La Borie des Combes offers you the following accommodation.

La Maison

This charming French Stone House dates back to medieval times and is set in the small village of Bezenac in the heart of the Aquitaine region in the fantastic Dordogne (dept 24). It sits on a hill overlooking the breathtaking Dordogne River. Bezenac was ground zero for the 1999 book by Michael Crichton “Timeline”, which is definitely recommended reading before or during your stay, as this immediate area was a hotbed of activity during the Hundred Years War and is chronicled in “Timeline” as well as many other books.
The house is situated in the quiet village of Bezenac, an easy 20 minute drive from Sarlat. This small village is not usually visited by tourists so a peaceful stay is the order of the day here if you wish, yet you are within a few kilometers of dozens of must see sites, super market, shops and places to eat that will make you wish you never had to leave. As close as we can trace the origins of this house, we’ve found out that it probably was built in stages, in the 13th or early 14th centuries. Many of the houses in France, and specifically in this area, date back to around the years 1100 and 1200 AD.
A lot of the original deeds for these houses in Dordogne were written in Latin. Most didn’t survive the ravages of time and war and the original dates of construction are often never known and can only be estimated buy examining the construction style and the materials used.

The meter thick stone walls in our house are more than simply an attractive building technique. The mass of the stone makes the house cool in the summer and stable in the colder months. Even in very hot weather with outside temperatures of 100° F, the interior of the house is rarely over 82° even with the doors and windows open. This, is with no air conditioning. In colder months, after the house is initially heated it retains the heat and is very cozy. There is a large gated, private courtyard with parking for two to three cars with additional parking at the back of the house if needed. A full laundry is available for your use.

The Studio

The studio has its own story to tell. There is a large semi-circular stone roofed bread oven or la borie at the far right end. This is where bread was baked not only for this house but for the entire hamlet. Back in medieval times and possibly into the ninetieth century, bread was baked right here, for the community. In those days every house didn’t have all of the conveniences that could provide the basic necessities so there were key house’s that had the necessary facilities to perform specific task’s. Our property was one of those key homes. The name of the Maison “La Borie des Combes” loosely means “the bread oven in the niche on the side of the hill”. Other houses in the area had similar specific distinction in regards to communal living. We were told the last time the oven was used was during WWII when the village baked bread here late at night to avoid the Nazi troops smelling and confiscating their bread. Today, unused, the bread oven is just part of the diverse history of the area and a distinguishing feature of the property to enjoy.

The studio sleeps two comfortably on a fold out couch that is made more like a bed than a couch, a cook top stove, sink and small fridge. It’s fully stocked with all of the necessities needed for simple cooking as well as all linens and towels. There is a table and three chairs for inside dining and if you wish, you may move these outdoors to dine in the courtyard or small side yard. It has a full private bath with shower. The fully equipped laundry is also available for your use.

The Studio Consists of:

• Fully self contained – sleeps two

• Private entrance

• Fold out couch bed

• Cook top, refrigerator, sink and food storage

• Full bath with shower

• Full Laundry facilities – Fully stocked with Linens, towels & Table cloths

• Free WiFi High Speed Internet

Chambre Gold

This beautiful bedroom suite is private, warm, cozy and comfortable. A golden glow permeates the air here and this suite is a joy and the perfect place to have a restful stay. It has a comfortable full size bed, love seat, comfy chair and a writing desk. It’s equipped with your own coffee maker and mini fridge, so if you want to have a leisurely morning you can take your time. It has its own private full bath fully stocked with towels and hair dryer. There is a private stone patio with a table and chairs if you’d like to sit privately outside. You also have full use of the laundry facilities. This room may also be linked with the loft above it. The stairway you see in the picture is secured for privacy when using this suite by itself and can be opened up for use as an additional bedroom when the loft is rented simultaneously.

Chambre Gold consists of:

• Beautiful fully private bedroom suite with full bath

• Private entrance

• Full bath with shower

• Love seat, two chairs and desk

• Mini Fridge & Coffee Maker

• Full Laundry facilities – Fully stocked with Linens & towels.

• Outdoor seating area on a stone patio.

• Free WiFi High Speed Internet

The Artists Loft

It is huge and is truly unique. With fourteen hundred square feet (130 sq meters) of living space, it’s a house of its own. We’re left the floor plan very open so as not to spoil the open feeling.

It will have a large double bed and enough floor space to house a small army. It also havs its own kitchen, full bath with tub/shower with all linens and towels provided. Plenty of shuttered windows, stone walls and two skylights that swing open to let in the fresh air. It features a large bar, CD player with a selection of great CD’s, a writing desk, large comfortable sofa and two overstuffed chairs. It also has private parking and entrance. If need be, this space can be linked to Chambre Gold for additional sleeping room and another full bathroom. You’ll also have full use of the laundry facilities and courtyard.

There is an outdoor table with umbrella that seats four with a view of the valley and outdoor lounge chairs.

Free WiFi High Speed Internet

Prices

More Info

Please visit our official website : www.francestonehouse.com

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Just 5km from the market village of St Cyprien, 7km from the ‘prehistoric capital’ of Les Eyzies and 17km from the medieval town of Sarlat, our accomodation provides the perfect location from which to explore the castles, rockart, caves and medieval villages which make up the vivid and diverse history of this region or simply to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

Le Chèvrefeuille Gites

Le Chèvrefeuille has three Gites, or self catering accommodation.

La Petite Maison is our one bedroom gite, contained on the upper floor, it has one bedroom, living area which includes a small kitchette, bathroom and seperate toilet. It has a private terrace area set in its own cottage garden with furniture and BBQ.

Grapevine & Passiflore are our two bedroom gites, located in our 19th century barn. They are identical in dimensions and layout, each with an individual private terrace over looking our beautiful meadow garden.They are on two floors with the bedrooms on the first floor & living area on the ground floor.

Grapevine plus Breadroom can be combined to create a three bedroom gite. The breadroom is our superior bed and breakfast room connected to the grapevine gite by their terrace areas and offers an additional bedroom en-suite for extended family, parents and friends whilst offering a degree of privacy.

Outside area and Facilities

Le Chevrefeuille has large gardens with open and shaded areas ideal for relaxation and play. The large meadow garden is for the exclusive use of guests staying in the gites Passiflore, Grapevine, & the Breadroom, who all have immediate access from their individual terraces. In the meadow garden, large walnut trees offer splendid shaded areas for eating or reading and from this garden you gain a beautiful view over Pechboutier and its woodland which provides a delightful spot for bird watching. A children’s play area located at the bottom of the garden provides entertainment for children in a safe environment that can be viewed from the terraces for the comfort and relaxation of the parents with total peace of mind.

We offer an indoor children’s playroom including toys and for those who wish to explore the stunning countryside of the immediate area we have bikes available, including a child’s bike seat.

Baby equipment is available, which includes cot, bedding, changing mat, toys, highchair, soft chair and stair gate.

Washing machine, ironing facilities and washing line are provided for the use of our guests.

There is ample car parking facilities

B&B Rooms

Le Chèvrefeuille has five chambre d’hote or bed and breakfast rooms all of which are en-suite. We have two standard double rooms, two family rooms and the “bread room” which is our superior double room and is located outside in our beautiful courtyard.

Rooms

All our bed and breakfast rooms are all of a good size, all with European king size beds (with exception of the garden room which has a standard double bed and breakfast ) and shower en-suites.

Breakfast

The price of the room includes breakfast which consists of fresh croissants, a selection of fresh breads and pastries, fruit, yoghurt, cereals, juice and tea/coffee.

Dining

In addition to the varied local restaurants we are able to offer beautifully cooked evening meals using only the best fresh local produce. Dinner consists of a table d’hote menu of four courses plus coffee for Euros 23.50 per adult, 10 for children and is served in our magnificent courtyard.

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For more info please visit : www.lechevrefeuille.com

Gite and B&B accommodation Les Papillons is ideally situated smack bang in the middle of ” Dordogne’s Golden Triangle ” surrounded by Dordogne’s most famous attractions such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Roque Gageac, Domme and lots more.
Here at Les Papillons, you can spend your day taking in all the beauty and spectaculer scenery this region has to offer, and in the evening you can sit back,  relax and enjoy a delicious  five course evening meal with wine.

Les Papillons is the choice of accommodation for anyone visiting the Dordogne and is open all year round .

For more info please visit: www.les-papillons-france.eu

“Arcacia”
This house has a patio with a spectacular view of the famous Les Eyzies rocks. It consist of, a kitchen / dinning room with a double bed in a loft above. A sitting room with couch-bed plus 2 single beds in the loft above. A bathroom with shower / bath wash basin and washing machine. Separate toilet.

Price 2009 taxes included

per week for 4/5 people

1st March / 21 June = 460 €
21 June / 31 August = 480 €
1 September / 30 October = 460 €

In the early 12th century 6 Monks from the Monastery of Paunat were travelling between Monasteries when one of the Monks became very ill, they set up camp in Tayac near a water source. The monk was dieing, but miraculously healed after drinking the water from the “Tayac Source”. To the Monks of Paunat this was a “Sign” and round about 1123 they started building the magnificent and fortified church of Tayac, they called it “St Martin“. At the same time, the Monks of Paunat started working the land in this lush Vezere valley, they built the farmhouse / monastery, which is now “Ferme de Tayac” that has been completely renovated, and is now a lovely B&B opposite the church. For hundreds of years the Monks lived here and worked the lands, bit by bit houses were built against the rock. The water from the “Tayac Source” was taken to other surrounding Monasteries, for it’s healing powers, Tayac was thriving. Two centuries later, things took a turn, wars were breaking out, armies were constantly attacking areas and strongholds. Religion and all that went with it lost it’s power, and very slowly the life in and around Tayac became what it is today. St. Martin still stands proud, and is without doubt the nicest Fortified Church in the Perigord, the “Tayac Source” is still there, although no longer in use.

For more and updated info on Ferme de Tayac please visit their official web site www.fermedetayac.com