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Le Gîte de Pereyroux - day out suggestion

One of France's Beaux Villages, Turenne is a picture postcard village just 45 minutes from the gîte and within easy reach of many a...

Long lunch and chateaux

After 8 months of staying at home due to various levels of lockdowns, France finally re-opened restaurant terraces last week to the...

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is one of 'les plus beaux villages de France' (‘the most beautiful villages of France’). This independent association,...

Jardins d'eau

Back in August I visited les Jardins d'eau for a birthday treat. It is a beautiful and tranquil place, buzzing with insects and frogs...

Château de Fénelon

This impressive château just a 10 minute drive from the gîte makes for a great morning or afternoon outing. It isn't as touristy as...

Château Castlenaud - a must see 12th century fortress set in the beautiful Dordogne countryside

"Au cœur du Périgord Noir, le château de Castelnaud, bâti sur un éperon rocheux, offre un magnifique panorama sur la vallée de la...

Just 15 minutes away

Gourdon is a beautiful small medieval hill top town just a short drive from the gite. There are tiny alleys aplenty, and due to the fact...

Just half an hour away...

La Roque-Gageac is a charming place for a leisurely walk; built seamlessly into the rock above the winding #Dordogne river, there are...

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