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