Dordogne is situated in the south west of France and features an incredible 4,000 different chateaux, which amounts to 10 percent of France's total chateaux. < Dordogne property has always been popular with foreign investors from the UK, and has since become equally popular among the Germans and the Dutch who are just as keen on property to buy in Dordogne.

The area is very scenic and boasts 9,060 square kilometres of some of the most beautiful French countryside

If you are looking for a Dordogne holiday home there are four separate areas of Dordogne in which to find one as the area is split up into quarters, all represented by colours. The regions are the ?Green Perigord?, the ?White Perigord?, the ?Purple Perigord? and the ?Black Perigord?.

Each region has its own unique attraction. For example, the Black Perigord features ancient caves with cave drawings over 30,000 years old. The Purple Perigord features vineyards which are used for some of the area's most loved wines.

Whatever your interest you're sure to find something to spark your imagination in Dordogne, and Dordogne property prices have decreased recently too as other areas of France have increased in popularity. Dordogne property is still very sought after so is a worthwhile investment.