Of 475 km long, drains the Dordogne basin -
24,500 km2 watershed. Born in the heart of the Massif Mont Dore Auvergne, it crosses the Black Perigord east to west. Throughout his meandering dotted with green islands, it is either dominated by ocher cliffs (the nuts), is bordered by forest and natural beaches. Transportation route between the center of France and Bordeaux, the Dordogne (the Celtic-unna From: water fast) was used as border for the Hundred Years War. The feudal lords (eg Beynac) a tax levied on goods transported by barges.

Today, the river allows Perigord and tourists to enjoy the joys of swimming, canoeing.

The valley is dotted with castles and tourist attractions.