De Franse Vriendin
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The house
On the ground floor in our house, we rent out an attractive spacious guest room, with private bathroom. Suitable for 2 persons. The room has its own entrance on the terrace facing south. You are free to use the fully enclosed shady garden. The back part of our garden consists mainly of forest, where you can also find some chickens. They provide a tasty egg for breakfast every day. In the warmer periods, the trees there also provide lovely shade.
We live on a former walnut farm with about 0.7ha of land. Walnuts used to be dried and processed for sale in the barns. Walnuts are one of the most famous regional products from the Périgord Noir. The many walnut trees are also unmissable when driving through the area.
You will find us on the border of the Dordogne and the Lot - between Sarlat and Gourdon. The ideal starting point to discover the Perigord Noir. This region has a lot to offer! It is the region of the '1001 castles', prehistoric caves and cave dwellings, bastides, the Dordogne river, many of the most beautiful villages of France, fun (and tasty) markets and flea markets, lots of hiking trails. All within a few minutes by car. But you are also in no time in the Lot with its own lovely villages, the pilgrimage site Rocamadour and Padirac caves.
Facilities
- Adults only
- Washing machine
- Vegetable garden
- Fenced garden
- Internet
- Hair dryer
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Surroundings
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The B&B is located on a hill overlooking a hamlet, in a quiet location but not secluded. The landscape is wonderfully varied, from forests to meadows and from orchards to beautiful fields of flowers. The location offers the possibility of walks in all directions, from short detours to long treks. We have several routes available and the public routes are well signposted.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
Rooms
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- Sleeps 2 persons
- 2 single beds
- Bath and shower In room
- Shower In room
- WC In room
- Wash basin In room
- Internet
- Terrace
- Coffee and tea facilities
Restaurants, food & wine
Perigord Noir is known for good food using mostly local produce. And at very affordable prices. There are dozens of restaurants in the surrounding villages. In Gourdon (10 km away) you will find a wide range of restaurants with various cuisines, but also in the surrounding villages of Domme, Daglan, Cénac and Salviac are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a delicious meal. A 10-minute drive away you will find the vineyards of Vin de Domme. Here you can taste and buy delicious wines. Nearby, there is a traditional market almost every day of the week in a different village, where local products are sold. These include truffles, cheeses, cured meats, nuts, foie gras, confit de canard, jams, mushrooms (cèpes), liqueurs, wines and beers. In Perigord Noir, you will also find "producer shops". These are shops where different producers join forces to sell their products directly. Here you get fresh and high-quality products directly from the local farmer.
Activities
The Perigord Noir is the most beautiful region of the Dordogne and one of the most beautiful regions of France. History is still so tangible and visible everywhere. The medieval villages, charming towns, the 1001 castles, local markets and delicacies, fairytale gardens, the unique caves and cave houses, hiking trails, the river.
We have several walking routes available. The area is also perfect for cycling along the river or cycling & mountain biking through the hills.
Visit the wine grower; Vin de Domme, the observation tower of Moncalou and possibly a nice walk up there in the hills.
Visit to the little beach at La Roque Gageac. Lying by the water, reading, in the river and possibly a drink at the beach bar there.
Evening markets: Marchés nocturnes. Eat at long tables at night among the French in a village. Buy what you like from local producers at various stalls and experience a typical French experience.
On the Dordogne river is the famous castle village, called Beynac et Cazenac in full. Visit the village and the castle. Beynac is on the list of France's most beautiful villages; Les plus Beaux villages de France.
Jardins de Marqueyssac: The place in Perigord Noir with the most magnificent views of the Dordogne river, valley and surrounding castles! These fairytale gardens are located on top of high rocks and are laid out around an early 19th-century castle.
Sarlat: Perhaps the biggest draw from the Perigord Noir. The car-free, historic centre is known as one of the best-preserved medieval town centres in France with a very high density of historically classified monuments. Cosy winding streets, shops, terraces and the large weekly markets with delicacies.
Domme: The medieval gem 'Domme' is perched high on a cliff above the Dordogne River. Domme is steeped in history and its ancient city walls bear witness to ancient stories. It is one of France's famous bastides where the English influence is still clearly visible in the architectural style. Characteristic are the straight, perpendicular streets with a central (market) square in the middle. Domme has very imposing entrance gates and walls. From Domme you have one of the most beautiful views of the Dordogne river. You will also find cosy streets, shops and terraces.
La Roque Gageac is a picturesque medieval village with a castle, situated on the banks of the Dordogne River. Against - and in - the steep cliffs (La Roque), dwellings have been established for centuries. Due to the strategic location of the habitable rock face on the river, a fortress was located here for a long time and it was an important port for boats.
Rocamadour is an enchanting medieval town in the neighbouring Lot department. It is built against the steep limestone cliffs of the Causses du Quercy overlooking the Alzou valley. It is the second largest pilgrimage site in France after Lourdes. For centuries, Rocamadour has been a place that attracts many pilgrims, tourists and other (spiritual) visitors.
A canoe trip on the beautiful Dordogne River completes a visit to this region! From the water, you will experience this region in a completely different way! Enjoy nature, birds, fish and the calm feeling the water gives you on the way...
- Organised activities
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
Additional price info and offers
The price includes breakfast. For stays of less than 2 nights, a cleaning fee of 15,- applies.
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