The area
The Dordogne, also known as the Périgord, is known for its excellent local cuisine. It offers overwhelming beauty with its many rivers and chateaux.
Enjoy nature, discover pre-historic caves, visit one of the many local markets or treat yourselves on the local cuisine.
Your cottage lies in the lush green of the 'Périgord Vert' known for its views, woods, lakes and rivers.
Groceries
The village of St. Jory de Chalais (1.5 miles) has a a small well stocked shop and a boulangerie and butcher. The supermarkets are in Thiviers (8 miles) and La Cocquille (4 miles).
Restaurants
There are suitable restaurants for every budget. Ranging from take away pizza to exclusive 1 star Michelin restaurants for the "gourmandes". At a few minutes walking distance you have a English run small campsite were you can have drinks at the bar or food in the restaurant. Just a bit further (5 min) a bigger campsite offers also great food and a nice bar with international guests. They both offer take away food. We would be happy to advise.
To name but a few possible visits:
Brantôme
The Venice of the Dordogne.
An idyllic old town with magnificent views of the river. The many bridges lead you to the terraces were you can enjoy the local cuisine. Stroll along the river, do shopping, or enjoy the canoeing.
Grotte de Villars
Enchanted by water and age. Go for a visit in a universe
of natural and prehistoric art. It is the largest underground entanglement of galleries and chambers spreading over more than 13 kilometres and on several levels.
L'Aquarium du Périgord Noir in Le Bugue/Vézère
The largest privately owned sweet water aquarium in Europe, were you can see impressively big carp, sturgeons and catfish. Outside you can have a drink or snack on the terrace.
St. Jean-de-Côle
A beautiful little old town (une des plus belle villages de France).
Thiviers
Capital of the foie gras.
Every Saturday morning from 08:00 to 12:00 Thiviers has its local market. Great to visit.
Jumilhac Le Grand
This medieval town has a beautiful castle and a town square with little bars and restaurants. The Gold museum organizes gold finding tours in the river Isle. Reserve in advance.
Zoo
Parc du Reynou. A small but very nice zoo.
Parc Bellevue
An attraction park for young and old.
And more...
Canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, shopping, go-kart, tree climbing paradise etc...
The cottage has many leaflets for you to plan your excursions.
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