Self-catering holiday homes: Payzac barn with pool

Make a holiday rental home or villa in Payzac, France your home away from home

The village of Payzac lies in a stunning rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and the fragrant blossom of apple orchards. Located in the northern Dordogne, near the border with Haute-Vienne and Correze, Payzac is a wonderful base for exploration of south eastern France, and has all the facilities you will need for a fully relaxing break, including a wonderful restaurant, a butcher, chemist and bank. Those looking for somewhere to truly relax and take in the best of Dordogne cultures, a self catering Payzac property rental offers exactly that.

Things to do in Payzac, France

A Payzac holiday has something for everyone. There are tennis courts, golf courses, riding stables, wine tasting centres, walking trails and mountain bike hire centres within walking distance of any Payzac accommodation. Despite being such a great location for active holidays in the stunning scenery of Perigord Vert, many Payzac holidays end up being anything but active! The scenery is such that lazing by the side of your Payzac villa pool never looses its appeal, and the length of lunches in the region means half the afternoon is spent sipping the finest of local wines and giving your taste buds a real work out, with truffles, fois gras, wild mushroom and duck dishes of the highest quality.

There is even a beautiful lake, Lake Rouffiac, just a few miles from Payzac, with a glorious lake beach and a sailing centre from which you can hire boats or take sailing lessons. Swimming is very popular in the clean waters of Lake Rouffiac, and canoes are available for hire. The lake is also a magnificent place to start walks, as it is set in 60 hectares of pristine woodland, which conceals a maze of walking and riding trails.

The wine making credentials of the region are unquestionable, and from connoisseurs to interested beginners you can enjoy some wonderful wine tasting sessions and vineyard tours, which often also include a tour of the elegant chateaux that adorn the landscape.

Places to visit on holiday in Payzac, France

There are hundreds of attractions throughout the Dordogne, from the medieval masterpiece of Sarlat to the pre-historic marvels at Lisieux, and all are within easy reach on a day trip from a Payzac holiday rental villa.

Weather in Payzac, France

The weather is Payzac is usually wonderfully mild and dry. The summer months are a delight, with daily peak temperatures in July and August soaring into the mid 30’s (˚C) on a regular basis. Summer evenings are blissfully balmy, and the Indian summer seems to last forever.

Cheap flights to Payzac, France

Limoges (LIG) and Bergerac (EGC) airports can both be reached in around an hour from a holiday rental villa in Payzac. Both airports are surprisingly well connected to airports throughout the UK, both big and small, with Ryanair and Flybe providing direct flights to both. Having the use of a hire car during your stay is very highly recommended, as it gives you the freedom to really explore and loose yourself in the French countryside.

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