Karen Carter

WHAT TO EXPECT IN WINTER – THE FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE General / By Karen Carter   Friends of ours stayed at Les Chouettes in winter 2013/2014 and sent this account. We thought this would be a wonderful way for you to see what is available in the area through the eyes of guests. It also […]

Limeuil France – one of our favourite villages General / By Karen Carter Loving Limeuil France IF PEACE AND TRANQUILITY IS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT THE CHARMING VILLAGE OF LIMEUIL This is where the Dordogne river and the Vézère rivers meet. Pack a picnic and enjoy the lovely view

A CULINARY ADVENTURE INTO THE TASTES OF THE DORDOGNE FRANCE General / By Karen Carter THE VALLEY OF THE DORDOGNE The amazing variety of landscapes must of been very appealing to early man who decided to settle in this fertile region of the Dordogne.  It offers a wonderful mild climate, sprawling valleys, and secret shelters,

EXPLORE THE DORDOGNE BY CANOE General / By Karen Carter  [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Le Plongeoir is nestled amongst the trees at Du point Le Garrit just outside St Cyprian.  It is a beautiful base where you can rent a canoe and paddle down the Dordogne River along with a pre ordered picnic!. The routes they cover, are over

GOURMET CUISINE IN TREMOLAT Tremolat for its size has a number of eateries, restaurants and a quaint little wine bar. The one is visiting Tremolat you are definitely not short of a choice. THE VIEUX LOGIS hotel has a Michelin star restaurant. This award has been presented to their their fantastic chef, Chef Vincent Arnold.

WINE TASTINGS AT HOME IN THE DORDOGNE HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD WINE AT A GOOD PRICE WHILST HOLIDAYING IN THE DORDOGNE So,  you’ve arrived in the Dordogne and decided to purchase a few bottles of wine.  Where to start?  You have stopped off at a “Cave” such as Julian de Savignac in Le Bugue

DISCOVERING THE DORDOGNE RIVER BY GABARRE Discovering the Dordogne River by Gabarre is a wonderful way to see beautiful Chateaux and castles.  You receive amazing insight during the hundred year war, how the French were able to keep an eye on the English and vice versa.  They each had property that was able to watch

SARLAT-LA-CANEDA General / By Karen Carter Sarlat is a beautiful example of the Renaissance and medieval era.  It was formed in the 9th Century and is built around a Benedictine Abbey.  Try to take the time to wander through the city to admire the fine homes, one of the most famous is the mansion of

VILLAGES AROUND LES CHOUETTES General / By Karen Carter TREMOLAT VILLAGE This beautiful village is only a 15 minute walk from The French Country Cottage – Les Chouettes.  Considering the size of Tremolat it has 4 restaurants in the centre.  The well known Le Vieux Logis is a 4 star hotel with a Michelin starred restaurant.  The

DISCOVERING THE BLACK DIAMOND IN THE DORDOGNE General / By Karen Carter   Truffles in the Dordogne – THE BLACK DIAMOND Its that time of year again – visit the Dordogne in January/February and learn how to find the beautiful black truffle. The market in St Alvere is the place to visit. There are lessons