© Domaine des Faures, Gaugeac
Peaceful seclusion in country manor estate
Originally built in 1673, the manor house has been lovingly restored using traditional techniques. With pale stone walls and light green shutters, the house is now a comfortable and inviting abode with many modern conveniences. It is situated on its own 100 organic acre farm and has fabulous views of the countryside and Monpazier.
There is a selection of 4 en suite bedrooms to choose from and can accommodate anything from a single occupancy through to a 3 person room. Each is decorated with elegance and style, making you feel completely at home. Some have the luxury of a marble fireplace.
Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room or out on the rear terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.
There is also the option of a self-catered rental property on site. It can sleep up to 9 people and is a hugely appealing option for a family or two.
A stunning dark blue heated pool lays in the properties garden. It is surrounded by wooden decking with plenty of seating and shade and has untouched panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
With a prior request, a 4 course dinner with wine and hot drinks can be prepared at the property with the freshest local produce.
Children are more than welcome to stay, with high chairs, cots and a bed guard available.
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.
Perched high on a hill, this huge château was built and owned by the Gontaut-Biron family until the 20th century. Today is contains a mix of architectural styles, extravagant Renaissance and Gothic features combining with medieval. It has an interesting two-level chapel dating from the 14th century. The châeau is often used in period dramas and films.
The ruins of Château de Bonaguil house what is left of a castle constructed in the time of Louis XI, and then rebuilt in the 15th century. With its six towers and seven turrets, it was one of the most grand château in the region. It is heavily fortified with double walls and a leaf-shaped keep. It is a popular attraction and holds summer performances in its grounds.
Treat yourself to an intriguing discovery with this intimate and charming medieval castle. Walk in the garden and enjoy unforgettable views of the Nauze valley.
Discover the daily life of peasants who inhabited these underground dwellings in the Middle Ages, between the 13th & 18th centuries.
Founded by Gérard de Salles in 1115, and affiliated to the Cistercians, the Cadouin Abbey is an incredibly well-preserved example of religious architecture.
These caves were discovered in 2000 by quarrying work and contain a unique concentration of calcite formations.
Sitting proud on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nauze valley, this fortified town boasts seven bell towers and an 11th century keep that is still standing, despite numerous invasions and wars.
A small but beautiful medieval village built around the Cadoudin Abbey, constructed by the Cistercians in the 12th century. It's situated very close to the neighbouring larger town of Le Buisson de Cadouin
Founded in 1261, Lalinde was the first English bastide. Situated on the banks of the Dorgdogne, the town is also crossed by the Canal de Lalinde, constructed to bypass the dangerous rapids of Grand Thoret.
Couze used to be a paper-making village and a number of its old mills are still in existence, using the power of the Couze river to turn the water wheel.
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.
Limeuil is a picturesque old village which features on the list of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'. It has a pretty park on the top of the hill and some ruins from its medieval past.
