Dordogne & Lot : with Bordeaux & Toulouse

The most detailed guide to Dordogne, Lot, and the surrounding region, including Bordeaux and Toulouse.

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have lived in the Lot valley for over thirty years, making them the perfect guides to this extraordinary corner of France. Their expert knowledge spans the region's landscapes, towns, food, art, architecture and world-renowned wines—Bordeaux's 8,800 wine châteaux alone produce an average of 650 million bottles a year.

This comprehensive guide covers Bordeaux and the départements of Gironde, Dordogne, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, and Tarn-et-Garonne. Discover a land of great wines and stunning rivers, long sandy beaches along the Côte d'Argent (home to Europe's biggest sand dune), and forests dotted with hundreds of unspoiled villages. Explore UNESCO-listed Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley, including masterpieces like Lascaux, Font de Gaume and Pech Merle. Marvel at medieval castles, bastides, and beautiful old cities such as Sarlat, Périgueux, St-Émilion, Cahors and Figeac, along with Romanesque churches and the great abbey at Moissac.

Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures—cycling, sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, walking the Grand Randonnées and Camino de Santiago routes—or planning to indulge in exceptional local food like truffles, oysters, duck, walnuts and fresh produce, this guide has you covered. From vibrant weekly markets to summer wine, music and theatre festivals, discover all the information you need for an unforgettable journey through some of France's most idyllic landscapes.