![]() So somewhere in one of these areas could be an option. We have enjoyed stays in the Lot ( 2018 ) and the Lot et Garonne ( 2016 ) as well as a bit further over in the Aveyron, and our day trips into the lower part of the Correze from our 2014 base. There is also a lot to see in the departments around the Dordogne. Our research has shown there are plenty of pretty drives to be had and villages to visit. This year we will be spending a week in Biron which will allow us to go to villages such as Monflanquin, Monpazier, Villereal,and chateaux at Biron and Bonaguil. We did not go to any caves which most first time visitors do. In 2014, our third stay in the Dordogne, we stayed about 12kms south of Sarlat. From our base there we also went across to the top of the Correze to Uzerche. We visited on a day trip from our base in Tourtoirac, near Hautefort, and as already mentioned, the country is lovely and it is quieter than the Sarlat region. It does depend on where you plan to visit while based in Sarlat. I think Cahors and Figeac are popular, too, but we didn't go there. He sends people his very detailed itineraries of Dordogne and other regions in France. Hopefully, Stu Dudley from this forum will respond. ![]() If you haven't already, I recommend purchasing a guidebook or two to help you decide what would be a good second base. ![]() This countryside is gorgeous and very idyllic.Ībout an hour's drive from Brantome is the Chateau de Hautefort, which we liked a lot, too. We spent a day leisurely driving along the Dronne River to explore villages, such as Bourdeilles, Creyssac, Lisle, Montagrier and Lusignac, to name a view. We stayed in the Hotel Restaurant Charbonnel and had a quadruple room that had 2 large bedrooms. Brantome is a pretty town with the Dronne River running through it. It is much quieter than Sarlat (this was in May), and just so peaceful. I don't know if there is enough that interests you to spend 5 nights in Brantome, but we really enjoyed our stay here. We spent 4 nights in Sarlat (a great choice) and 2 nights in Brantome, which is not talked about too much on this forum. When we visited the Dordogne in 2015, we had 6 nights in total.
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