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Times in brackets are from Les Tilleuls and are
approximate.
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Activities ---
The local lanes and bridle-paths provide ideal walking and cycling
country with plenty of wild flowers along the verges and very varied bird,
butterfly and wildlife.
 Canoeing and
Kayaking
Either locally on the Auvézère river at Cherveix-Cubas (5
mins) and Cubjac (15 mins) or slightly further afield, e.g.
- on the Vézère at Montignac (30 mins)
- on the Dronne at Brantôme (50 mins)
- on the Dordogne at la Roque-Gageac (75 mins)
Horse Racing
At Pompadour (30 Mins), also home to one of the French National
Studs.
Horse riding
There is
an Equestrian centre (10 mins) at Tourtoirac with approx. 40 horses and
ponies to suit all abilities.
Golf
The nearest 18 hole courses are at Périgueux
(40mins) and Brive (60 mins).
Tennis
Courts at St Agnan
(5 mins).
Quad biking
There are
various locations for quad biking in the area, the nearest being at
Hautefort (10 mins).
Fishing
River fishing on
the Auvézère (5 mins) or lake fishing (with carp over 30 lbs) at Etang de
Coucou (10 mins).
Cycling
Cycle hire is
available locally at Etang de Coucou. We also have his and hers adult
bikes which can be borrowed.
Water sports
There is a
large leisure lake at Lanouaille (20 mins)
Markets
You can find a
market in one of the local towns every day of the week. In addition you
will see advertised Brocantes (antique/junk markets), farmers markets, car
boot sales etc.
Wine
Throughout the area
you will find vineyards, châteaux and wine stores offering tastings and
tours. Bergerac (60 mins) produces very fine and affordable wines (e.g.
Bergerac, Pécharmant, Monbazillac). For the serious wine lover take a day
to visit some of the Bordeaux châteaux. Visits can be arranged in advance
or booked at the Tourist Office in Pauillac.
House hunting
Looking for
that perfect home in the Dordogne. The Copelands at the Domaine de Tabary
are just 10 minutes from us. Their website is www.DreamPropertiesDordogne.com
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Foie Gras
The Dordogne is
famed for its duck and goose specialities. Some of the very best foie gras
and prepared dishes (duck a l'orange, duck breast in Bergerac wine, confit
and many more) can be bought locally from the Domaine de la Crouzille, 5
minutes drive from us.
--- Places to visit
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Hautefort (10
mins)
Imposing 17th C château. Also medical museum. A lovely
small town to explore with narrow, winding paths up to the château
bordered by flower decked cottages and artisans ateliers. Great views over
the surrounding countryside. Good family restaurants and bistro. Has a
Tourist Office.
Tourtoirac (5
mins)
13th C Abbey. Also the home of the kings of Araucania.
Tourist Office open in the Summer.
Périgueux (35 mins)
The
capital of the Dordogne. Byzantine cathedral. Lovely small lanes in the
medieval quarter around the cathedral with specialist shops. Plenty of
good places to eat. Market twice weekly.
Bergerac (60 mins)
On the
banks of the Dordogne river and in the heart of the wine growing area. The
old town is particularly pretty. Lots of places to taste the local wines.
Sarlat (50 mins)
Medieval
town. Beautiful architecture and good shopping. Market twice
weekly.
Brantôme (50 mins)
The
Venice of the Périgord. Situated on an island in the Dronne river.
Excellent Friday market.
Limoges (60 mins)
Famous
for its porcelain and enamels. Perhaps not the prettiest of cities, but
good shopping and eating.
Châteaux
The Dordogne is
said to be the land of 1001 châteaux. Too numerous to list they include
Castelnaud, Beynac, Milandes (the home of Josephine Baker), Monbazillac
(get to taste the wine at the same time), Puyguilhem........
Caves
Most notably Lascaux
(30 mins), but also Rouffignac (40 mins), Villars (50 mins),
La Roque
Saint Christophe (40 mins) and many more. Also the National Museum of
Prehistory at Les Eyzies (60 mins). |