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Visit the storybook Perigord/Dordogne Region in a traditional Stone Farmhouse with a tranquil valley view. Your Gite is located on a quiet semi-private single lane road, nestled amongst the idyllic countryside, in an hamlet of 18th century stone perigordian farmhouses. The pool, Jacuzzi, and sundeck are situated in the tranquil orchard, surrounded by grass, trees and flowers. Only 2 km from the dramatic Chateau de Hautefort! A magnificent 17th C Chateau that rivals those in the Loire Valley. Nearby are prehistoric sites, medieval villages, and castles. After a day of touring the sites, relax and enjoy the serene valley views from your terrace or the pool!

La Petite Rose is a beautifully restored 18th c. stone 1 bedroom home with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, living room with big fireplace, TV with DVD player, telephone, wireless internet access, and CD player.

Hautefort is a great bicycling and walking area with rolling hillsides and lovely forest and valley views. All services are within walking distance: 1 km to boulangerie, grocery store, and bank. 2 km to tabac, post office, and the office of tourism. 2.5km to a swimming lake.

The Perigord is famous for it's hearty food: black truffles, canard, pate de foie gras, cepes, and walnuts, with many good restaurants in the area. The wine regions of Bergerac and Bordeaux are only 1 hour to 1.5 hours away.

There are many famous tourist sites: grottes (caves), Troglodyte sites, Bastille towns, Castles, and old villages are less than 1-hour drive away (Lascaux is only 20 minutes).Valley’s with castles where one can easily imagine bandits, knights in armor and the primitive life of the peasants. Many sporting activities in the area: basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, bocce, canoeing, fishing, etc...

Flights to Bordeaux, Limoges, Bergerac, Brive La Gaillard.
Train to Perigueux, Brive, Limoges.

Step back in time to the old France of farms and castles and caves and stone villages; and after touring, enjoy a wonderful bottle of Bergerac or Bordeaux Wine with some of France's famous cheeses!

And after a day of touring, unwind in the Jacuzzi and enjoy the unobstructed view of the myriad of stars!

Visit our website to see many photos of the 2 availabe houses and the region.