![]() You can either explore it on foot or rent a canoe for half the day and check it out from the river. Another amazing thing to see in Brantome is the Les Jardins Tranquille garden.īrantome is a very pleasant village to visit. It is especially famous for its troglodyte caves, including the famous cave “Last Judgement”. One of the most famous landmarks in the village of Brantome is the Brantome Abbey. The village can be found on the bend of the river Dronne. The town has an amazing mix of medieval and renaissance architecture for you to check out. Instead, I was able to take some stunning aerial shots of the impressive Dordogne town.īrantome is also being lovingly referred to as the Venice of the Perigord. Luckily, we visited the village with a small airplane, so parking was not an issue. There are not many parking spaces in the village, so be prepared for a bit of an unnerving search. Make sure to visit the Manoir de la Tarde, parts of it’s facade is completely covered in plants. This is only possible due to the convenient location next to the cliff, which protects the village from strong winds. It is a fort built on the cliffs, 40 meters above the town of La Roque Gageac.Īn interesting fact about the town is, that there are many tropical and exotic plants all around the village. There is an impressive amount of grand houses in La Roque Gageac, among them the Renaissance building Chateau de la Malartrie. The picturesque little houses are designed with typical golden facades and perigord roofs. The village looks picture-perfect and has been this way for over 300 years. It is located on the North bank of the Dordogne river, right on the side of a cliff. La Roque-Gageac is one of the most beautiful villages not only in the Dordogne but in all of France. The Most Beautiful Villages of the Dordogne 1. ![]() In fall walnuts can be harvested, and in winter you can try some delicious black truffles. In spring you can find delicious white asparagus and strawberries, whereas in summer fresh fruit is in season. Some people refer to the Dordogne as the capital of duck and truffle.Įvery season you can find a different indigenous food in the Dordogne. ![]() The Dordogne region is known for it’s love of food and drink, and has therefore one of the most impressive gastronomic heritages in France. The Dordogne river takes up 483 km in length, and its riverside is filled with charming villages, stunning castles and unspoiled countryside. The river is rising in the Massif du Sancy in Auvergne and emptying into the Gironde estuary near Bordeaux. The Dordogne valley has been named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2012. The valley is named after the river Dordogne. The town of La Roche-Canillac is quiet, but has the Boulangerie, Pharmacy and a sweet small grocery store with a great selection of fruits, veggies and general goods.The Dordogne valley, also known as the Perigord, is located in the south-west of France. Overall, this is an exceptional vacation experience for larger groups and get a five star rating from our family!! This is definitely a “low key” rural location with narrow curvy roads with some distances to travel for sights and activities. The owners are working on solving our one issue of excessive flies that the grazing sheep brought to the party. We had 16 friends and 14 family members there at various times during our one month stay and everyone had a life changing experience. An organic garden was a source of lettuce, strawberries, and green beans. The grounds teem with flowers that we could cut and bring into the house. Jon Michel is also the town baker and a source of daily bread and the occasional pizza. Their caretakers, Jon Michel and Isabel, were truly amazing and solved all our early issues with beds, plumbing and an older washing machine that was replaced. The owners (Marc and Marie) were most accomodating our needs early as we settled in and worked out some initial kinks. The peace and quiet of the grounds allow you to hear the songbirds singing all day. The pool is amazing with a salt water system and lots of lounges for sunbathing. The living room is huge and seats 10 comfortably with a large screen TV and lots of books. We did 1000 piece puzzles on one of the kitchen tables as it is such a gathering place. The dining room seats 10 and the kitchen another 10. The 4 bedrooms on the upper floor are less elegant and share one bath. The first floor bedrooms are spacious and well appointed and the baths are recently remodeled. The remodeled kitchen has everything you need to cater to a large group. ![]() This home is ideal for groups of 8 to 20. Chateau Beaufort is a stunning property with two long entrance driveways, and an immense stone home surrounded by 100 acres of grass, trees and grazing meadows. ![]()
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