Embark on a journey through the Dordogne, France’s hidden gem, where rolling landscapes, medieval towns, and incredible cuisine await! We’ll start in Sarlat-la-Canéda, famed for its market brimming with foie gras, truffles, and walnuts. Next, take a serene canoe ride down the Dordogne River from Vitrac to Beynac, where scenic medieval chateaus and charming cliffside villages like La Roque-Gageac await exploration.
Stop by Château des Milandes, once home to Josephine Baker, before continuing to the awe-inspiring pilgrimage village of Rocamadour. We’ll end our adventure with a slice of French pizza in Domme and a countryside hike to soak in the beauty of rural France. Join us as we uncover why the Dordogne is France’s best-kept secret!
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Sarlat Market
01:29 Canoeing the Dordogne River
03:00 Foie gras
04:37 Château des Milandes
06:07 Rocamadour
07:07 Domme
08:06 La Roque-Gageac hike
09:28 Outtro
Camera/production gear:
– iPhone 14 Pro
– Video edited on Final Cut Pro X on 2018 MacBook Pro
– Royalty-free music via Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/665181
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You post rarely and irregular, but if you do,,always a great video!
Chateau de Castelnaud is arguably the best of the Perigord castles, its views are magic. But then the Dordogne region is all magical, and the very gastronomic heartland of France. Duck pizza is a must try if you can find it. Just avoid going in July & August as its no longer sadly a secret and traffic jams and hoards of visitors make it a challenge, particularly for residence of the small towns.
Foie gras is amazing, and the geese are one of the most humanely treated animals, they are all open ranged raised with a pond to swim. In the wild geese gorge naturally its how they store energy to migrate. On the farms they ring a bell and the birds come running to be feed, it only looks weird to city people who don't know any better and probably think their chicken McNuggets just appear by magic at McDonalds or the supermarket. A number of Dordogne farms give tours, go see for yourselves, then taste some…
The Dordogne is hardly France' best kept secret. It's a well-established tourist destination. Even Rick Steves knows it!
My family and I just spent a month in France this past summer and the Dordogne region was one of our best experiences! The culture, history, art, and food are amazing. We made it are mission to grab food before exploring places such as Sarlat-la-Canéda, Beynec et Cazénac, Vitrac (canoe trip down the Dordogne River), La Roque-Gageac, Les Eyzies village, Chateau de Castelnaud – Castelnaud village, Gouffre de Padirac (caves/under ground river), Domme, Belvès, Saint-Cyprien (food market), Rocamadour. Watching your video makes me wish I was back in that region. Safe travels and best wishes!!
You’ve beautifully captured the charm of this hidden gem with its medieval towns, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious cuisine! Thanks for sharing such a delightful travel experience. 🛶🏰🥂
C' est quoi cette carte de la Dordogne ?????
God was in a very good mood when He created France.
Dordogne…'FRANCE'S BEST KEPT SECRET'…REALLY?????? From whom?
Can’t wait to visit!
Hey where did you guys get your cool sunglasses. What a darling couple. I will be there for a month in May 2025
This has to be a joke right? Pronunciation, clearly very popular, and what’s that map? 😂