Just a two minute walk into the village centre and you will arrive at the bustling village shop. Meet Florence, order your croissants and bread, buy local produce and meet the locals and experience a part of living in 'La France Profond' (deep rural France).

Here up to 5 people can share a peddle driven platform and cycle up a railway track, whilst the ascent is relatively hard work (a motor assisted option is available) the descent is pretty exhilarating and will bring out the train driver in you!

The local caves at Villars offer so much from the most magnificent and luminous stalagmites and stalactites, original cave paintings up to 19000 years old, bear scratch marks and a 'son et lumiere' show explaining the history of the cave.

These cliff top gardens overlooking the Dordogne river are a 'must see' site of the region. Set in 35 acres, its 6 km of paths have something special to offer each visitor: a romantic walk, a botanical journey or an exciting hike full of surprises and exceptional views.

A young French chef, Nicolas opened his gastronomic restaurant in 2017 and has rapidly established a great reputation for tasty local produce expertly prepared and served. Nicolas remembers his childhood playing with his friends in the grounds here at Le Manoir

The picturesque village of Hautefort is dominated by a magnificent Chateau. Explore the apartments of Madame de Bastard the former owner and the formal gardens. Take a look around the village and taste the local food in one of the many restaurants.

The market in Excideuil offers fresh local products with all the hustle and bustle of a French Market. Whether you are searching out organic vegetables, fresh meat, tasty local cheeses or ready cooked food you will be sure to find it here.

Brantôme is a picturesque Perigord town. It is an ideal place to visit either to eat in one of its many restaurants or to spend some time on the water canoeing around the town or alternatively, for the more adventurous, venture downstream to Bourdeilles.

Each Monday evening in Jul and Aug Segur le Château opens its river banks to local food producers and tourists to enjoy an evening of food, wine and dancing. Other night markets occur during the summer months details are usually available 1 month in advance.

Listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France St Jean de Côle is a great stop for a coffee, its church dates back to 1083 and the whole village offers a timeless quality that will put you in the holiday mood. Its flower festival 'Les floralies' in May is fabulous.