Le Colombier de Cyrano et Roxane
The Dordogne
One of several sweet chambres d’hôte in Bergerac’s old town, this 16th-century blue-shuttered stone building has three colourful rooms and a flower-filled…
Must-see hotels in The Dordogne, Limousin & the Lot
Cahors
Built c 1920, Cahors’ original railway-station hotel evokes an air of faded grandeur. Most of the rooms are large if a little frayed, with hefty radiators…
Limoges
The central, tidy Ibis is an efficient spot to rest your head. Spotless, modern rooms are tucked into a renovated historic building right on the main…
Limousin
Behind the 16th-century Flamboyant Gothic façade of Turenne’s only hotel, you’ll find sparingly decorated countrified rooms and a good restaurant (dinner…
Limousin
This lovely working farm, about 11km southwest of Beaulieu in Bilhac, offers shady camping, B&B rooms and home-cooked meals (per adult/child from €28/14)…
Limousin
This renovated 19th-century townhouse on the edge of the old town is one of Aubusson’s comfiest places to stay. Stylishly furnished rooms have peaceful…
The Dordogne
The nearest campground to Les Eyzies, just west of town beside the river. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, laundry and grocery. There are also small…
Limoges
Swanky contemporary studio apartments fill this townhouse near the train station. Bathrooms are spacious, linens are of high quality, and the kitchenettes…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Originally part of Sarlat’s city wall, this rambling hotel with a sunny terrace has rooms jammed along creaky corridors. Superior and family rooms are…
The Lot
This former vineyard turned B&B is popular for its relaxed country setting in the heart of the Cahors wine country. Also has studios and houses for rent.
Cahors
Stay over in a luxuriously decorated 13th-century castle in the countryside. Manicured grounds and the excellent restaurant are equally elegant.
The Dordogne
Impeccably designed antique-filled rooms fill a pretty ancient townhouse in Issegeac’s centre. Take your tea in its rose-filled courtyard.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Supremely luxurious rooms in a 19th-century mansion, with a price tag to match. It’s 400m north of the centre.
Limousin
Well-equipped riverside campground on an island between two branches of the Dordogne.
The Lot
Basic riverfront hotel with 19 rooms; the best have balconies overlooking the river.
The Dordogne
Rooms in this tower-topped mansion get more luxurious the more you pay: top-of-the-line suites have a choice of jacuzzi or Turkish bath, and views of…
Cadouin
Set in part of Cadoin's 12th-century cloister, this youth hostel certainly has a special location. Rooms are monastic, however, and you will have trouble…
The Dordogne
The Bristol’s boxy façade has little appeal, but look beyond the exterior and you’ll find renovated, spacious rooms with all mod cons, super-friendly…
The Dordogne
Beside the broad River Isle, this Logis hotel is the best value in Périgueux, as long as you can get a river-view room (the ones by the busy road are…
Limousin
Half old-fashioned auberge, half smart hotel, rooms mix the best of old and new: wood floors, glass sinks and flat-screen TVs meet solid furniture, velvet…
Limousin
Hôtel Le St-Eloi has 15 sunny rooms inside a quaint shuttered building opposite the church. The ones with Jacuzzis and terraces are good value, and half…
Limousin
Two kilometres southeast of Collonges in Meyssac, this little slate-roofed country hotel is a little run down, but it's not without charm. The best rooms…
The Dordogne
Despite the old-timey candystripe awnings, rooms at this family-owned hotel are bang up to date, with cool colour schemes, distressed-wood furniture and…
The Lot
With flower-filled hanging baskets, Hostellerie Fénelon evokes the feel of an Alsatian summer house. The pricier of the plain rooms overlook the river and…
The Dordogne
The ivy-covered façade promises period charm, but inside the rooms are rather modern and bland. Still, bathrooms are sleek, rates are reasonable, and the…
The Lot
Smack in the heart of the old town, this hotel sits above a cool and lively cafe which serves drinks and sandwiches. Bare-bones contemporary rooms feature…
Limoges
This former relais de poste is favoured by business travellers, though it has seen better days. They remodeled the lobby in 2017 and claim the rooms are…
Limousin
Parts of this quirky 28-bed hostel, like the latticed windows and square dovecote, date from the 15th century. Inside find a cosy lounge, well-stocked…
Limoges
Globetrotting decor defines this quirky little hotel, with themes including a maple-clad Canadian cabin, an Indonesian room, and a Grecian room in whites…
Limoges
Basic but good-value rooms spread out over several floors of a tall townhouse. Floors are squeaky, doors are creaky and the spiral staircase will give you…
Limousin
Arnac-Pompadour's best lodgings are at this welcoming B&B, just southwest of the castle. There are five rooms; breakfast is an additional €8 to €15. There…
Limousin
A venerable wisteria-fronted hotel in the centre, with comfy but bland rooms. The restaurant (lunch/dinner menus from €19/34) serves good Limousin fare:…
Limousin
Hôtel Ambroise is nicer inside than out: snug, simple rooms (some with river views) and a restaurant (menus from €12.50). It's located on the north edge…
Limousin
Brive’s hostel makes a striking first impression, with reception inside a former townhouse; however, most dorm rooms are actually in a modern annexe. It’s…
The Lot
Riverside campground on the southern bank of the Lot near a small swimming beach, with a slew of amenities including canoe and kayak rental. Also tents…
The Dordogne
This welcoming English-run mansion sits a five-minute walk south of Brantôme's central hubbub, and thus affords a gentle escape with gardens, silence and…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
These serviceable budget rooms in the medieval centre are set around a pretty courtyard in the pedestrianised area. There’s no vehicle access, so you’ll…
Limousin
Its basic rooms are nothing to write home about, but the hotel is in the centre of Collonges and the restaurant is one of the town's best.
Cahors
This is a good-value if basic option right in the heart of the old town. Seventeen simple rooms have flashes of modern style and there’s a cute little…
The Dordogne
This smart pale stone hotel set back from the main road is decorated in simple pastoral style. Rear rooms overlook the garden and swimming pool.
