Ideal for:  permanent movers, retirees, renovation buyers, income projects Day 1 – Orientation & Sarlat Area Area drive around Sarlat 2–3 property viewings (move-in ready) Market visit, café stops, parking checks Evening meal locally Day 2 – Dordogne Valley Villages Focus on river villages and hillside homes View: Character stone houses Properties with terraces and views Gîte-friendly layouts Lifestyle emphasis: summer crowds vs winter calm Day 3 – Bergerac & Transport Links

Ideal for:  first-time buyers, second-home owners, or a focused short trip Day 1 – Sarlat & the Dordogne Valley (Périgord Noir) Morning Base yourself near  Sarlat-la-Canéda View 2–3 properties: Stone village houses Renovated farmhouses Homes with gîte potential Focus on proximity to shops, markets and year-round amenities Lunch Lunch in Sarlat’s old town to gauge year-round atmosphere (not just tourism) Afternoon Drive along the Dordogne River toward  Beynac-et-Cazenac  and 

The  Dordogne  is one of those rare parts of France that seems to capture everything people dream about when they imagine a life here. Rolling countryside, golden-stone villages, historic châteaux, slow local markets and a deeply rooted way of life all combine to create a region that feels both timeless and welcoming. Located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwest France, the Dordogne has long been a favourite with British, Dutch and increasingly American buyers , ret