Find the French town that fits the life you want
Find the French town that fits the life you want
Each scale compares this town with the rest of France: least, mid-range, most.
Not a strong point. No station, minimal buses. One would definitely need a car.
Bordeaux is your closest international airport but meager options for getting there on public transport. La Rochelle with decent options on short hop airlines is worth considering
Bordeaux is your closest option for a TGV but meager options for getting there on public transport
No station, nearest at Mussidan
The region Dordogne is one of rural rolling hills, so biking is OK. Rural roads can be narrow with not much shoulder, and there is not a robust network of biking-only paths.
More than 30 days, less than 90. Off-peak season, prices and features vetted for this kind of stay.
My French House's recommendation: Food (truffles), the joys of market day..."You must visit on market day, when Riberac becomes a bustling place packed with stalls selling locally produced items including cheese, foie gras, wine, ceramics and vegetables, you will be captivated by the gentle pace of life in this town and its elegant stone-built properties with their red-tiled roofs.Unhurried locals sit, chat and exchange pleasantries as they pick up provisions from the boulangeries, patisseries and shops, taking time to sit outside cafes in the market square, sipping coffee and watching the world go by.Riberac is the perfect antidote to modern British city life and a breath of fresh air for visitors who have only ever experienced the more crowded corners of “Dordogne-shire”.
The Good Life France: "I fell in love with the sunny weather, the stunning countryside, being able to swim in rivers and lakes, the beautiful villages, markets, fêtes and the food."