France’s Dordogne River weaves past castles and greenery in the heart of Southwest France. A once vital highway, travel France's Dordogne River via traditional boats through the green heart of ...

France welcomes nearly 100 million visitors each year, making it one of Europe's most exciting places to explore. And yet, while most travelers stick to the usual tourist spots, few venture into the ...

The Dordogne is one of France’s best destinations for autumn. The forested banks of the eponymous river turn a riot of colour at this time of year, and the lanes of its golden-stone villages are ...

A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France’s Dordogne River Valley. A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73 ...

The southwest of France often flies under the radar. Dominated by the vineyards of Bordeaux and the surfing beaches of the Charente-Maritime, the rest of the region is bizarrely overlooked, ...

On a sunny afternoon in the Dordogne Valley, Debra and Eric Stillwell stroll along a cobblestone street, watching autumn leaves tumble to the ground. Later they’ll stop at one of the open-air markets ...

Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail in central France, where you’ll visit medieval villages, towering châteaux, forests, hills and gently flowing rivers on a weeklong walking tour. A new On ...