Guidebook for Montcaret
Arts & Culture
Gallo-Roman Museum with fantastic Roman mosaics uncovered in the grounds of the church. French National Monument.
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Montcaret
Gallo-Roman Museum with fantastic Roman mosaics uncovered in the grounds of the church. French National Monument.
In July and August over 500 actors take part in the re-enactment of the last battle of the 100 Years War between France and England. France won! Fireworks finish off the evening.
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La Bataille de Castillon
25 Pl. Maréchal de TurenneIn July and August over 500 actors take part in the re-enactment of the last battle of the 100 Years War between France and England. France won! Fireworks finish off the evening.
This is the home of Philosopher Michel de Montaigne. It is possible to view the Tower where he worked and see the scribblings on the wall. He was also Mayor of Bordeaux.
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Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
This is the home of Philosopher Michel de Montaigne. It is possible to view the Tower where he worked and see the scribblings on the wall. He was also Mayor of Bordeaux.
Sightseeing
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fantastic example of 12th 13C town. Centre of the wine world too. Lots to do and see and taste! Only 20 minutes drive from us.
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Saint-Émilion
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fantastic example of 12th 13C town. Centre of the wine world too. Lots to do and see and taste! Only 20 minutes drive from us.
Great Castle for wandering around, looks how you imagine an old castle should look. Grotte de Celestine is also worth a visit.
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Rauzan
Great Castle for wandering around, looks how you imagine an old castle should look. Grotte de Celestine is also worth a visit.
An excellent example of a Bastide Town. Smaller and more accessible than Sarlat.
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Issigeac
An excellent example of a Bastide Town. Smaller and more accessible than Sarlat.
Getting Around
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great architecture and shopping. Park & Ride is only 4 euros for the day and that includes return tram tickets for up to 5 people. Bargain! Only 1 hour from us. Has International Airport and TGV train from Paris. Car rental from airport or station.
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Bordeaux
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great architecture and shopping. Park & Ride is only 4 euros for the day and that includes return tram tickets for up to 5 people. Bargain! Only 1 hour from us. Has International Airport and TGV train from Paris. Car rental from airport or station.
Bergerac old Ville is lovely to wander around. Some good restaurants too. Only 30 minutes from us. Has an airport and train from Bordeaux to Sarlat run from here. Car rental from airport or station.
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Bergerac
Bergerac old Ville is lovely to wander around. Some good restaurants too. Only 30 minutes from us. Has an airport and train from Bordeaux to Sarlat run from here. Car rental from airport or station.
Essentials
We have WiFi on site. Maison Arc-en-ciel near Saint Emilion your ideal location to stay, bed and breakfast and self catering .
Fauré Sourd
We have WiFi on site. Maison Arc-en-ciel near Saint Emilion your ideal location to stay, bed and breakfast and self catering .
Food Scene
Great little place that actually caters for Vegetarians and gluten free diets. Wow. Wine purchase too. Highly recommend.
Saint-Genès-de-Castillon
Great little place that actually caters for Vegetarians and gluten free diets. Wow. Wine purchase too. Highly recommend.
Sainte-Radegonde
For that special evening out. Lovely views too.
Lovely restaurant with good food. Great value at lunchtimes.
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L'Ardoise Restaurant
3 Route du PérigordLovely restaurant with good food. Great value at lunchtimes.
L'un des sens restaurant is a must for foodies. The chef is very talented. Menus from 30-45 euros, worth every cent!
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Villefranche-de-Lonchat
L'un des sens restaurant is a must for foodies. The chef is very talented. Menus from 30-45 euros, worth every cent!
Palma Nova is located right on the Dordogne River next to the canoe hire. It is seasonal. May-end Sept. Great place to grab a snack, drink or meal especially after a canoeing trip on the Dordogne.
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Pessac-sur-Dordogne
Palma Nova is located right on the Dordogne River next to the canoe hire. It is seasonal. May-end Sept. Great place to grab a snack, drink or meal especially after a canoeing trip on the Dordogne.
Shopping
Has the best market on a Sunday, smaller ones on Tues and Fri too. Lovely town to visit as well on the River Garonne. TGV also stops here from Paris. Car rental.
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Libourne
Has the best market on a Sunday, smaller ones on Tues and Fri too. Lovely town to visit as well on the River Garonne. TGV also stops here from Paris. Car rental.
Saturday market all year round is excellent. Lovely old medieval buildings.
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Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
Saturday market all year round is excellent. Lovely old medieval buildings.
Largest shopping food centre around in the area L'Eclerc, has everything under one roof. Car hire possible too.
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Pineuilh
Largest shopping food centre around in the area L'Eclerc, has everything under one roof. Car hire possible too.