If you ever decide to come and visit Périgord for your holidays or even for a simple weekend getaway, know that you have made the right choice! You will immediately be seduced by the rich cultural heritage of the region, and its magnificent green landscapes as far as your eyes can see!

And because sometimes you have to know how to gain height to better soak up the place, let’s go the Sarlat-Domme aerodrome for a flight over the Dordogne Valley with Air Châteaux! A memorable experience up in the air awaits!

Because all seasons are ideal for discovering the Périgord, come and enjoy the Indian summer in Sarlat by staying at the emblematic Hotel Plaza Madeleine.

Much more than a simple hotel, this 4-star property will seduce you with its opulent decor, a welcoming team, and many additional services such as room service, the cocktail bar or the spa complex with a heated swimming pool, a solarium and a wellness area (hammam, sauna and jacuzzi) for a relaxing stay in Périgord.

Holidays are approaching, but you still don’t know where to go this summer? I have got you covered with my selection of the best things to do during the summer in South West of France – a region where life is good!

This Périgord Guide is divided into four main categories, where you will find:

• Essential touristic sites
• Outdoor activities for the whole family
• Exceptional accommodations
• And local gastronomy (of course!)

For an unforgettable family vacation!

If you are putting France on the top of your list for this summer, don’t settle only for Paris, the south-west has so much more to offer! Large and hilly green spaces as far as the eye can see, the Périgord will seduce you with many outdoor activities! The visits are endless – from regional markets, panoramic gardens à la Française, prehistoric caves and museums, to medieval and renaissance castles – there is definitely something for every taste! And that is not to mention the countless walking, biking or kayaking tours you can enjoy in the region.

Beautiful gardens à la française in Périgord

Today, I would like to suggest you one of my favourite festive place to enjoy summer in Périgord: Eyrignac & its gardens

Located on the heights of the hills of Eyrignac, only 15 minutes away from Sarlat, this extensive property – including historic monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries, surrounded by sculpted gardens – welcomes nature lovers all year round.