Guidebook for Abjat-sur-Bandiat
Food Scene
La Ferme du Lac
A beautiful setting with great food and a friendly welcome by the English owners
A typically French restaurant run by a friendly Welsh couple! The food is great and reasonably priced and the service is friendly. Great reviews on Trip Adviser.
La Cloche
A typically French restaurant run by a friendly Welsh couple! The food is great and reasonably priced and the service is friendly. Great reviews on Trip Adviser.
Sightseeing
It is a stunning little town, known as the 'Venice of the Dordogne' with the River Dronne encircling it. There is so much to do here: canoeing/kayaking, eating, drinking, sightseeing, markets, history etc.
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Brantôme
It is a stunning little town, known as the 'Venice of the Dordogne' with the River Dronne encircling it. There is so much to do here: canoeing/kayaking, eating, drinking, sightseeing, markets, history etc.
A jewel of a place! St Jean de Cole is rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful villages in France: and it is stunningly beautiful! It's quiet quaint streets draw you in. The River Cole runs gently through it. The village square is flanked on one side by the Chateau de la Marthonie and on the other side by the Romanesque Byzantine church of St Jean Baptiste, built in the Xll Century. Sit and have a coffee or lunch in the square overlooking this inspiring view.
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Saint-Jean-de-Côle
A jewel of a place! St Jean de Cole is rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful villages in France: and it is stunningly beautiful! It's quiet quaint streets draw you in. The River Cole runs gently through it. The village square is flanked on one side by the Chateau de la Marthonie and on the other side by the Romanesque Byzantine church of St Jean Baptiste, built in the Xll Century. Sit and have a coffee or lunch in the square overlooking this inspiring view.
Bourdeilles is a lovely village which sits on the edge of the river Dronne and boasts a chateau, a moulin (mill), a medieval centre and a panoramic viewpoint.
Its main feature is its chateau which is actually two castles. There is a fortress dating back to the 13th and 14th century and which has defensive walls and an octagonal donjon 35 meters tall. Within the walls there is also a second chateau built in the Renaissance style during the 16th century.
It's a lovely place to gaze at the stunning river, perhaps have a paddle, and enjoy a coffee or lunch in the sunshine.
Close by is horse-riding at La Ferme Equestre du Naudonnet. Horse riding, for beginners and advanced. From age 8 if children already have pony experience, from age 10 if they don’t. Discover the nature of the Périgord, the forest and hills around Bourdeilles. Discover the herd that lives in freedom on a 16-hectare property and comes galloping when called.
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Bourdeilles
Bourdeilles is a lovely village which sits on the edge of the river Dronne and boasts a chateau, a moulin (mill), a medieval centre and a panoramic viewpoint.
Its main feature is its chateau which is actually two castles. There is a fortress dating back to the 13th and 14th century and which has defensive walls and an octagonal donjon 35 meters tall. Within the walls there is also a second chateau built in the Renaissance style during the 16th century.
It's a lovely place to gaze at the stunning river, perhaps have a paddle, and enjoy a coffee or lunch in the sunshine.
Close by is horse-riding at La Ferme Equestre du Naudonnet. Horse riding, for beginners and advanced. From age 8 if children already have pony experience, from age 10 if they don’t. Discover the nature of the Périgord, the forest and hills around Bourdeilles. Discover the herd that lives in freedom on a 16-hectare property and comes galloping when called.
The highlight of a trip to Bergerac is the old town - the area immediately north of the river, signposted 'vieille ville'. This part of the town has some lovely streets and squares to explore, and a variety of boutique type shops.
The old town centres around Place Pelissiere which is a lovely square edged with cafes and restaurants and always full of flowers. At the top edge is the St James church with its attractive bell-tower. Around Place Pelissiere are a number of lovely medieval streets with half-timbered houses. Down towards the river is another lovely square - the Place Mirpe surrounded by half-timbered buildings and offering some welcome shade in the summer.
Visit the Maison de Vins de Bergerac in the heart of the old town. It is a beautiful old cloister dating back to the 12th century. If you are a wine enthusiast there is an exhibition showing the history of Bergerac wines and its 13 appellations.
During the summer there are occasional concerts which take place in the cloister. It is a lovely setting for them and worth going if you get the chance. In December there is usually a small but good quality Christmas Market here with products from local artisans, very useful if you are doing some Christmas shopping.
The National Tobacco Museum is based here in Bergerac, and is apparently very interesting.
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Bergerac
The highlight of a trip to Bergerac is the old town - the area immediately north of the river, signposted 'vieille ville'. This part of the town has some lovely streets and squares to explore, and a variety of boutique type shops.
The old town centres around Place Pelissiere which is a lovely square edged with cafes and restaurants and always full of flowers. At the top edge is the St James church with its attractive bell-tower. Around Place Pelissiere are a number of lovely medieval streets with half-timbered houses. Down towards the river is another lovely square - the Place Mirpe surrounded by half-timbered buildings and offering some welcome shade in the summer.
Visit the Maison de Vins de Bergerac in the heart of the old town. It is a beautiful old cloister dating back to the 12th century. If you are a wine enthusiast there is an exhibition showing the history of Bergerac wines and its 13 appellations.
During the summer there are occasional concerts which take place in the cloister. It is a lovely setting for them and worth going if you get the chance. In December there is usually a small but good quality Christmas Market here with products from local artisans, very useful if you are doing some Christmas shopping.
The National Tobacco Museum is based here in Bergerac, and is apparently very interesting.
Parks & Nature
St Estephe lake is beautiful and has all the facilities for a great family day out. There is a safe sandy beach for swimming, free kayak hire, a bar/restaurant, food/drink kiosks, 'arbre fun' (nets in the trees), archery, a walking trail, cycling tracks, play area and picnic areas.
In the little village of St Estephe is a sweet little café/brocante (antiquities) called Le Petit Baigneur. There are a couple of tables and chairs at the front alongside the road and there is just something special about sitting having a coffee in the sunshine there. We love it.
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Saint-Estèphe
St Estephe lake is beautiful and has all the facilities for a great family day out. There is a safe sandy beach for swimming, free kayak hire, a bar/restaurant, food/drink kiosks, 'arbre fun' (nets in the trees), archery, a walking trail, cycling tracks, play area and picnic areas.
In the little village of St Estephe is a sweet little café/brocante (antiquities) called Le Petit Baigneur. There are a couple of tables and chairs at the front alongside the road and there is just something special about sitting having a coffee in the sunshine there. We love it.
This is a really beautiful lake which is perfect for a picnic and a stroll. It is much quieter than some of the other lakes and offers tranquillity and lovely views.
Masselièvre
This is a really beautiful lake which is perfect for a picnic and a stroll. It is much quieter than some of the other lakes and offers tranquillity and lovely views.
The limestone plateau of Argentine, listed as a “Natura 2000” site, is part of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park natural sites network. It holds many treasures: a fauna and a flora of an exceptional variety (European nightjar, Red-backed shrike, Ocellated lizard, wild orchids…), quarries, and a village built on a rock terrace. Guided by the Lark, take the time to discover its treasures along a path marked with explanatory signs.
Argentine
The limestone plateau of Argentine, listed as a “Natura 2000” site, is part of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park natural sites network. It holds many treasures: a fauna and a flora of an exceptional variety (European nightjar, Red-backed shrike, Ocellated lizard, wild orchids…), quarries, and a village built on a rock terrace. Guided by the Lark, take the time to discover its treasures along a path marked with explanatory signs.
Shopping
Nontron is famous for making knives. At Place Albert is the workshop and boutique of the famous Nontron knives and this can be visited throughout the year. Nontron has been making knives since the 15th century. There is also a weekly market on a Saturday. There are several supermarkets in Nontron: Super U, Lidl and Intermarche.
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Nontron
Nontron is famous for making knives. At Place Albert is the workshop and boutique of the famous Nontron knives and this can be visited throughout the year. Nontron has been making knives since the 15th century. There is also a weekly market on a Saturday. There are several supermarkets in Nontron: Super U, Lidl and Intermarche.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Entente Cordiale is a friendly, fun bar that often provides entertainment, sometimes live music. It is run by a lovely, friendly Frenchman and his Ukrainian wife, who always provide a warm welcome. They often have food available - tapas is a popular evening snack.
La Cloche is a restaurant in the village which offers lunchtime and evening menus.
Abjat-sur-Bandiat
The Entente Cordiale is a friendly, fun bar that often provides entertainment, sometimes live music. It is run by a lovely, friendly Frenchman and his Ukrainian wife, who always provide a warm welcome. They often have food available - tapas is a popular evening snack.
La Cloche is a restaurant in the village which offers lunchtime and evening menus.
Arts & Culture
The caves have 600 metres of passageways and galleries. All the ceilings, walls and floors are spiked with stalagmites ad stalactites. The pure colours of white and slightly ochre are wonderful. There is also some cave art. Set in 2 hectares of park, there is now an interactive prehistoric garden. There is a picnic area, bar, icecream, shaded patio, picnic room and play area. There are walks in the nearby woods. Great for a family day out.
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빌라르 동굴
Le CluzeauThe caves have 600 metres of passageways and galleries. All the ceilings, walls and floors are spiked with stalagmites ad stalactites. The pure colours of white and slightly ochre are wonderful. There is also some cave art. Set in 2 hectares of park, there is now an interactive prehistoric garden. There is a picnic area, bar, icecream, shaded patio, picnic room and play area. There are walks in the nearby woods. Great for a family day out.
A Renaissance jewel built in the 1500s. A really beautiful building steeped in history. Guided tours are offered.
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Chateau de Puyguilhem
A Renaissance jewel built in the 1500s. A really beautiful building steeped in history. Guided tours are offered.
The Chateau de Bourdeilles dominates the village and is the center of a visit. In fact the 'chateau de Bourdeilles' consists of two distinct castles - an older castle, and then a larger more recent renaissance castle.
The older fortress section, dating from the 13th century, is the part containing the impressive octagonal keep that dominates the skyline of the town, while the adjoining newer 16th century chateau is an altogether more refined building, with rich furnishings throughout.
The chateau gardens are very traditional French style - plenty of small meticulously shaped shrubs - and give a lovely backdrop to the chateau.
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부르드이유 성
Place de la HalleThe Chateau de Bourdeilles dominates the village and is the center of a visit. In fact the 'chateau de Bourdeilles' consists of two distinct castles - an older castle, and then a larger more recent renaissance castle.
The older fortress section, dating from the 13th century, is the part containing the impressive octagonal keep that dominates the skyline of the town, while the adjoining newer 16th century chateau is an altogether more refined building, with rich furnishings throughout.
The chateau gardens are very traditional French style - plenty of small meticulously shaped shrubs - and give a lovely backdrop to the chateau.
A moving experience to see the ruins of the village which gained its importance in French history when it was completely destroyed by the retreating forces of the German SS on the 10th June 1944.
The destruction of the village also included the murder of all its 642 inhabitants (except a very few who managed to escape) and also some others who were just passing through the village.
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Oradour-sur-Glane
A moving experience to see the ruins of the village which gained its importance in French history when it was completely destroyed by the retreating forces of the German SS on the 10th June 1944.
The destruction of the village also included the murder of all its 642 inhabitants (except a very few who managed to escape) and also some others who were just passing through the village.
Essentials
Piegut is just 10 mins drive away. There is a supermarket (Intermarche) and a weekly market every Wednesday. For those who can't live without their British sausages and bacon, there is a Welsh butcher who runs 'Sausageland' in the centre of Piegut.
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Piégut-Pluviers
Piegut is just 10 mins drive away. There is a supermarket (Intermarche) and a weekly market every Wednesday. For those who can't live without their British sausages and bacon, there is a Welsh butcher who runs 'Sausageland' in the centre of Piegut.