CINGLE DE TREMOLAT Then we headed for the Cingle de…read moreTremolat, a little to the west of Limeuil. After driving uphill for a short while you come to the viewing point over a huge area of the Dordogne river. This massive meander come towards you on the left, straightens out for a while in front of you and then heads off to the sea on your right. You can also see the farmers at work in the fields below and some of the chateaux. Well worth a detour.

A shorter trip was needed this hot afternoon and Les Cabanes du Breuil fitted the bill to…read moreperfection. Following a mysterious origin (typical French brochurese), these huts, not dis-similar to the beehive huts seen in Kerry, were the rural residence of the Sarlat Benedictines 'til the middle of the 15th century. In the 18th and 19th, they were used by craftsmen and, since 1950, this remarkable heritage has been preserved within a working family farm. This is a pretty genuine farm as goose and ducks wander around with their young and are indeed housed in the cabanes themselves. The old barn is now the video room and there is a collection of old farm machinery including tractors, movers and harrows. The huts are apparently the traditional dry stone buildings of the area but this original preservation and presentation is certainly well worth the four euro entry fee. Indeed, the display by the farm's pea-cock was worth that much.

Superb stay at the Moulin Rouge…read more We stayed 5 nights the last week of May. Highly recommended!!! The house - a beautiful 500 year old stone house, was in the owner's family for 200 years. Updated and very well kept. The ground - The minute you enter the place you feel like you had stepped into a magical place. The pictures don't capture well the beauty of the estate. It is truly incredible. The house sits on a beautiful 6 acre lot with gorgeous garden and a beautiful natural pool which is part of the Dordogne River. Across the pool there is a beautiful grassed slope with trees at the very top. Underground spring brings fresh water into the pool. The room - We stayed in the Rosalie room. Nicely decorated in a Country French fashion. On one side you have a Queen size bed and on the other a seating area with a sofa and a small table. There is an in-room white tiled bathroom with a shower. The room floor is also white tiles. All very clean and well kept. The owners - Rosette and Misha are the nicest hosts we have ever had! They are so welcoming, warm and friendly couple, a true pleasure to be their guests. I just can't say enough about how wonderful they are. They both are very happy to help out with trip suggestions and any help that you might need. Both speak French; Rosette also speaks English very well. The breakfast - Out of this world! Everything was fresh and delicious! Rosette is a great cook! We got a wonderful selection of breads, home made jams, home baked goods, eggs, cheese, fresh fruit, coffee. The price - We found it to be very fair. Very good value for the money. The nearby area - there is a bakery and a small market a few steps outside the BnB. There is a bigger supermarket 1-2 mins by car. The fresh local (traveling) market is held just across from the BnB every Tuesday. If you have not been to one yet - go. While at Cenec rent a Canoe, it is a great way to enjoy the area. If you want to take it easy, pick the route which goes with the stream.

LES CEDRES Rue Marc Delbreil…read moreSarlat If you are thinking of exploring the Dordogne, land of wine, ducks, geese, caves, walnuts, chateaus and rivers, then you need a place like Les Cedres. We spent a month there this summer and it was brilliant. The situation is perfect. Sarlat is the centre of many of the area's attractions. It is an engaging town itself and the accommodation is just 15 minutes walk from the mediaeval centre. And that 15 minutes is accurate, believe me. Beside, the apartment is very close to the main roads to places like Bergerac and Cahors and three supermarkets are within a couple of minutes drive. There is a bigger villa in the grounds but we stayed in the one bedroom apartment which is attached to the owners' house. Milos and his Waterford wife Rosemary, along with son George, are great and friendly hosts, very helpful with all kinds of hints as regard where to go and where to eat. They even supply charcoal for the barbecue. The gardens are lovely and from time to time you will see deer wander through and squirrels dart from tree to tree. There is also a smashing pool away in its own corner, a veritable sun trap, and a very welcome retreat after a few hours driving in the hot sun. Beside, you have your own barbecue area under the trees but still warmed by the evening sun.

What a great place! We stayed here for 5 nights in September and had a lovely time. It is a little…read moreout of town, but it's not a bad walk to the shops & restaurants in the centre of Bergerac and a taxi takes no time at all. It's also close to the train station so we took a trip to bordeaux for the day which was brilliant! Walks through the vineyards are tranquil. The bedrooms are big and immaculate and the breakfasts (which include freshly squeezed orange juice and home made jams) set you up for the day. Marie, our hostess, was wonderful & recommended some nice restaurants. If you're looking for somewhere to stay where you can just sit, read, enjoy the weather & wine then this is it.

We have had lunch here twice before the Covid, under the outdoor trellises and the meals were…read morewonderful. The service staff was knowledgeable friendly and put up with our French. We will be returning to la Dordogne shortly and Les Quatre Feuilles is first on the "to visit" list

Located in the heart of the village yet peaceful, the Auberge offered us a nice suite with living…read moreroom, bedroom, bathroom, and toilet. Everything was recently renovated and nicely furnished. The restaurant, located across the vine-covered patio, offers fine local cuisine and friendly service. Our one-week stay was a very good deal. Virginie was welcoming, attentive, and efficient. Even though the Auberge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we were welcome to bring our own breakfast and wine to the patio and to enjoy the terrasse alongside the restaurant's guests. Exploring the Périgord Noir with quiet and unassuming Siorac as a home base was fun, both in our rental car and on our rental bikes, which the Auberge stored for us at the end of each day. A low-key, welcoming, home-like place with nice rooms and excellent food. Warmly recommended.

SARLAT MARKET Got our first taste of the twice weekly Sarlat…read moreMarket this morning. It was busy, tourists mixing with the locals in the medieval quarter. We enjoyed our own tour, buying some fish (Julienne) and also a Salmon Pizza from the same stall. Also bought some vegetables and fruit and sampled a few bits and pieces before walking over to the main street to call to a mini-market where we got some olive oil for cooking. Of course, we couldn't resist passing a patisserie where we helped ourselves to a couple of strawberry tartlets.

Great waterslides for kids surrounded by a lake and nice forest. Well maintained , clean and…read moremobilhomes quiet recent . Its quiet remote and one should prepare for a 15-30min drive to closest major village or town. Mainly french vacationers which gives this southern dordogne place its charm.. O yes.. Dont loose put out on chateau de biron and monpazier nearby... Lovely places