Make a holiday rental home or villa in Ste Foy La Grande, France your home away from home

Ste Foy La Grande is a charming little town in the Gironde region of Aquitaine. Ste Foy La Grande is a charming bastide town standing on the banks of the River Dordogne, and home to one of the finest weekly markets in the whole of Gironde, held every Saturday. Ste Foy La Grande is a magnificent place to escape and indulge in the finest point of rural Aquitaine lifestyles.

Things to do in Ste Foy La Grande, France

Ste Foy La Grande is a beautiful town, totally charming in looks and atmosphere, and with all the facilities and luxuries you could need whilst on holiday in the region. The ancient centre is filled with little boutiques, timeless cafes and fine restaurants where lunch lasts hours due to the astonishing array of gourmet dishes that arrive at your table, complete with the perfect wine to accompany each course. Those wishing to return home with some special recipes under their belt will be wonderfully happy staying in self catering Ste Foy La Grande accommodation, as recipes and tips are always easy to come by, and the finest of fresh ingredients are easily sought. The vast market that rolls into town every Saturday is the best in the department, and is filled with fantastically fresh local produce.

The Dordogne River, on which the town stands, is always a treat for holiday makers and locals alike. The blissfully clean and clear waters of the Dordogne offer a perfect retreat from the heat of the midday sun, whether you sit in the shade along the banks, fishing rod in hand (permits are very easy to obtain from any of the local tabacs), slowly strolling along the shaded banks, stopping at some of the little river beaches and having a swim, or simply paddling slowly along the river’s gently flowing course in a rental canoe.

The river banks provide a marvellous route for walking, cycling and horse riding from a self catering Ste Foy La Grande villa, but the region is a maze of marked trails, so finding new routes is always a delight from a Ste Foy La Grande property. There is also an excellent golf course just 15 minutes from a St Foy La Grande gite, at Chateau des Vigieres, which is a stunning 18 hole course in the Gironde countryside, set among the famous vineyards of the region. Wine tours and wine tasting events are excellent in the region, and are readily available; perfect for amateur wine lovers and connoisseurs alike.

Places to visit on holiday in Ste Foy La Grande, France

The town of Bergerac is just a few miles along the River Dordogne from a holiday rental in Ste Foy La Grande. Bergerac is the largest town in the local area, and is a wonderfully picturesque place to spend a day, roaming the shop filled streets of the ancient centre, taking in one of the gourmet restaurants or hunting for the best wines produced in Aquitaine. The wine heritage of Bergerac is unsurpassed, with a great range of museums and cellars on show.

Weather in Ste Foy La Grande, France

Ste Foy La Grande never suffers from extremes of temperature. During the summer months, conditions remain blissfully warm, yet without becoming uncomfortably hot at any point. During July and August, you can expect daily peak temperatures to reach into the mid 30’s (˚C), and the long Indian summers that the region experiences are a true delight.

Cheap flights to Ste Foy La Grande, France

A holiday rental property in Ste Foy La Grande is just over 25km from Bergerac Airport (EGC). Bergerac Airport receives a great range of inbound flights direct from the UK, arriving from airports including Edinburgh (EDI), Manchester (MAN) the East Midlands (EMA), Birmingham (BHX) and London Gatwick on Flybe and Ryanair. A hire car is strongly recommended whilst staying in self catering St Foy La Grande accommodation.