Property for sale in Dordogne

Dordogne has been popular with British buyers for so long that it has earned the affectionate nickname Dordogneshire, its rolling river valleys and medieval towns easily reached via Bergerac's airport. This long-standing accessibility is part of what has kept the department so popular over the decades. With its medieval heritage, Dordogne is home to Sarlat, considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in France, and to Périgueux, which retains visible Roman remains alongside its own charming old quarter. Away from the best-known sites, buyers will find the department is traditionally divided into four areas, known as the Périgords, each with its own landscape, from green and white to purple and black. Dordogne is also known for its space, with a population density well below the national average, giving buyers room to breathe. A temperate climate brings warm summers and mild winters. Property ranges from a stone farmhouse with land, a village house in Sarlat or Bergerac, or a vineyard property amid the Bergerac wine country. With medieval charm, space and long-standing accessibility, it remains one of the most popular departments in France for British buyers. On the local market, houses in Dordogne average €1,427/m².