LOCATION
Brantôme sits on the Dronne river and is also known as the Venice of Périgord
With its beautiful old houses, medieval St-Jean-de-Côle is a popular spot
“Fans of the Dordogne are particularly drawn to its heritage, which is both cultural and culinary”
north surrounding Nontron, Périgord Blanc centres around Périgueux, Périgord Pourpre is southwest Dordogne centred on Bergerac, and Périgord Noir is southeast around Sarlat. Each Périgord has its own valleys, lakes, hiking and mountain-biking trails, wonderful historic architecture and swathes of vineyards. The Dordogne has very
definite seasons, with cold winters averaging between -5°C and 5°C, while summer temperatures reach between 25°C and 35°C, but can get as hot as 42°C.
MATCH THE PLACE TO YOUR POCKET In 2023, property prices in France have risen to €3,302/ m2
, yet Dordogne continues
to represent great value for money, as properties here cost an average of €1,633/m2
. Even better news for investors is that
in some areas, you can find properties for under €600/m2 so you should find something to suit your budget. The most costly areas are
around Périgueux, certain suburbs of Bergerac and around Sarlat to the southeast of Dordogne, where properties can fetch up to €4,000/m2
.
Further out from the cities, in the rural north, your budget will go a lot further.
LOCATION: WHERE TO FIND WHAT YOU WANT For rental investments, Bergerac’s population of 27,000 includes 47% tenants, so this is a prime location for a buy-to-let. For €160,000, you can invest in a property comprising two apartments and a studio already used as a student let for €1,100 income a month, or be swayed by a beautiful timbered townhouse in the old quarters for just
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Cave paintings in the Lascaux Cave complex, which were discovered by chance
THE LASCAUX CAVE One of France’s most famous prehistoric sites was discovered by chance in 1940 by four teenagers. Located in the Vézère valley, this cave was hidden from view for centuries and, once opened up, revealed a display of impressive paintings leſt by our Cro-Magnon ancestors. The original is no longer open to the public, as the continuous flow of visitors started to damage the relics, but an identical reconstruction was built nearby so you can still admire the skills of these long-lost artists. To learn more, you can also visit the National Prehistory Museum at Les Eyzies.
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