Dordogne | Journey Through France's Most Beautiful Villages

🌳💛 My favorite trip in recent years! Dordogne might just be one of France’s best-kept secrets—where you’ll mostly meet locals, and every view feels like a postcard come to life. This region is a patchwork of storybook villages, and after four days of road-tripping, here are my top picks: 🌿 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Beynac-et-Cazenac • A hilltop village with winding cobbled lanes—peak French countryside charm. 2️⃣ The Marqueyssac Gardens • Dreamy boxwood gardens with panoramic valley views—don’t miss the cliffside paths! 3️⃣ La Roque-Gageac • Nestled along the Dordogne River—kayak or take a gabarre boat for the best vistas. 4️⃣ Rocamadour • The "Sky Village" clinging to cliffs—absolutely breathtaking from afar. 📍 Perfect Itinerary • Day 1: Drive from Bordeaux (~3h) → Beynac → Marqueyssac → La Roque-Gageac (all en route!). • Day 2: Venture to Rocamadour or explore hidden gems. Skip: Sarlat-la-Canéda—touristy with shops, but lacks the magic. 🍽️ Food Notes Every village serves stellar meals—try the iconic confit de canard (duck leg) for a true taste of Périgord! #FranceTravel #HiddenFrance #Dordogne #RoadTripDreams