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France's secret nook: stunning clifftops, medieval towns and crowd-free charm
Getting there: Emirates flies from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Paris via Dubai. Trains connect Paris with Sarlat via Bordeaux, although having a hire car is best if exploring the Dordogne independently.
Touring there: Albatross Tours' 19-day La Grande France tour, beginning in Paris and ending in Nice, has departures on May 17, June 7, August 23 and September 13 in 2026. It costs $15,887 per person (twin) and $20,887 (solo).
Staying there: Hotel Plaza Madeleine in Sarlat has rooms from about $240 per night.
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