The Chateau des Milandes is in the village and overlooks the Dordogne river and was home to Josephine Baker. She awed Paris with her flamboyant revues in the first half of the twentieth century and later moved to Les Milandes where she famously adopted twelve children known as the "Rainbow Tribe". The Chateau now features an exhibition to her extraordinary life as well as parkland and formal French gardens. Well worth a visit, there are also falconry displays and a small restaurant.
Built by Jospephine Baker, the Parc is now a restaurant and bar and is a beautiful place to sit with a beer or glass of wine and absorb the beauty of the indolent river flowing past. It also has a tennis court, swimming pool and mini golf and is a five minute walk from the houses.
Our nearest village on the river with beach which has a very good little cafe/brasserie with outside terrace, butcher, baker, small supermarket and canoe rental. Overlooked by a magnificent Medieval Chateau which was occupied by the English during the Hundred Year’s war with museum of medieval weaponry which boys of all ages will love!
The village rises dramatically from the valley floor through narrow medieval streets to the Magnificent Chateau perched high on the cliffs with stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside. A good selection of shops, galleries/antiques restaurants and hotels and a great canoe stop.
One of the “plus belles villages de France” the village again rises from the valley floor rising up a magnificent rock face floodlit at night.Church, boat excursions, Chateau and a good choice of restaurants and shops.
One of the best preserved hilltop bastide towns with possibly the best view in the Dordogne and entered through one of three 13th century gateways.Truly beautiful, you stroll through streets unchanged over the centuries with rose fronted cottages and pretty squares where you can sit and watch the world go by.
Is our nearest town with the amenities that you would expect such as supermarkets, doctors, garages, maison de la presse and a wonderful market on Sunday. It has several cafes, some of which are worth a visit to step back in time, an excellent producer where you can buy foie gras, confit, rillettes and more local products.
Is capital of the Perigord Noir and stunning. It has been immaculately restored and you can wander through beautiful Medieval streets among fifteenth and sixteenth century houses constructed in mellow honey coloured stone and imagine you’ve been transported back in time. Enjoy a coffee or drink in the main square or visit one of the many contemporary shops.
Worth visiting the Musee National de Prehistoire and Troglodite Caves.
