Region in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Healthcare in Dordogne: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Dordogne
Good basic care. Call 15 or 112. Rural villages can be an hour from a larger hospital; major cases transfer to Bordeaux.
Hospitals for foreigners in Dordogne
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Centre Hospitalier de Sarlat (Jean Leclaire) | Local emergency unit; serious cases go to Périgueux or Bordeaux |
| Centre Hospitalier de Périgueux | Main departmental hospital with emergency services |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: €30–55 ($34–62) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In France: Excellent care at moderate cost. A GP visit costs about €30, specialists more; visitors pay upfront and claim from their insurance.
- Pharmacies: Green-cross pharmacies everywhere give good advice; a rota 'pharmacie de garde' covers nights and Sundays.
- Health spending: US$5,327 per person a year (2024); 3.3 doctors per 1,000 people (2022), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
Travel and health insurance
Required for entry: Schengen visa applicants need €30,000 medical cover; visa-free visitors may be asked for proof of insurance at the border.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Dordogne for foreigners?
Centre Hospitalier de Sarlat (Jean Leclaire): Local emergency unit; serious cases go to Périgueux or Bordeaux
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Dordogne?
About €30–55 ($34–62) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for France?
Schengen visa applicants need €30,000 medical cover; visa-free visitors may be asked for proof of insurance at the border.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: France
- Bergerac Airport
- CH Périgueux
- CH Sarlat
- Bolt cities in France
- Dordogne-Périgord tourism
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