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Dordogne travel advice
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Dordogne travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Dordogne with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Dordogne - quick facts | |
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| Flight time✝ | 1.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + E plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Dordogne weather
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The Dordogne weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Bergerac.
Dordogne travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Dordogne from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Dordogne - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Dordogne - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Safe travel advisories for the Dordogne - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Dordogne - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Dordogne.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Dordogne travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Dordogne with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Dordogne - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Dordogne - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Dordogne - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Dordogne, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dordogne covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Dordogne with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for the Dordogne - Ministry of Solidarity & Health, France
- Coronavirus timeline in the Dordogne - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to the Dordogne - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Dordogne FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Dordogne including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from France?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from France. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Dordogne from the UK?
The flight time to Dordogne from the UK is typically 1.5 hours.
Flights to Dordogne
What is the time difference between Dordogne and the UK?
The time difference between Dordogne and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Dordogne?
The main language spoken in Dordogne is French.
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What is the currency in Dordogne?
The currency in Dordogne is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Dordogne?
Dordogne uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Dordogne?
They drive on the right side of the road in Dordogne.
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