The Region
Dordogne valley
This area of South West France offers the holidaymaker, or long stay-visitor, more than any other region of France. It caters for all tastes, the sportsman and the energetic with 7 golf courses under an hour away, canoeing on the Dordogne and the Lot, and riding stable nearby. Or simply stay Chez Vous by the pool!
Roque-Gageac Valley of the Lot
Roque-Gageac and Dordogne river Valley of the Lot
Restaurants, there are many. France is a country of restaurants ranging from cheap to the chic. The problem is choosing which to go!
Castelnaud and Beynac Villeréal
Castelnaud and Beynac Dordogne valley Villeréal covered marketplace
The area is one of the great wines drawing upon the vineyards of Medoc, Bordeaux, Entre deux Meres, more locally Duras, Bergerac and Cahors. This is the home of some of world's finest wines and delightful local 'vins de pays'.
Monpazier Bastide Monflanquin
Monpazier market square Bastide Monflanquin
Places to see - things to do. These are endless. The local bastide towns being a leftover from the 100 years war are Monpazier, Monflanquin, Villereal, all under 14 miles away.
Montfort castle Bonaguil castle
Montfort castle Bonaguil castle
Châteaux, castles and fortresses to visit. Château Biron is a must, Château de Bonaguil another must, less than 15 miles away.
Within a morning drive and all worth a daytrip are:
Worth to visit:
And still a mass of little villages for you to discover. Obviously you will find comprehensive literature and guide books for the area in the house.
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