Fishing:
The large well stocked lake offers carp, rud, roach and perch.
Carp of up to 20lbs have been caught in the lake. They have been well fed and offer easy fishing for children and fun for all the family. A large hunk of bread on the end of a line is normally all you need.
General Information:
The summer season in the Dordogne offers hundreds of different events from town to town. Bergerac alone has 10 different events ranging from fireworks on the 14 July to long weekends of wine and food festivals. The local restaurants range from 4 couse set lunches with wine at 10 Euros to the 4 star restaurant at Chateau les Vigiers.
There is lots of information available and the owner is on hand to give you his personal advice.
Wine:
Les Vachers is at the heart of the wine growing region. Bordeaux and St Emilion to the west and Bergerac to the north.
There are hundreds of wine producing chateaux in the area, many of whom offer free tasting. The owner is on hand to give his advice and to direct you to the award winning vineyards in the area.
Golf:
A private 9 hole pitch and putt course is set in the surrounding grounds, with the lake being a water hazard! Most holes are a par three with a couple of par 4s so those kids (and big kids) can play while Mum relaxes by the private pool.
A full range of golf clubs are available for your use during your stay at no extra charge. Ladies clubs, left handed ones and even kiddies clubs are available so no excuses.
Chateau les Vigiers is a golf and leisure complex which is only 7km from Les Vachers. It offers a 18 hole golf course and driving range. There is also a 6 hole academy course. Visitors are welcome and golfers with minimum 36 handicap can play, with clubs, trolleys and electric carts for hire.
The chateau also offers 2 restaurants and a beauty salon.
There are many other courses in the vicinity, the owner can give directions.