How Much Time To Spend

Dordogne and Quercy cover quite a large area from the Limousin in the north to the Lot River in the south and over to the Auvergne in the east. In the west the Bordeaux region lies between the Dordogne and the Atlantic.

If you've only a short time to spend here then I recommend you stay in or near to Sarlat which is fairly central to the main places of interest. Sarlat itself can be explored comfortably in a day - check out: Stroll Sarlat in a Day. Ideally two or three weeks should be set aside to see most of the attractions on offer and even then I'm certain you'll be back!

What To Pack And Wear

If you’re going during the off season then you will need to pack warm clothing especially for the evenings although it can be pleasantly warm during the day. In winter you’ll need a warm coat as it can be very cold indeed. During July and August expect it to be warm or even very hot – some sunscreen and a hat would make good companions.