The property is set in the well-known Dordogne region in South of France, a few kms from the towns of Saint Alvère and St Félix de Villadeix.
Here, you will find a plethora of excellent restaurants and lively cafe's as well as sport facilities ranging from tennis and basketball courts, to golf courses, horse-riding centres and swimming pools.
The whole area swarms of tourist attractions and entertaining activities including wine-tasting tours, cruises down the Dordogne river, public gardens and many others.
The Bergerac airport is also conveniently located at approximately 35 km.
Local Activities and Amenities
- Two courts in Sainte Alvère
- Golf Club Chateau les Merles, Mouleydier.
- Watersports: Aqua Parc Juniorland, Bergerac : 4 swimming pools, jacuzzi, solarium, Sport Nautique de Bergerac /Bassin Nautique de Tremolat at 10k's - water skiing. / Les Etangs de Bos, Audrix, Le Bugue sur Vezere (28k's approx.) Aquatic games and trampoline, 4 toboggans, pedalos, snack bar etc.
- Parc de Loisirs Neufont, St. Amand, 11 hectares of woodland, 4 hectares of lake, fishing, safe swimming, beaches, cafe, free shady parking.
- Beach: Parc de Loisirs Neufont. Tremolat. The River Dordogne.
- Fishing: Lake or river fishing - the River Dordogne
- Horse riding: Centre Equestre la Cavale, Haras de Valences, Eyrenville. / Club Hippique de Bergerac, 118 Rte. Ste. Alvere, Creysse. / La Jumenterie Equitation, Rouffignac de Sigoules
- Local produce market: Sunday - Issigeac / Monday - Ste Avere (Val de Louyre and Caudeau) / Tuesday - Le Bugue / Wednesday and Saturday - Bergerac / Thirsday - Lalinde / Friday - Vergt
- Restaurants: 'Chez Cathy', Ste. Foy de Longas (must book) / Bistrot d'en Face, Tremolat / Vieux Logis, Relais Chateaux, Tremolat. Or for wonderful views as well (in fact you'll probably want to eat here everyday of your holiday!) Ferme Auberge de Tremolat.
- Pharmacy: Sainte Alvère
- Bank: Sainte Alvère
- Cash machine: Sainte Alvère
- Tourist information: Bergerac. Le Bugue.
-Tourist attractions :
Maison des Vins de Bergerac, Route des Vins de Bergerac. 126 producers, visites and degustation.
Gabarres de Bergerac, Sail down the River Dordogne, enjoy the countryside in a more relaxing way!
Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Le Bugue (20k's approx.) 3,000,000 litres of water, 6,000 species!
Abri Prehistorique de Cap Blanc Marquay, Les Eyzies (30k's approx) the only frieze of prehistoric sculptures in the world to be shown to the public. (UNESCO)
'Airparc Perigord', St. Vincent de Cosse
The Region
Experience the magnificence of the Dordogne River whilst staying close to Bergerac, a historic town with a fine reputation for its wine, gastronomy, history and art. What’s more, Bergerac is easily accessible with its own international airport and it is just over an hour from Bordeaux with TGV connections to Paris.
In the Périgord Pourpre and wonderfully located for reaching the Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde regions of south-western France, Bergerac is classified as a city of art and history. A stroll around Bergerac’s old town will be high on your itinerary – explore medieval cobbled lanes as you admire half-timbered houses, pretty squares as well as inviting shops and restaurants as you follow the fictional footsteps of Cyrano de Bergerac. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning, don’t miss the delightful market near the handsome Notre-Dame de Bergerac.
Sail along the Dordogne from Bergerac on board a traditional gabarre vessel or take a walk by the river’s edge before finding an idyllic spot for a picnic. Cycling enthusiasts will adore the voie verte from the Canal de Lalinde towards Mouleydier, Creysse and Bergerac, partly following the banks of the river. There are of course ample opportunities for canoeing along the Dordogne or hiking through the Périgord Pourpre’s forests, orchards and vineyards - the region’s natural beauty will captivate you with its mild climate and idyllic riverside scenery.
Wine lovers should visit the Château de Monbazillac, just south of Bergerac, or spend time sampling other wine appellations at vineyards and wine châteaux near the likes of Montravel, Pineuilh and Saussignac. Back to the charming town centre, taste a range of excellent wine at Bergerac’s Maison des Vins by the old harbour.
Beyond Bergerac, there are so many pretty places to discover. To the south-east is picture-perfect Issigeac and the bastide town of Beaumont-du-Périgord, both hosting enchanting weekly markets. Market lovers will also adore Sainte-Foy-la-Grande by the banks of the Dordogne, home to one of the Gironde’s most beautiful markets on a Saturday morning.
