![]() ![]() The parks and gardens, but mostly landscapes worthy of a painters palet or the artistic eye of a photographer. The street markets with local farmers and their home grown products. the gourmet will find her heaven on earth. Gastronomy the abundance of « the good things in life » : foie gras, potted duck, wild mushrooms, local cheeses, fresh fruit and plenty of vegetables. The vineyards of Bergerac, of Buzet, of Thézac and of Cahors. The old country churches, often of Roman architecture, the cloisters and priories : some of them witnessed the passage of the Pilgrims. Sarlat, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Villeréal. The medieval towns and the « bastides » : very old, fortified towns, built according to a standard layout. But there are also castles like « Les Milandes », once the home of Josephine Baker and her children. The fortified castles which are the historical witnesses of the disputes between France and England : the castles of Bonaguil, Beynac and Castelnaud. Limestone caverns, geological chasms with rock and crystal formations, prehistoric shelters with sculptures and rock drawings : Lascaux II, Gouffre de Padirac, Grottes de Cougnac. The marvels of the region : The Dordogne and Vézère valleys, with their prehistoric sites : Les Eyzies, La Roque St Christophe. The holiday resort is situated at a leisurely 10 minutes walk downhill from the Biron castle, on the road to Lacapelle Biron. The castle dominates the landscape and is surrounded by a small village with old stone houses. It borders on the departments of the Lot and the Lot-et-Garonne, giving you greater access to a large number of tourist sites. That is why this group of castles is so unique.īiron is situated in the sector of the Purple Périgord (the color of its red wine), in the southern Dordogne. Every now and then another part was built on always in the style of the time, either residential or defensive. The family of Gontaut Biron were the owners for ten generations. The Castle of Biron is a group of castles rather than a single one. ![]() Your hosts can point you to all the marvelous things to do and to see in this beautiful region – a region they know as well as the backs of their hands. There’s a swimming pool where you can cool down and laze around and a playground for small children. No disco music in the evening, or noisy activities during the day. Holidays to the rhythm of nature, peace and relaxation. The veranda has a garden table and chairs, for your meals or drinks outside. The latter allows for a 2nd bedroom for 2 people with 2 single beds on the mezzanine floor. The interior is in the Périgord style, with the roof beams close together and with an elevated pitch to the roof. One of the chalets is built for physically disabled people and complies with national regulations.ĭownstairs there is an open style kitchen, a living room with a comfortable seating arrangement, a separate toilet, a bathroom with shower and washbasin and a bedroom for 2 people with a double or 2 single beds. ft) floor space, as well as a veranda of 15m² (160 sq. Each chalet is roomy with more than 50m² (540 sq.
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