La Roque-Gageac, Périgord, Southwest France

The French village of La Roque-Gageac, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, features prime picnic spots on the banks of the Dordogne River with views of the cliffside village and the passing river boats. Pick up your lunch at the Friday market (held from May to September) before you head to nearby castles and gardens. Don’t miss La Roque Saint-Christophe, the impressive troglodyte site – located to the north-west, its cliffs are shaded during hot afternoons.

For more picnic spots in the area, check out this excellent guide to picnic areas in the Dordogne Valley: https://www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk/french-living/eating-out/picnic-areas-in-the-dordogne-valley