Les Chouettes – The French Country Cottages
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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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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