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Dordogne region weather1/20/2024 ![]() ![]() The old language of Occitane is promoted in schools where they learn folk songs and stories.” Generally, I feel that the French people have a healthy respect for their roots and their ‘Patrimonie’ or heritage. “There are issues with rural de-population as a lot of the younger people struggle to find work locally and head off to the big cities, but there are local government schemes and social enterprises to help young farmers. Diane Kirkwood, owner of our off-grid holiday accommodation Covertcabin explains: Traditional values, and a sense of heritage is strong in this region of France, but so is the pull of the big cities, where greater employment opportunities attract young people out of the countryside in swathes. ![]() Tourism can be a powerful force for small, local businesses in the Dordogne’s more rural reaches which rely on a diverse range of income streams to keep afloat. You’ll have the Périgord to yourself though – and your local hosts will be able to help you navigate the off-season closures. December to March is truffle season in the Périgord Noir, and while you’ll find lots of accommodation open, some tourist infrastructure – canoe hire, some hotels and restaurants – may shut. Although you’ll need to be prepared for chillier nights, and more chance of rain. Hiking and biking holidays are best through the summer, but also April and October, the former bringing spring flowers and fresh market produce and the latter the glorious grape harvest. If you’re not tied to school holidays then consider travelling either end of this season to beat the biggest crowds – or book early the Dordogne is deservedly popular in summer, but this can mean its towns and sites can struggle under the strain. Realistically, if you want to canoe the Dordogne River – one of our favourite, family-friendly ways to get around – you’re going to want to travel between June and September, when daytime temperatures can reach the mid 20s☌. ![]()
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