Dordogne, France - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Dordogne, France, Jean Johansson on 19 November 2026

Dordogne, France, Jean Johansson

Jean Johansson is in the stunning Dordogne region of France with Alison, helping her find her new permanent home. Alison’s aunt Mandy is also helping in the search. Jean has lined up 5 fantastic properties for them with a budget of £250,000, but will any of them impress?

About the area

Sarlat-la-Canéda in southwestern France is about an eight-and-a-half-hour drive from Calais. Alternatively, you can fly into Brive in less than two hours from the UK, followed by a drive of just under an hour.

Sarlat-la-Canéda is one of the most beautiful and best-known towns in the whole of the Dordogne, if not the whole of France! Even though its year-round population is less than 10,000 people, it’s visited by more than 1.5 million tourists each year, attracted by its mixture of medieval and Renaissance architecture, quintessential French ambience and lots of places to sample some tasty local gourmet food and wine! If you fancy a break from the hustle and bustle, the town is surrounded by stunning countryside and close to the lovely river Dordogne!

Property 1

3 Bedroom Stone House in Sarlat-la-Canéda

This stone house has a veranda overlooking the garden, plus a covered terrace with a dining area. Inside, the property is spread over three floors. On the middle floor, there’s a light and airy living and dining room, a separate kitchen diner, one bedroom, a bathroom and a WC. Upstairs, there are two more bedrooms, while the lower level has a spacious garage, another room with a fireplace and kitchenette, plus an additional bathroom.

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Valued at £253,846 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2/3 Bedroom New-Build House in Les Tissanderies

This new-build stone house comes with almost an acre of land, with plenty of room to put in a pool. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a very large, light and airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, along with another currently unfurnished room which could easily become a third bedroom, a shower room and a toilet. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both of which are full of light, as well as a shower room. There’s also an attic and an outbuilding which could easily become guest accommodation with a bit of a spruce-up!

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Valued at £287,863 at the time of filming.

Property 3

3 Bedroom House with Pool in Sablou

This house has a lovely pool area, a partly covered courtyard garden at the back, plus more than half an acre of land to enjoy. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a living and dining room, a separate kitchen, a study and a toilet. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all of which are lovely, light and spacious, plus a stylish bathroom. There’s also a large basement and an outbuilding in the garden with a bedroom-cum-living room, a kitchen and a shower room.

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Valued at £307,692 at the time of filming.

Property 4

5 Bedroom House with Terrace and Pool in Réunion

This house has nearly half an acre of outside space, including a covered al fresco dining area, a great pool and a terraced garden on different levels. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a living and dining room, a separate kitchen diner, plus two bedrooms, both of which open onto the courtyard, and a shower room. Upstairs, there are three more spacious bedrooms, plus a bathroom. The property also has a double garage.

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Valued at £290,598 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 + 1 Bedroom House with Separate Apartment in Sarlat Centre

This villa, with an apartment below, has a lovely fenced-in garden, plus a great decked living and dining area. Inside, on the upper floor, there’s a large, light and airy open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, three good-sized bedrooms, all of which enjoy plenty of natural light, plus a shower room and a WC. The lower-floor apartment has its own private terrace, a spacious living and dining room, one bedroom and a shower room. There’s also a storeroom and a garage.

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Valued at £314,102 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

5 Bedroom Dordogne House in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin

This house is in the village of Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, right on the banks of the river Dordogne. It is a lovely five-bedroom property that offers a great mix of modern and traditional features.

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Valued at £730,000 at the time of filming.