**The Dordogne, an introduction** The Dordogne has been one of the most popular French holiday destinations among the British. Its an area where you can enjoy beautiful nature, idyllic French villages and historic towns. Walking along the beautiful Dordogne River, you will discover the area has plenty to offer for tourists and is also easy to reach by car . **How did the Dordogne became the Dordogne? ** The Dordogne was created during French Revolution, on March 4, 1789. The original name of the region was Perigord, but in the 18th century this name was replaced by the name Dordogne, named after the river that runs through the area. ...  Read the complete review

The Dordogne is a beautiful department in southwest France which is a perfect holiday destination. It is named after the river Dordogne which is a clear river that is popular for watersports like kayaking and white water rafting. It is far enough South to be guaranteed a warm summer holiday, but not so far South that the journey becomes a nightmare. Driving from Calais takes about 8 hours, usually when travelling to the Dordogne we make an overnight stop in a Formula one hotel, however the joureny can be done quite easily in a day because France seems to have much less traffic than Britain. I have holidayed in the Dordogne for about 8 years running, since I ...  Read the complete review