Make a holiday rental property or villa in St Germain du Salembre, France your home away from home

Set in the heart of the Dordogne, St Germain du Salembre is a wonderfully authentic little village, perfectly quiet, yet surrounded by all that makes the Dordogne so popular with foreign visitors. Everything you need for a relaxing holiday can be found within the village, including a boulangerie which still bakes in a wood burning oven, and the aromas that drift through the village in the morning are the best alarm clock available! A holiday rental villa in St Germain du Salembre provides you with the perfect spot in which to completely unwind and enjoy the finer things in life.

Things to do in St Germain du Salembre, France

Located in the lush Isle Valley, in Perigord Blanc, St Germain du Salembre is an idyllic spot from which to explore. The medieval market town of St Astier is just a few miles away, allowing you to buy the best of local wines (there are many to choose from), as well as the finest local delicacies and ingredients should you wish to try your hand at cooking local recipes during your stay in a self catering St Germain du Salembre property. If you are not already familiar with your favourite wines from the region, there are a great number of wine chateaux tours and wine tasting sessions to enjoy, letting you gain invaluable local wine knowledge, and get a look inside some of the most impressive chateau in the Dordogne.

St Germain du Salembre stands in the middle of the Foret de la Double, which shrouds the hills and valleys for miles around. The forest offers blissful shade from the summer heat, as well as almost endless routes for walking, cycling and horse riding. Lake Jemaye, which can be reached in a few hours on foot or a few minutes by car from a holiday rental gite in St Germain du Salembre, is a wonderful place to relax, where you can sail, fish or simply relax by the still water.

Places to visit on holiday in St Germain du Salembre, France

The Dordogne, known as the land of 1,001 castles, is scattered with medieval villages, imposing chateaux and blissfully peaceful lake beaches; all of which are easily accessible from any St Germain du Salembre accommodation. There are almost endless attractions to explore, including the towns of Riberac, Perigueux and Bergerac.

Weather in St Germain du Salembre, France

The seasons arrive slightly earlier in the Dordogne than they do at home. With warm springs leading into hot summers in May, when average daily temperatures start to creep into the low 30’s (˚C), the holiday season in St Germain du Salembre is wonderfully long. Summers are blissfully warm, and greeted by long leisurely lunches outside, and winters remain surprisingly mild.

Cheap flights to St Germain du Salembre, France

A hire car is strongly recommended during your stay in a St Germain du Salembre holiday rental, as it allows you to really explore the whole region, including the castles, wine chateaux, fishing rivers, golf courses and walking trails of Perigord Blanc. The nearest airport to a self catering St Germain du Salembre villa is Bergerac (EGC) just 45km away. Both Ryanair and EasyJet provide direct flights from across the UK.