Ten Reasons To Visit The Dordogne
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Don't let us tell you why to visit this area - read what the experts say:
The Daily Telegraph - Telegraph Travel
"The Joys Of Spring And Autumn"
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Picnics By The River
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This year our guests will be able to enjoy a fully catered picnic on the banks of The Dordogne. We will prepare, set up and clear away a superb picnic in a private setting on the banks of the river - all you need to do is turn up! Bookings essential!
Markets, Markets Eveywhere!
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We are very lucky to be in an area that has an abundance of truly fantastic markets that are piled high with local produce that have to be seen to be believed. Most are within a 30 minute drive and are on somewhere close just about every day of the year. In the summer months of July and August things ger even better with evening food markets where you can go and eat in situ, springing up in some amazing settings. Here are some of our favourites and when they are on.
Daily Markets:
Le Bugue - Tuesday
Sarlat - Wednesday and Saturday
Monpazier - Thursday
Le Buisson De Cadouin - Friday
Sarlat - Saturday
St Cyprien and Issigeac - Sunday
Evening Markets - July and August Only
Le Bugue & Le Coux - Tuesday - starts at 6.p.m.
Belves - Wednesday - starts at 6.p.m.
St Cyprien - Thursday - starts at 6.p.m.
Le Buisson De Cadouin - Friday - starts at 6.p.m.
St Pompon - Saturday - starts at 6.p.m.
From Above
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We are now one of a select few Gites in The Dordogne that can boast this accolade and hope that this will give future visitors even more reason and confidence to book with us - as Sawday's themselves say "We only select the very best"!
Late October saw Stuart and a number of guests from Denmark take to the skies by microlite from the local airstrip at Belves. For as little as €40 for a twenty minute flight we were able to see this part of the valley from the air. Chateaux, towns and villages, beautiful countryside and of course Maisons La Boissiere.
Easter Special
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Wine Tasting With The Comte De Bosredon
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Why not spend the morning wine tasting in the company of the delightful Comte De Bosredon at his fabulous venue Chateau Belingard.
The Chateau offers free and personalised tastings and tours twice a day. This wonderful location offers breathtaking views over the surrounding vineyards and is set in the world famous Monbazillac part of the Bergerac wine region.
Finish off your morning with a "proper" lunch at the 1 star Tour Des Vents restaurant less than five minutes away.
Dining Al Fresco in La Bugue
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The arrival of July in the Dordogne means evening food markets - yum! Long trestle tables are set out in village squares and plentiful, delicious French fare waits to be sampled. Reasonably priced wine and beer are for sale to complement the food and this is followed by music and dancing for those wishing to work off those extra kilos! Such fun and a must for everyone visiting the area.
On every night (except Mondays) these wonderful feasts are available. Within twenty minutes of Maisons La Boissiere there are many to choose from including Belves, St Cyprien, La Bugue,Cadouin, Audrix and La Buisson.
Golf In The Dordogne
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Golf in The Dordogne presents an ideal opportunity to get out and about, explore the area and play some wonderful courses all at discounted prices. The Golf Pass Dordogne is available for free at any golf course in the Dordogne listed below. Go to the first golf course where you want to play and collect your "Golf Pass". All further participating courses will be reduced from 20% to 30%. Valid for two months and for a maximum of two rounds on the same course. No further restrictions. You play whenever you want wherever you want.
We are happy to book tee off times in advance and are experienced in hosting golf groups where we can provide meals and arrange transport to and from courses, the closest of which is only five minutes away.
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