Dordogne:
The Dordogne is one of the most beautiful parts of France, and is well known to the French for its food and wine, leading to the saying 'en Perigord, on Mange Bien. Perigord is the home of the truffle (the black diamond) and the world renowned foie gras. There are numerous local restaurants that offer all the regional delights at very affordable prices, it is easy to pass a delightful evening sampling the local delicacies whilst enjoying one of the regions fine wines.
The Dordogne River is very popular for those who enjoy canoeing and fishing, many beautiful chateaux can be seen whilst lazily meandering down the river. As the centre of prehistory in France, there are countless caves to explore and some of the worlds finest cave paintings can be found in the Dordogne, the National Museum of Prehistory is located at Les Eyzies, just 20 minutes from the house. There are some very good golf courses in the region. The Dordogne has something to offer everyone.
Sarlat:
Sarlat is one of the most fascinating and beautifully restored towns in France, it is the capital of Perigord Noir.
Sarlat occupies the top spot in terms of tourists and culture in this region. Over a million visitors discover or redisvover the medieval town every year and it deserves to be explored. The town is full of character and charm with medieval and renaissance houses built in the honey coloured local stone. There is a large market held every Saturday and a food market on a Wednesday morning where you can sample many of the regional delicacies and wines. The 16th & 17th century architectural treasures are here for your admiration and discovery. All summer there are wonderful musical festivals in nearby towns & numerous nocturnal markets where you can sample all the traditional delights whilst mingling with the locals. Three of the most beautiful perigord villages are close to the house. Many of the attractions the Dordogne has to offer can be easily reached from Sarlat.
Grogeac Haut The house :
In spring the fruit trees blossom on the winding terraces of the garden.
The deer pass by to eat the windfall fruit, red squirrels scurry along the paths and cheekily stop to ask for nuts.
In May the cuckoo returns to her nest and sings cheerily, whilst the green woodpecker can be heard in the trees.
In the early morning it is easy to find an astonishing variety of wild mushrooms, garden morilles can be found in May and in the autumn cepes can be found in the woods. The badgers snuffle at the bottom of the garden.
It is a place to relax and absorb the view whilst enjoying the local delights of foie gras and sampling the numerous local wines. The house is superbly located to offer you a wonderful holiday whether you prefer exploring or simply just relaxing by the swimming pool.
At the end of the day you can simply relax and enjoy the excellent views of the Dordogne valley.
Golf:
There are 9 golf courses closeby. The nearest is only 10km and is 9 holes. There are 8 other courses all less than an hour away, 5 are 18 hole courses and 3 are 9 hole courses. There is a comprehensive golf guide provided in the property which was created by a Lady Captain of golf in 2004.
Most golf clubs offer club hire, driving ranges, practice greens, professional hire and club amenities. Some have excellent restaurants as well as the club house. Reservations for the different courses can be arranged.
Other Activities:
Hot air ballooning, canoeing, sauna, gym paint balling and tourist flights over the Dordogne. Cycles can be hired at the house.
