rowenagayFeb 13, 2022Le Gîte de Pereyroux - day out suggestionOne of France's Beaux Villages, Turenne is a picture postcard village just 45 minutes from the gîte and within easy reach of many a...
rowenagayMay 24, 2021Long lunch and chateauxAfter 8 months of staying at home due to various levels of lockdowns, France finally re-opened restaurant terraces last week to the...
rowenagayJan 2, 2021Saint-Cirq-LapopieSaint-Cirq-Lapopie is one of 'les plus beaux villages de France' (‘the most beautiful villages of France’). This independent association,...
rowenagayDec 19, 2020Jardins d'eauBack in August I visited les Jardins d'eau for a birthday treat. It is a beautiful and tranquil place, buzzing with insects and frogs...
rowenagayDec 4, 2020Château de FénelonThis impressive château just a 10 minute drive from the gîte makes for a great morning or afternoon outing. It isn't as touristy as...
rowenagayNov 29, 2020Château 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...