Explore the Area
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
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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.
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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/
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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
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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/