![]() ![]() Enjoy riverside picnics, fish to your hearts content and wander by the river to the local village, about a 20-minute amble away, for canoe and kayak hire in the summer months. It’s such a pretty setting in this historic French hamlet – just walk down the lane and you will reach the banks of the Dordogne within 50m. Bring back a wealth of Périgord produce from mushrooms, truffles and foie gras to delicious cheeses, wines and jams allowing you to truly experience the amazing flavours of the Dordogne and beyond.Ī short stroll to the banks of the river, Maison Des Saveurs enjoys a wonderful position close to a riverside village in the Dordogne department near the border with Gironde, within an hour of both Bergerac and Bordeaux airports and only 25km from the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards of Saint-Émilion. Charming market towns not to be missed include Issigeac, Duras and nearby Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, home to one of the region’s largest markets on a Saturday morning. Not forgetting the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Saint-Émilion, an enchanting medieval hilltop town famed for its history and excellent wine. Take long walks by the river watching the wildlife, hire bikes for cycle rides through La Durèze valley, visit impressive châteaux and enjoy sampling wonderful wines in nearby vineyards or a little further in Bergerac and Bordeaux. The wild garden is the perfect spot for a game of croquet or just sitting back with your morning coffee listening to the birds. The courtyard offers the chance to unwind on the terrace, cool off in the pool and relax beneath the pagoda. The bedroom with the round bed, chaise longue and large shower room is especially impressive. Each of the three inviting doubles has its own personality alongside their own bathroom. The French kitchen is a sociable area for preparing feasts for your family or friends and it is brilliantly equipped whilst the house offers ample room for lounging as well. Soak up the rustic charm of this 3-bedroom holiday home with its characterful yet spacious interiors. In a peaceful setting in a hamlet, you can walk to the local village for fresh bread, croissants and coffee in around 20 minutes, then hire canoes or kayaks to explore the verdant and idyllic scenery around you. Maison Des Saveurs is a historic gem a short stroll from the river, close to market towns, vineyards and glorious Dordogne and Gironde landscapes. Followed perhaps by apéritifs in the pretty garden, then dining al-fresco by the barbecue or wandering to the local village restaurant. France also has some spectacular Roman and Medieval sites, and if you have a chance these should not be missed.Imagine picnics by the banks of the Dordogne devouring produits du terroir from nearby Périgord markets, before returning to your maison for a dip in the courtyard swimming pool. This town and the area is a popular tourist destination. The National Prehistory Museum is here, and it is at the center of a concentration of some of the more spectacular Ice Age cave art. The small French town of Les Eyzies in the Dordogne has frequently been described as the world capital of prehistory. While the most well known of all, Lascaux, is no longer accessible - many other cave art sites are still open to the public, and some all year round. Numerous castles preside from hill tops looking out across the valley below, where the Dordogne's namesake river gently follows its course.įrance has some of the finest prehistoric cave art in the world, in some spectacular regions, from the limestone valleys of the Dordogne to the majestic Pyrénées mountains in the south. Wine and gourmet foods feature prominently and medieval history can be seen all around. It's here where black truffles are unearthed, where frois gras pate is made, and where the best walnuts can be tasted. The medieval town Sarlat-la-Canéda centers on the Rue de la Republique and the Cathédrale Saint Sacerdos.įew regions sum up the best of France better than the Dordogne. The town of Périgueux is home to the Cathedrale Saint Front, with its 5 domes, and the Vesunna Museum, which is built around Roman ruins. It's also the site of the Hundred Years War and so history abounds. Renowned for the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux Cave in the Vézère Valley, this is where Cro Magnon Man made his home. Located in the southwest of the country, it is set between the Loire Valley and Pyrenees mountains. The Dordogne is often referred to as one of the prettiest regions in France.
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