Les Chouettes – The French Country Cottages
Great Golf in The Dordogne General / By Karen Carter There are quite a few opportunities for playing golf in the Dordogne. Here are a few options. Golf de Saltgourde, 24430 Marsacsurl’Isle (53 km) Tel: 05 53 53 02 35 -18 hole, open to all, modest fees. Golf des Vigiers 24240 Monestier (56 km) Tel: 05 53 […]
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND FARMS General / By Karen Carter I have two favourite farms I love to buy my Fois Gras or Rillettes is BADFOLS – I am sure you will drive past it many times – Just head into the village and follow the sign that have the ducks on it. The products are
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RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN THE DORDOGNE In TREMOLAT, there is a wonderful Bistrot “Bistrotd’en face” which serves delicious local cuisine such as Magret de Canard (Breast of Duck) – Last time I was there the sauce over the duck was made from Cepes (mushrooms) and chestnuts – It was delicious. My sons loved the steak and and
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MARKETS NEAR LES CHOUETTES – THE FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE General / By Karen Carter The markets near Les Chouettes in Tremolat are a bustle of activity and a wonderful place to discover the freshest ingredients to use in any meal. You will find the most wonderful cheeses, olives, fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. There is
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DELICIOUS FOOD AND RECIPE IDEAS FROM THE FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE General / By Karen Carter Markets in Dordogne Duck with orange sauce Duck Breast with Cepes and chestnuts Just staying in the area provides such incredible food inspiration. One just wants to cook. So here is some inspiration with my favourite ingredient:Magret de Canard (Duck
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LIVE LIFE LIKE THE FRENCH General / By Karen Carter The French certainly have the recipe of how to live life!! Perhaps if we all took time to take a closer look at the French Lifestyle – we would live a little longer. So many of us race through life – rushing to meet a
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LES CHOUETTES – THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGES General / By Karen Carter Les Chouettes is situated in the Perigord Noir of the Dordogne area, just a mere kilometre from the wonderful village of Tremolat, with its fabulous restaurants and bistros. It is within an easy drive to Le Bugue,
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THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO I am told – the real Camino is about walking out of your front door, placing your house keys into the post box and off you go – back pack on your back and that is it! There are a variety of reasons why one would take off with very few
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CYCLING AND RAMBLING IN THE DORDOGNE VALLEY The Aquitaine region with its well marked roads and easy hills makes a great area to pump up those tyres on your bicycle or fasten your laces and take time to enjoy beautiful countryside and gorgeous villages. A mere 11 kms from Les Chouettes, through the farmland is
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TRUFFLE SEASON IN SARLAT FRANCE – NOVEMBER TO MID JANUARY General / By Karen Carter Truffle season is usually between November to March in the Dordogne region. These “rock shape” jewels can cost you a few bob, about 100€ for 100 grams, but will be worth every penny!! Visit gorgeous Dordogne Valley in mid January
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