Explore the Area

La Rochefoucauld Chateau

Visit a Chateau

La Rochefoucauld

Distance - 30-min drive

La Rochefoucauld has a wonderful Chateau with a full dressing up room for kids (and big kids!) www.chateau-la-rochefoucauld.com/

Wander a market in a local town

Explore the local town Piegut-Pluviers with its local market on a Wednesday morning (get there early for the best deals).

Distance - 15 minute drive

  • Cycling and walking

    There are plenty of local walks and cycles to let you stretch your legs - please see the leaflets in the farmhouse on arrival.

  • Canoe down the Dordogne

    Montbron has an excellent base for kayaking offering routes lasting 45 mins to 4 1/2 hrs - no experience necessary - https://canoe-montbron.fr/en/

  • Play golf

    The nearby Golf International de La Preze hosts an 18 hole championship course, an 18 hole pitch and put course and a driving range. Located en route to Montbron - https://www.chronogolf.fr/club/golf-international-de-la-preze

  • Local Vineyard

    Whilst most big vineyards are a bit of a drive away, there are 2 small but lovely vineyards in Montbron. Head to St Sornin (///fasten.traitor.restrained) to buy direct. Next door is the even smaller, organic Guimbelot (///hamburger.guitars.allergic) who produce excellent white wines. Contact the team to arrange a visit, tour and tasting https://leguimbelot.com/

Day trip to Bergerac to visit the vineyards

Distance - 1 hr 45mins drive

We are just 1hr 45 mins from the Bergerac wine region, home of the famous Monbazilliac pudding wine.

Bordeaux is just over 2 hours away for true wine lovers.

Michelin Star Dining

Distance - 1 hour

Make the trip to Moulin de la Tardoire, a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in the Michelin Guide 2023 with menus from 28 euros. https://www.moulindelatardoire.fr/