Chateau Tessyiere, Dordogne | Oliver's Travels

Chateau Tessyiere

14 - 18 guests

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

Discover the enchanting 17th century château nestled in the picturesque Dordogne region, offering endless outdoor adventures and indoor entertainment.

Key Highlights

Private Pool

Wi-Fi/Internet

Walk to Restaurant

Location

The nearest airports are Limoges (60km) and Bergerac (85km) and the nearest town is Thiviers, just over 1km away. Thiviers is a sizable traditional market town. It has three supermarkets plus a good range of shops, bars and a great market in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The N21 runs between Limoges (68km) and Périgueux (33km) south of Thiviers. This is at the centre of the truffle and fois gras region of France at the northern end of the Dordogne. The château is found north-east of Saint-Émilion and the Bordeaux vineyards, north of the Bergerac wine area and south of the Loire. This is the perfect country for a food and wine tour. The castles of the Dordogne and fantastic Grotte de Villars are all also in close proximity.

Popular local activities include tennis, golf, canoeing, cycling, walking, bird watching and nature trails. A beautiful horse race track can be found at the Pompadour just 40 mins to the east. Throughout the spring and early summer months National Hunt, eventing and dressage events take place.

Getting to and around

The pace of life in the Dordogne is languid, laid back and positively infectious. Relax in bucolic beauty as you drift along the Dordogne River, or wander among the forests and hillside of the Périgord Natural Park.

The foodie scene too, is a relaxed affair. Take your time over your lazy lunches of local duck, black truffles and goats cheese. If you’re feeling energetic, you can even hunt for them yourself. The wine here is second to none, with famous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin Blanc all having a huge presence here.

The Dordogne is also brimming with history. Castles and chateaux are scattered throughout the region, among the enchanting medieval villages. History of an altogether more ancient sort can also be explored in the incredible prehistoric cave drawings of Lascaux and Grotte de Rouffignac.

Nearest Airport: Limoges Airport (60km)
Nearest Airport 2: Bergerac Airport (85km)
Nearest Golf: Le Domaine d'Essendiéras (20km)
Nearest Restaurant: Thiviers (Within 1.5km)
Nearest Supermarket: Thiviers (1.2km)
Nearest Town: Thiviers (1.5km)
Nearest Train Station: Thiviers (2km)

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