Contact us by email at enquiries@french-gite-holidays.com or telephone 00 33 553 89 35 08
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Contact us by email at enquiries@french-gite-holidays.com or telephone 00 33 553 89 35 08
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We are based in La Sauvetat du Dropt, a small historic farming village with Roman bridge situated in Aquitaine, in the north west of the Lot & Garonne department, on the edges of the Dordogne and the Gironde in the valley of the river Dropt. It has around 500 inhabitants. It is mentioned during the pilgrimage of St Jacques de Compostelle.
The 13th C bastide at Eymet, Dordogne. Bastides were fortified towns built by kings in areas where their rule was under threat. The towns were built in a grid system with arcaded square and fortified church. Eymet has some wonderful restaurants and markets. Look out for the medieval festivals in August.
Eymet Market Entirely renovated, the Place de la Bastide is the living hub and shopping centre of the town. What finer place to meet your friends or just simply stroll around than under the arcades with the fountain and pedestrian zone to take in all the architectural beauty around. www.eymet-dordogne.fr For more information about Eymet and the area - visit www.eymetguide.com
For suggestions of things to do and wine tours - see below:- Duras is another lively market town with Monday morning markets and has good restaurants and bars. The imposing castle, the Chateau de Duras once the stronghold of the Dukes of Duras houses a fascinating museum. Visit the annual wine festival in Early August and see the Montgolfier balloons take flight and other interesting events and expositions.
Hot air balloon flights can be arranged (weather permitting) during your stay. It's not a cheap pastime but the views are spectacular. There are lots of things to do - especially during the summer months. Try the annual Jazz festival, The 24 hours of Swing at Monsegur, take in pretty Issigeac or sample the delights of the 'Art de la Rue' in Miramont - see the street artists in action.
For the sports enthusiasts, try canoeing, tennis and golf. Canoeing can be found in Eymet and Allemans, tennis at a number of local courts or golf at the Golf & Country club at Chateau des Vigiers www.vigiers.com
Bergerac,
about 35 minutes away, has a medieval centre, flowery plazas and covered market.
And of course the famous Bergerac wines are not to be missed. Nearby, one can
also tour the world-renowned château and vineyards
Bergerac - Photography by Stuart Cook Visit the Ferme Exotique, a well-run petting zoo which also has camel and pony rides.
Place du Parlement, Bordeaux / Photographer: F.POINCET
Walibi Aquitaine,
is an amusement
century
château. It has recently
Try Les Petits Castors - a childrens climbing, sliding and bouncing emporium 5 minutes from Bergerac airport! Great for rainy days. Parc en Ciel is a great way for the kids to use up energy (and keep out of the sun!). A great day out with suspended walkways through the forest - something for all ages. It also has an animal farm and themed gardens. Situated near Villereal it is about thirty minutes drive away.
A fun day out - visit - Aquapark Juniorland - Located on the Bergerac to Bordeaux road, this is one of the most popular places for children in the summer. There are many activities on offer here with three large pools of varying depth together with a water slide and plunge pool. It has a café offering drinks, simple snacks / meals & ice creams as well as an adventure playground. You can hire a ‘box’ – an enclosure with two chairs, two recliners, table and parasol by the pool.
A trip to the coast at Arcachon, with its casinos, beach-front cafés and the Dune du Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe, is about 2 hours from most properties.
Ste Foy La Grande was built beside the Dordogne and together with its twin across the river- Port Ste Foy was once important as a shipping depot for the local wine trade. Recently, one of the warehouses in Port Ste Foy has been turned into a museum of the history of river transport on the Dordogne and well worth a visit. The excellent weekly market (Saturday's) and lively bars and restaurants under the arcades in the central 'place' are a favourite 'rendezvous' for locals and tourists alike. Look out for the 'foires' and special events during the holiday season.
Domaine Chater Wine Tours Domaine Chater is an English owned vineyard nestling in the gently rolling countryside around the historic town of Duras. At Domaine Chater they are passionate about making great wines. The best of traditional and modern techniques combine at their vineyard to make French wines that win national and international recognition. Domaine Chater has 9.4 hectares of vines, a third are Sauvignon Blanc, a third Merlot and the remaining third a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. They believe that great wines are made in the vineyard and make no compromises to get the best possible results. In particular, grape yields are dramatically reduced to produce rich and concentrated wines. Much of the work in the vineyard is done by hand with all wines being hand-picked. Conversion to full organic status has begun. They welcome visitors throughout the year for tours of the vineyard and winery along with free tastings of a range of Chater wines. Opening hours are - Mon-Fri: 10:00-18:00 Sat: 11:00-17:00 Sun: by appointment Appointments aren't required apart from on Sundays but to be sure that they are around when you visit you can get in touch with us via post, telephone or email. Domaine Chater Vignoble de la Legue 47120 St Sernin de Duras Tel and Fax 0033 553 64 67 14 Email info@domainechater.com
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