Les Chouettes – The French Country Cottages
Who can Resist These Gorgeous Delicacies of The Dordogne Truffles are usually found anytime between October and November. These gorgeous black gems are found under a specific species of Oak tree. Usually they will be discovered by using a pig or a truffle hunting . Should you come across these beautiful black gems, make sure […]
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Christmas highlights in proximity to Les Chouettes Christmas is very special in Sarlat (50 mins away) and the Bordeaux (two hours). A day trip from Les Chouttes is an absolute must at this time of the year. Day tripping at Christmas time Every year when Christmas comes around, France has an explosion of beautiful colourful
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Château de Beynac stands tall and strong above its village below. The château and its ramparts are still there to protect its château inside.
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CHATTEAUX, ABBEYS & MAGNIFICENT GARDENS General / By Karen Carter There are many fascinating castles that are well worth a visit: Chateau Beynac: I have had a personal interest in Chateau Beynac as it was once owed by the family “Beaumont” which is my maiden name. The movie Joan of Arc was shot at the
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Pre History in the Périgord General / By Karen Carter The Perigord is an area rich in the history of Early Man. Experience 400,000 years in the Perigord. The VEZERE VALLEY is also known as the valley mankind. Homo sapiens settled in caves in the chalky cliffs. There a few wonderful sites you can visit
PERIGORD BY AIR General / By Karen Carter One of the most exciting things to do is to see the area by HOT AIR BALLOON. Even if you are not so brave to go up in a balloon – it is the most amazing sight to see the balloon floating peacefully above you. See www.montgolfiere-du-perigord.com.
BOAT TRIPS – LES GABARRES Boat Trips Les Gabarres (Flat bottom boats) are a great way to discover the Dordogne River. You are able to take the Gabarre from the village of Baynac (Park next to the river below the Beynac castle) and from RocqueGageac it is truly a wonderful experience. The Beynac castle, in
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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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