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!
Restaurants, there are many. France is a country of restaurants ranging from cheap to the chic. The problem is choosing which to go!
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'.
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.
Chateaux, castles and fortresses to visit. Chateau Biron is a must, Chateau de Bonaguil another must, less than 15 miles away.
Within a morning drive and all worth a daytrip are:
* Domme; medieval Bastide with a spectacular view
* Les Eyzies; grottoes of Font de Gaume
* Lascaux; cave paintings
* Les Milandes; Chateau of Josephine Baker
Worth to visit:
* Rocamadour; place of pilgrimage with eagle sanctuary and monkey park
* Roche St. Christophe; cave dwellings
* Sarlat; with its maze of medieval streets
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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