The sanglier are shy creatures and are only seen on rare occasions but the deer are often in the fields near the house, early morning or at twilight, and to the discomfort of the gardener like to come into the garden at night to sample the produce.

The house is set in the heart of the Perigord Noir and is in the “Golden Triangle” – a convenient drive to the medieval town of Sarlat, to Bergerac and Perigueux, Beynac, Castlenaud, Marqueyssac etc.

We are only a short drive from the Abbey churches of Caduoin and Paunat and the Bastide villages of Beaumont, Monpazier and Domme.

Les Eyzies with its prehistoric sites is a short drive away. The river Dordogne is a 2 minute car ride or a 20 minute walk from the house and at the river is a bathing beach and canoes for hire to explore the beautiful river.

Although set in beautiful countryside, Le Clos Vert is only 2 minutes by car from the railway station at Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin with good train services to Bergerac, Bordeaux, Sarlat and Perigueux.

We are 45 minutes from Bergerac Airport and are convenient, but more distant from, airports at Limoges, Bordeaux and Toulouse.

Our rooms

We offer two comfortable bedrooms each with a double bed, which are set in their own self-contained segment of the house with their own shower and toilet facilities. The rooms are well furnished in a mixture of French and English styles. Both rooms have views along and across the valley to the woodland.

2011 rates for our rooms are 60 Euros for Bed and Breakfast per room per night inclusive.

Breakfast

Susan is renowned for the quality and quantity of her exceptional breakfasts. Choose from fresh bread, toast, brioche, croisants, newly baked muffins and cakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit salad, jams, local honey, fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate. On a Dordogne summer morning guests often prefer to take breakfast sitting on the terrace enjoying the warm sunshine and the beautiful view across the fields.

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Directions – Lat: 44.8377° – Long: 0.9182°

In Le-Buisson you will find a railway crossing close to a garage and a Credit Agricole cash machine cabin.

Take the road the leads up the side of the railway line behind the Credit Agricole cabin and towards the Casino supermarket.

Follow this road, Chemin de la Mer, until it reaches what looks like a T-junction and follow the road to the left towards Fontenille.

After a few hundred meters you leave Le Buisson and shortly after you enter Mestreguiral. Le Clos Vert is the third (and last) house on the left. We are situated off the road, below our ancient wooden barn, once used for drying tobacco. Our entrance is 15m beyond the barn.

If you get to the Grotte de Maxange you will have gone too far, but its a good place to turn around.

La Borie Chic offers a choice of accommodation which is open throughout the year. Either a double or twin room both of a generous size 6.2m x 4.3m featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Each room has a large shower room with WC and washbasin. The bedrooms are finished to a high standard including heating, WIFI, tea and coffee making facilities and a sofa bed which offers the flexibility for each bedroom to sleep up to 4 people. Both rooms benefit from an oak pergola covering the large enclosed terrace and a BBQ is available.

Breakfast can be taken in the room or on the terrace overlooking the garden and pool. The salt water swimming pool is 10m x 5m and enjoys a sunny aspect. The large gardens are enclosed and there is a 4.3m trampoline and a climbing frame with slide, making this an ideal vacation for younger guests.

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La Borie Chic is the ideal place to stay to explore all the major Vezere Valley and Dordogne attractions

If your looking for action there are many activities such as canoeing, cycling, horse riding or walking. After a full day of adventure why not relax by the onsite pool or treat yourself to an evening of hot air ballooning over the Dordogne valley.

You can also contact La Borie Chic by :

Telephone 05 53 28 40 14 | from outside France 00 33 (0) 5 53 28 40 14
Mobile 06 86 92 13 68 | from outside France 00 33 (0) 6 86 92 13 68

Email andrew.chick@wanadoo.fr

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La Borie
24220 Meyrals
Dordogne
France

La Borie Chic is open all year round.

Please visit their website for more info : www.laboriechic.com

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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We can say without doubt that the best cycling conditions are to be found in the Dordogne: quiet country roads to suit all levels of riding, beautiful scenery, and one of the cleanest rivers in Europe to cool off in… La Dordogne. Weather conditions here are great for riding from April to November.

Since 2000, Aquitaine Bike has organized cycling tours throughout France and Spain and worked as consultants to U.S. and British bicycle touring companies. Alongside their bike hire services, they specialize in self-guided custom tours in the Dordogne. Their system and organisation of these cycling tours keep costs to a minimum. Check out their Touring page for details. You can find suggestions for accommodation on the Where to Stay page.

The routes and itineraries that Aquitaine Bike design are the result of 20 years of personal cycling experience in the region and 10 years of client feedback.

Visit their Southwest France Tour page for information on our self-guided trip across Aquitaine, from the Dordogne to the Basque Country.

The Dordogne, or Perigord region, is a treasure of natural beauty, prehistory, history, architecture, and gourmet cuisine built around such delicacies as foie gras, the famous black truffle, walnuts, and fresh strawberries. Magnificent feudal and renaissance castles, prehistoric cave art, quiet country roads linking charming honey-coloured stone villages, meandering rivers, and dense oak and chestnut forests full with deer and wild boar. This magical land will enchant you!

Aquitaine Bike are fully insured and listed with the Ministry of Health, Youth, and Sports, reference number 02407ET0126.

Robert and Amy Owensmith
24220 Coux et Bigaroque, France
Email: aquitainebike@gmail.com
Tel / Fax: +33 (0) 553.30.35.17

For more info visit: www.aquitainebike.com

Aquitaine Bike is highly recommended by

■ B&B Ferme de Tayac : www.fermedetayac.com
■ Scenic Dordogne : www.scenicdordogne.com
■ Walking Dordogne : www.walkingdordogne.com
■ Les Eyzies Tourist Info : www.leseyzies-tourist.info
■ The Dordogne : www.thedordogne.com
■ Dordogne Tourist Info : www.dordognetourist.info
■ Duke of Dordogne : www.dukeofdordogne.com
■ High on Mountain Biking : www.highonmountainbiking.com

Walking Dordogne has put together without any doubt the best Mountain Biking Trails in the Dordogne. Their trails are suitable for all levels.

For more videos click HERE ==>

Walking Dordogne’s notorious trails to date are :

• The Devils Play Ground
• Satan’s Fury
• Devils Backbone
• Valley of Revenge
• Hells Gorge
• Dordogne Mayhem

Walking Dordogne will be adding two “Dordogne Epic” tours to their 2010 list of tours. These 2 Epics will be all day rides, if lucky they can be done in 7-10 hours, and will take you about 80% off road.

For more info visit : www.walkingdordogne.com

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What an incredible day!. We met our guide for the cave region, Bart Vranken, just after breakfast, and before long he had us spellbound. His knowledge of history, art and philosophy was so well integrated, and he is so articulate, that the information came forth like a river, and all we had to do was to stay alert and process it all! This was a man with a plan. Bart arranged for us to be the first tour of the day at Rouffingnac, so no crowds would mar our experience?..

One day cookery courses for local guests & residents every Tuesday

Why not spend a day having fun at Le Chevrefeuille’s one day cookery school. From 1st May to 1st October (excluding July & August), we offer a one day cookery course every Tuesday. The course is designed for cooks of all abilities and will cover many of the local seasonal foods.

The program is designed for guests & residents in the 24 area who want a day doing something fun, informative and different.

The course will be taken by Le Chevrefeuille’s resident chef Ian, who trained at the well-renowned Le Talbooth restaurant in SE England. The course covers the preparation and cooking of a four course dinner which is enjoyed at the end of the day with wine included.

On arrival, Ian our chef will explain the menu of the day. You will be involved in the preparation of this four course menu from start to finish.

We provide lunch, coffee/tea during the day and at 6.00pm, we invite you to sit down and enjoy your labours with good wine and conversation.

For 125 Euro per person, we provide coffee, lunch, dinner plus wine and all equipment including aprons, so all you need to bring is yourself.

Guaranteed to be a day of enjoyment and fun, telephone us today to reserve your place.

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Why not spend three days on our fun, informal but informative three day cookery course.

Le Chevrefeuille is offering an informal, fun but informative three day cookery course including transfers to & from the airport in Bergerac. With cheap flights available through Ryanair & Flybe from Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol and others this course is fabulous value for money. The course will be taken by Le Chevrefeuille resident chef, Ian who trained at the well renowned Le Talbooth restaurant in SE England.

The course is aimed at all levels of ability and runs all year around with the exception of July and August for a minimum of two and a maximum of six people. This means as a group or couple you can set your own dates and as a individual who is on their own or with a partner who doesn’t wish to participate, we have set dates to which you can attend. So if you are a couple, group or individual why not reserve your place now to avoid disappointment.

Program includes B&B accommodation for 3 nights, lunch, dinner, wine*, all ingredients and equipment inc. aprons.

Price for the course:

PP individual Room en-suite 525 €
PP based on two people sharing 475 €
PP for course (no accommodation) 375 €

Price is inclusive of all items stated in the program above
*0.5L of wine per person per evening.

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For more info please visit : Cookery Course Dordogne

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

Agonac Saturday
Beaumont Tuesday, Saturday
Belves Saturday
Bergerac Saturday, Wednesday
Brantome Tuesday, Friday
Cenac Tuesday
Cubjac Friday
Daglan Sunday
Domme Thursday
Eymet Thursday
Excideuil Thursday
Issigeac Sunday
Jumilhac Wednesday
La Coquille Thursday
Lalinde Thursday
La Roche Chalais Saturday
Le Bugue Tuesday
Le Buisson – Cadouin Friday
Les Eyzies Monday
Mareuil Tuesday
Monpazier Thursday
Montpon Wednesday
Montignac Saturday, Wednesday
Mussidan Saturday
Neuvic Saturday, Tuesday
Nontron Saturday
Perigeux Saturday, Wednesday
Piegut Wednesday
Razac Saturday, Wednesday
Riberac Tuesday, Friday
Rouffignac Sunday
Salignac-Eyvigues Tuesday
Sarlat Saturday, Wednesday
Sigoules Friday
Sorges Sunday
St Aulaye Saturday
St Astier Thursday
St Cyprien Sunday
St Genies Sunday
Terrasson Thursday
Thenon Tuesday
Thiviers Saturday
Tocane Monday
Tremolat Tuesday
Vergt Friday
Villefranche du Perigord Saturday