The department is split into four areas, the Périgord Vert, the Périgord Blanc, the Périgord Pourpre, and the Périgord Noir. The Dordogne alone is slightly comparable in size to the island of Cyprus. ![]() For comparison there are over 400,000 living in Bournemouth, UK alone. A few things that attract visitors to the Dordgone include Rocamadour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and pilgrimage site Collonges-la-Rouge, a gorgeous country village Tours de Merle, a 12th century fortress and river activities such as sailing, fishing, and canoeing.Īpproximately 400,000 people live in the Dordogne, which isn’t many considering its size. People come from all over to visit the Dordogne department. Weather in the Dordogne is quite similar to the UK however, the main difference is that summer in southwest France is typically hotter (with highs of 28☌) and winters aren’t as cold (lows of 9☌ in January). Property for sale in the Dordogne is largely sought after as the department houses lots of authentic French villages, medieval cities, castles and even caves that are available to buy or rent. It’s likely that every image you’ve seen of a picturesque French town with multicoloured townhouses, cobblestones streets and a glistening river was taken somewhere in the Dordogne. ![]() The windows have been updated and most of the roof is renovated (always a big expense on a chateau).The Dordogne, formerly Perigord, is a large department in southwest France named after the river Dordogne that lies between the picturesque Loire Valley and the Pyrenees Mountains. It’s connected to mains drainage – which is a huge plus. There are barns which will make for fabulous workshops, party rooms, garages, studio, offices – whatever you fancy. The first floor has 5 rooms ripe to be turned into bedrooms, bathrooms, play rooms – whatever. It’s habitable but there’s plenty more to do and loads of scope to put your own mark on it. There are big stone fireplaces, wooden beams, the pointy turrets that I love – and it’s absolutely beautiful. There’s loads I love about this chateau – for starters an ancient stone staircase. Located near the village of Hautefort (which has its own enormous, famous castle), Dordogne, in the department of Correze, it’s surrounded by lush countryside, about an hour’s drive from Brive airport, an hour from the gorgeous town of Sarlat-la-Caneda and the Dordogne is on the doorstep. This magnificent castle though, parts of which date back to the 15 th century, is an absolutely bargain and oh so tempting. Normally I look, sigh and move on to something that’s more achievable. I can’t help looking on-line at castles with pointy turrets and thinking how much that sort of home would suit me! A Chateau in France at a bargain price It’s the dream isn’t it, a French chateau in beautiful countryside, well it is for me at least. And no, it won’t break the bank, I wouldn’t do that to you… Channel your own escape to the chateau moment with a look at this gorgeous chateau.
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