Le gîte de Pereyroux - Blog

Jan 30

Dog walks in the Dordogne Valley - All the way down, and all the way back up 'Mount Masclat'!

This 6km 100m elevation walk starts with a steep descent and then is mainly flat or a gentle uphill climb. It starts directly from the...

Feb 13, 2022

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...

Jan 2, 2021

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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

Dec 19, 2020

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...

Dec 4, 2020

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...

Nov 29, 2020

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...

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