Fishing:
The large well stocked lake offers carp, rod, roach and perch. Carp of up to 1M have been caught in the lake. They have been well fed and offer easy fishing for children and fun for all the family. Previous guests include serious anglers who have been impressed by the size and number of carp in the lake. Catch of 60lb to 80lb per hour is possible. A large hunk of bread on a hook 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 course set lunches with wine at 10 Euros a head 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, with 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 area is often host to wine festivals in the summer season.
Golf:
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 a minimum 36 handicap can play with clubs, trolleys and electric carts for hire. The chateau also offers 2 restaurants and a beauty salon with spa and gym facilities.
The private nine hole pitch and putt course with par 3 holes and a couple of par 4s has been set in the 10 hectares surrounding the house. Number 3 with a shot over the lake is particularly challenging! A full range of clubs are available to use at no extra charge. Ladies clubs, left handed clubs and even kiddies clubs are all available so no excuses not to have a go. The owner doesn't take much persuading in joining you for a round.
marks the location of the property in Perigord Pourpre
