© La Metairie Hotel, Mauzac
Escape to tranquility in the heart of the Perigord
Set in a picturesque 19th Century house, the hotel offers the perfect release from the stresses and strains of day to day life. The exposed beams add real character the building and the extensive grounds offer a great opportunity to explore or find a peaceful spot to relax.
You have the invite of 9 cosy, uniquely decorated rooms to choose from, each of which has satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and private bathroom.
In addition, a large pool and restaurant serving traditional, local food acts as a catalyst to truly make La Metairie worth a visit.
A large outdoor pool in the hotel gardens is the perfect spot to unwind after a days exploration. With seating on the terrace and shade to be found, it is the ideal sanctuary.
Food focus in the restaurant is on the culinary treats that the region has to offer and is prepared with a classical French touch.
All children under 6 are welcome to stay for free when using the existing beds and those needing a cot can also stay free of charge.
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.
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.
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.
This church in very bad condition after the war, and so it was lovingly restored in the 1950s by the locals of the town who were very attached to its heritage.
Trémolat's first church was built in the 9th century and now today all that remains of the original work are two arches, north and south of the nave at the intersection of the transept.
Although it is believed to have dated back to the eighth century, Father Goustat wrote in 1883 that this building could date back to VIII, XI or even the fourteenth century. It has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt in part or in whole over the years.
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.
The church at Saint-Martin is distinguished for its original frescoes, which can be foudn inside, and its dedication stone.
In the paper-making village of Couze-et-Saint-Front, this traditional mill still makes paper by hand.
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.
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.
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.
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.
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
The relaxed town of Le Bugue sits on the river Vézère where it's joined by the Doux. A more tranquil base for exploring the region, it has some pretty, narrow streets and a bustling market twice a week.
