Esther And Jamie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful fortified or “Bastide” town with a lovely square surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars. Expect live music and a cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere and It’s only 12 minutes by car from House on the Hill. You can hire bikes here and enjoy the quiet roads to explore the area. Take a picnic and sit by the river maybe? As with most French towns there is a weekly market and usually a lot going on, especially in the summer months.
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EYMET
Beautiful fortified or “Bastide” town with a lovely square surrounded by restaurants, cafes and bars. Expect live music and a cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere and It’s only 12 minutes by car from House on the Hill. You can hire bikes here and enjoy the quiet roads to explore the area. Take a picnic and sit by the river maybe? As with most French towns there is a weekly market and usually a lot going on, especially in the summer months.
Another beautiful fortified town that’s great for a lazy brunch or afternoon/evening meal. Maybe combine it with other Bastides en-route to make a day if it?
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Monpazier
Another beautiful fortified town that’s great for a lazy brunch or afternoon/evening meal. Maybe combine it with other Bastides en-route to make a day if it?
Food scene
Our local village and only 3 minutes by car from House on the Hill. This is where you can pick up some bread, buy some meat from the traditional butcher for a barbecue, as well enjoy an aperitif at a local bar. Our favourite cafe the “Rendezvous cafe” can be found here for an “English” breakfast after a big night out or the awesome Falafel burger which is a personal favourite! - Lauzun also has some truly striking architecture and history for such a small village. A lovely place for a Sunday morning stroll.
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Lauzun
Our local village and only 3 minutes by car from House on the Hill. This is where you can pick up some bread, buy some meat from the traditional butcher for a barbecue, as well enjoy an aperitif at a local bar. Our favourite cafe the “Rendezvous cafe” can be found here for an “English” breakfast after a big night out or the awesome Falafel burger which is a personal favourite! - Lauzun also has some truly striking architecture and history for such a small village. A lovely place for a Sunday morning stroll.
The lovely old town of Bergerac is a great place to get a meal and enjoy the atmosphere or try some lovely Bergerac wine overlooking the Dordogne river. Maybe try “Quai Cyrano” which is a showcase of Bergerac wine with its fantastic tasting area, cloister and wine museum. Take a boat trip up the river, get an ice cream and buy some wine to bring back to your House on the Hill Gite to enjoy or maybe it will make it home with you!
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Bergerac
The lovely old town of Bergerac is a great place to get a meal and enjoy the atmosphere or try some lovely Bergerac wine overlooking the Dordogne river. Maybe try “Quai Cyrano” which is a showcase of Bergerac wine with its fantastic tasting area, cloister and wine museum. Take a boat trip up the river, get an ice cream and buy some wine to bring back to your House on the Hill Gite to enjoy or maybe it will make it home with you!
Eymet
Market
As well a another pretty “Bastide” town, here you can find one of the best markets in the region on a Sunday morning. In the summer months it will be busy but the buzzy atmosphere and many cafes will mean you are likely to have an enjoyable time in this pretty town. In the autumn there is a pumpkin festival and winter it’s a lot quieter but equally charming and more chilled. Located just 20 minutes away from House on the Hill.
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Issigeac
As well a another pretty “Bastide” town, here you can find one of the best markets in the region on a Sunday morning. In the summer months it will be busy but the buzzy atmosphere and many cafes will mean you are likely to have an enjoyable time in this pretty town. In the autumn there is a pumpkin festival and winter it’s a lot quieter but equally charming and more chilled. Located just 20 minutes away from House on the Hill.
Vineyards and Chateaux
A lovely Chateau overlooking Bergerac with great views, and the world famous Vineyards. Great for some lunch, wine tasting and visiting the Chateau and only 30 minutes from us on quiet roads passing other vineyards you could visit.
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Monbazillac
A lovely Chateau overlooking Bergerac with great views, and the world famous Vineyards. Great for some lunch, wine tasting and visiting the Chateau and only 30 minutes from us on quiet roads passing other vineyards you could visit.
A lovely Chateau to explore only 20 minutes away. It’s the Chateau of games, so expect over 80 games of skill that kids and grown ups will love. A truly beautiful chateau, great photos to be taken and also nice for a coffee or glass of wine!
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Chateau de Bridoire
A lovely Chateau to explore only 20 minutes away. It’s the Chateau of games, so expect over 80 games of skill that kids and grown ups will love. A truly beautiful chateau, great photos to be taken and also nice for a coffee or glass of wine!
lovely chateau to visit and do some shopping or have lunch. Friendly American owners will show you round on an very informative tour of the vineyards and buildings.Pre booking is essential, and as its popular well in advance if possible.
Château de Fayolle
lovely chateau to visit and do some shopping or have lunch. Friendly American owners will show you round on an very informative tour of the vineyards and buildings.Pre booking is essential, and as its popular well in advance if possible.
Our favourites
lovely English run cafe. Great for a full breakfast or evening meal with a warm welcome. Book for evening meal to be sure of a table.
Le Rendez-Vous Café
lovely English run cafe. Great for a full breakfast or evening meal with a warm welcome. Book for evening meal to be sure of a table.
local restaurant that does an incredibly well priced fixed lunch with wine. Expect a BIG multicourse meal for little money. Eclectic interior, French owners. These are the local experiences that are sadly in decline.
Le Tuquet, 24560 Bouniagues, França
local restaurant that does an incredibly well priced fixed lunch with wine. Expect a BIG multicourse meal for little money. Eclectic interior, French owners. These are the local experiences that are sadly in decline.
another local, multi course,fixed price small menu restaurant that is great value. Book ahead as its very popular. Wine included. Sit out on the shaded terrace in the summer or the dining room in winter.
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Restaurant Le Vieux Porche
Place de la Mairieanother local, multi course,fixed price small menu restaurant that is great value. Book ahead as its very popular. Wine included. Sit out on the shaded terrace in the summer or the dining room in winter.
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Le Tuquet, 24560 Bouniagues, França
Conselho para os viajantes
Costumes e cultura
Tables gourmandes
Many towns in the region have “Tables Gourmandes” events at weekends where you can take your own plate and cutlery and buy food from the street sellers, find a table and enjoy the atmosphere, frequent live music and sometimes, just sometimes fireworks. A true local night out that is enjoyable, relaxed and fun. The nearest one is Lauzun, 2 minutes away.....
Como economizar
Farmers shop
For super fresh and well priced fruit and vegetables turn right at the bottom of our driveway and go for about 1.5km to Ferme du Launalet. A small building on the right, has the best seasonal vegetables and fruit.