![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to get your children interested in French history, you'll find plenty of opportunities in the Dordogne. Visit the Cave of Font-de-Gaume to see the ancient engravings and paintings or ride the electric train through the caves at Rouffignac. Although the original caves are no longer open to the public, the replica caves are an impressive sight indeed. But to get you started, highlights include the painted caves in Lascaux. There are so many fascinating historical places of interest in the Dordogne, it's impossible to list them all here. ![]() So if it's a taste of traditional France you're looking for, why not book a rental in the Dordogne? Choose from cottages, villas, apartments and, of course, gorgeous French gîtes. The landscape is steeped in history: explore prehistoric caves, 12th century fortresses and much, much more. Lush, green meadows, stone built houses, grand châteaus and sprawling vineyards cover this area, and many have likened it to a sunnier, larger version of the Cotswolds in the UK. This picturesque part of southern France is the epitome of laid-back rural life. ![]() Where there is a listing with the same number of reviews as another (or a listing with no reviews), properties are sorted according to their proximity to the searched location. Orders properties by total number of reviews attached to the listing (highest to lowest), irrespective of average score. Orders properties based on either (i) the property’s minimum nightly price, if the traveller has searched without dates, or (ii) the average nightly price for the applicable week of the year, if the traveller has input dates. Other factors include price, property capacity, number of photographs, location, amenities, appearance in search results, page views, and the advertiser’s responsiveness and cancellation rate. Orders properties using various data points, in particular: ratings, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, minimum number of nights, and data relating to the interest in/bookings of the property through us, including the advertiser’s rate of providing quotes to travellers who make enquiries. Some of the other attractions such as Bergerac, Rocamadour, Sarlat and Lascaux as well as the neighbouring Bordeaux wine region are within easy daytrip distance.Properties on Holiday Lettings can be sorted/ranked in the following ways: Ideal for a family fun day.įurther afield there is the city of Perigueux with its striking cathedral ancient streets river cruises and street markets. Nearby is the renaissance Chateau de Puyguilhem and ancient Abbey ruins.Īt Nantheuil, which is only 10 minutes drive, there is an inland beach with a diving platform and swimming in the fresh water lake. Hiring your own canoe and travelling along the river Dronne or just around Brantome itself is a beautiful way of spending the day or just the afternoon.īetween Brantome and Thiviers is the Grotte de Villars a spectacular series of prehistoric caves containing incredible rock formations of stalagtites and stalagmites along with prehistoric paintings. The magnificent Abbey set against the hollowed out cliffs is a stunning backdrop. A short drive to the west is the beautiful town of Brantome, standing on an island in the River Dronne, Brantome is known as the "Venice of France". There is a huge amount to see, locally either on a short excursion or on a longer daytrip. Les Chardonnerets offers a choice of individually styled gites offering either 1 or 2 bedrooms, but all fitted and equipped to a very high standard, with their own patio and garden areas which lead into the main fully fenced large rear garden. Our location offers the peace and calm of rural France at its best, whilst being ideally located to explore all of the attractions of the Dordogne, Bordeaux regions, the Limousin and beyond. Nestling on the edge of the Perigord-LimousinNational Parc, Les Chardonnerets is surrounded by woodland and open countryside which are home to deer and wild boar as well as many rare and interesting birds and wild flower species. The five individually designed and fully equipped luxury gites are set in 2.5 acres of gardens within easy reach of the popular destinations of Brantome, Perigueux, St Jean de Cole and the fortified market town of Thiviers being just 4 kms away. Lovingly restored 17th century Farmhouse Gites with a large 12m x 6m swimming pool situated in the beautiful Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne. ![]()
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