Cadouin, Perigord Noir

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.

Exceptional locations around France, including Dordogne, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

The largest cave in the Périgord region, close to the pretty and tranquil town of Le Bugue. Proumeyssac has a vast subterranean grotto reaching 40 metres in height.

This beautiful and vast area has been split into themed garden areas, with interpretive trails running through them to both educate and add to the enjoyment of visitors.

With nearly 200 species of bamboo and 210 other grasses from around the world as well as rare trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs and wild, this is a truely wonderful collection.

These caves were discovered in 2000 by quarrying work and contain a unique concentration of calcite formations.

The church at Saint-Martin is distinguished for its original frescoes, which can be foudn inside, and its dedication stone.

Stone walls, high ceilings, charming surroundings and elegant table settings lure you into the restaurant, with precise modern day interpretations of classic regional food, made from the finest local produce.

Located 50 yards from the Vieux Logis Hotel, the Bistrot de la Place has exposed wooden beams, simple yet effective place settings and makes you feel immediately comfortable in the fuss free, cosy setting in the centre of Trèmolat.

Set in the hotel's 19th Century building, the dining room has wonderful stone walls and comforting, traditional table settings. Weather permitting, you may be able to relish your meal outside on the flowery terrace overlooking the lush garden or even down by the pool.

The young chef at this restaurant, David Beyney, produces creative French cuisine using local products. It is a real gem of a restaurant, located high in the Périgord village of Audrix. There is also a small attractive hotel attached.

Part of the successful Edward 1er Hotel, the restaurant has a lot to live up to. Welcoming and professional staff greet you into the small 28 seat dining room and you are sure to be delighted by the experience and attention to detail from start to finish.

With a terrace set alongside the Vezerie river and within a hotel clad in Virginia Creeper and decorated with heart, warmth and style, the restaurant is hugely inviting.

With family, in a group, with friends and at any age, you can explore at your own pace two of the most beautiful rivers of Périgord.

With family, in a group, with friends and at any age, you can explore at your own pace two of the most beautiful rivers of Périgord.

Renovated 16th century farmhouse in Dordogne.

Renovated 16th century farmhouse in Dordogne.

Surrounded by a patchwork of fields and forests in the picturesque Perigord Noir area, the charming village of Prats-du-Perigord, with its honey coloured stone buildings topped with pitched roofs of deep red tiles, is most typical of the region. 

This recently renovated semi-detached stone village house is a delightful addition to our collection of properties in the picturesque Dordogne region. Situated along one of the narrow lanes in the village of Prats-du-Périgord, La Croix is a restoration that blends the traditional with the contemporary to great effect.

Enjoy French country living at La Castille, a beautifully restored 18th Century stone bastide which offers charm and style in abundance, in an area renowned for delicious food and wine. La Castille is the sister property to La Perigourdine and La Petite Maison.

Decorated in chic but subtle style this pretty cream coloured stone cottage is the epitome of a charming rural retreat yet is within walking distance of the impressive bastide of Castillonnes.

The undulating countryside north of the River Lot is dotted with chestnut woods and stone villages. In a tiny hamlet, close to the border with the Dordogne (3km), sits La Maison Fleurie, a picturesque stone cottage, adorned with pots of colourful flowers.

In the land of truffles, cepes, chateaus and exquisite scenery, La Millasserie stands as the ideal base for your holiday. With wonderful stone walls, red slate roofing, flourishing gardens and outdoor swimming pool, there is little not to love about this charming little place.

"Le Centenaire" was open in 1964, 100 years after the first prehistoric discovery in the region. Recently renovated in 2013, the hotel creates a comforting home from home environment with all the conveniences of a modern day hotel that you would hope for.

Just 300m from the Cadouin Abbey and in the heart of the Pèrigord Noir, the Villa is in the ideal location to explore the surrounding area and region. Decorated with charming antique furniture, a tasteful touch and with exposed stone walls, the B&B is a place you cannot help but embrace.

Designed to make you feel immediately at home, the tastefully decorated rooms, luscious gardens and gently meandering stream are all you need to relax into a well earned break.

In an area famed for its chateaus, prehistoric sites and postcard medieval villages, this contemporary converted 19th Century coach house has it all. A spa, 2 restaurants, panoramic views , large terrace and outdoor pool.

Sat alongside the Vezerie river, the old Bourgeois property clad in Virginia Creeper has been run by Claudine and Gerard Brun for nearly 30 years. The interior and bedrooms have been decorated with comfort and authentic charm in mind. With warming colours of the region and modern day technology coming together, you get the best of both worlds.

Perigord authentic house with about 160m2 living space surrounded by a lovely garden and orchard of 1600m2.

Typical stone house Perigord style dating from 1807 completely renovated.

The property,dating from the 17th century, lies in a quiet, open valley, fed by a small stream.

The chateau is located in a calm area close to the shops, 45 minutes from Brive airport and 75 minutes for Bergerac airport.

Located about 50 minutes away from Bergerac airport, this house has a living space of 265m2 and a garden of 6398m2 of land.

In a typical environment of the Dordogne, superb set of properties with a mansion with a living room of 68m2 and 6 rooms and a listed 3 bedrooms cottages and private pool, a second holiday 3 bedrooms, large heated pool, in a lovely over 1.8 hectares garden.