The Rough Guide to the Dordogne & the Lot

This practical travel guide to the Dordogne & the Lot features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Dordogne & the Lot guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make the Dordogne & the Lot easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to the Dordogne & the Lot has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to THE DORDOGNE & THE LOT covers: Périgueux and the north, Bergerac and around, Sarlat and the Périgord Noir, the Upper Dordogne valley and Rocamadour, the Lot Valley and around, south of the River Lot.

Inside this Dordogne & the Lot travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Dordogne & the Lot, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Monpazier to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cordes-sur-Ciel or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like St-Cirq Lapopie.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including the Dordogne & the Lot entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of the Dordogne & the Lot, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Dordogne & the Lot travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for visiting deep cave formations resplendent with prehistoric art, marvelling at cliff-edge castles or sampling one of the many truffle-toting restaurants.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Périgueux, Sarlat, Rocamadour, the Lot Valley's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to the Dordogne & the Lot, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Dordogne & the Lot guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to the Dordogne & the Lot features fascinating insights into the Dordogne & the Lot, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy and the spectacular Sarlat-la Canéda.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Bergerac, Cahors and many more locations in the Dordogne & the Lot, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to the Dordogne & the Lot allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.