French Holiday Accommodation in the Dordogne, South West France.
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Tennis Court :: Large heated swimming Pool :: Indoor Games Room :: air
conditioned bedrooms
InformationLavaud is an 18th century farmhouse, recently restored to a high standard by English and French craftsmen. In an outstanding setting, close to the river Isle, surrounded by wooded hillsides and open meadows, the house offers rural tranquility without isolation, rustic charm blended with modern comforts.The surrounding area offers a wealth of holiday activities.
Access: Distances: The surrounding area: The valley to the West is home to the river Vallouse which is really more of a stream and reaches its confluence with the Isle a little further downstream. Farmland belonging to Lavaud reaches to the banks of both rivers, making for carefree and easily reached swimming, fishing , and picnicking. Shopping:
Built on a hill and dominating the surrounding countryside, Thiviers boasts three supermarkets, at least four bakers, butchers, florists, a main post office, several banks and the nearest hole in the wall cash dispensers, which accept most UK cards. For Hypermarkets, sports shops, gifts, and clothes shopping, Perigueux and Limoges are both easily accessible. Perigueux - regional, cultural, and gastronomic capital of the Dordogne, has a wealth of shopping possibilities to satisfy most tastes, ranging from clothes boutiques to provincial department stores. For the real hardened shoppers who are less easily satisfied, Bordeaux is a must and only two and a half hours drive away thanks to the new A89 Autoroute. Market days: Eating out:
Slightly further afield at Jumilhac, and highly recommended, is Lou Boueiradour good local cooking with a terrace on the village square overlooking the Chateau. Thiviers has several restaurants to choose from, l'Oceane is well worth a try. Five minutes drive beyond Thiviers towards Perigueux, is the village of Sorges. On the roadside is a sign which boldly states "The Perigord is the truffle capital of the world". A little further on a second sign declares " Sorges is the truffle capital of the Perigord ". It is here at Sorges that you will find a truffle museum, country walks dedicated to truffle hunting, and best of all the Auberge de la Truffe ! This restaurant is a real gastronomic treat, highly praised by all the top guides .Whether you try the truffles or not you will be spoilt rotten, and it wont cost a fortune, but do book in advance.
Perigueux has a wide diversity of restaurants. Probably the most obvious recommendation to make is the Taverne de Maitre Kanter, easy to find and with a warm welcome. You don’t have to like Sauerkraut, but it helps ! The narrow streets of old Perigueux are well worth exploring for their wide choice of small cosy restaurants, and new ones seem to pop up every year. If by chance you fancy a curry, call in and see Irfan, the English speaking owner of the Maharaja. Nights out: Bars and cafes can be found everywhere, and most towns have at least one nightclub, usually situated on the outskirts of town. The nearest disco to Lavaud is the Dolce vita at St. Yriex la Perche. In Perigueux the Café de Paris has a laid back atmosphere, and The Star Inn is a popular meeting place for the local UK expats. Days out: On our doorstep, and one of the most beautifull, the chateau at Jumilhac has a fascinating history and is well worth a visit. Your time will also be well rewarded by a trip to Bourdeilles, perched on its cliff and dwarfing the village below with its towering donjon. Puyguilhem at Villars, Hautefort, Mareuil, and Les Bories at Antonne, are all nearby. Further afield are the Chateaux of the Dordogne valley.
A full selection of guide books, maps, and brochures are available
for your use at Lavaud.
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Lavaud sits perched on its own verdant hillside overlooking valleys
to The East and West, with views stretching away across rolling,
wooded countryside. In the valley to the East is the river Isle
which has its source not very far away, and eventually runs in to
the sea near Bordeaux, after mingling with the Dordogne and Garronne
rivers.
The
nearest "town" to Lavaud is Thiviers. Thiviers is a real
market town which, on Saturday mornings throughout the year is completely
taken over by the hustle and bustle of market stalls selling everything
from Chinese food to live chickens, and Oysters to overalls! Local
farmers flock from miles around to sell their fruit, vegetables,
and meat produce at what for them is the highlight of their social
calendar.
The
region abounds with good quality restaurants. Nearest to Lavaud
is the Auberge du Combier. A few minutes down the road at Chez Eric
in the village of Sarrazac, you will literally rub shoulders with
the locals. The place is always packed at lunchtime, and with a
fixed menu which combines quality with quantity ( and usually has
an alternative to the main course ) you wont feel like eating for
a long time afterwards !
Another
restaurant offering more than you can eat, with quality to match
is the Hotel de Paris in St. Pardoux la Riviere, in the direction
of Nontron. Especially good for Sunday lunch.
It
is hard to travel any distance in this region without encountering
a magnificent Chateau rising out of the countryside. Most are open
to the public, particularly during the summer months. 
Just
a few examples of other interesting visits are : Brantome, "the
Venice of the Perigord " and its abbey. Bourdeilles, a charming
village as well as an imposing chateau, St. Jean de Cole, one of
the "most beautifull villages of France" especially during
the floralies in May. Limoges and St. Yriex for Porcelaine, Le Bugue
for caves, its aquarium and medieval village, Les Eyzies, caves
and pre-history museum, and the Dordogne valley for canoeing, caves,
chateaux, and spectacular scenery.