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At Home Abroad
- The Dordogne |
| The Dordogne of France is an
extraordinary region of medieval castles, rivers, prehistoric caves, fois
gras and walnuts! At Home Abroad offers both country houses and
chateaux. |
RESTORED FARMHOUSE WITH CHARACTER
AND PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL |
The main part of this nicely restored house dates back 200 years. Modern amenities
now prevail. A few kilometers are are the picturesque villages of St. Pompon and Daglan
where you will find restaurants, bar, bakers and other facilities. There are many fascinating
chateaux in the immediate region as well as rivers for canoeing.
Amenities include: washing
machine, fireplace, 3 satellite TVs, baby crib, high chair, phone/fax, BBQ, fenced in
swimming pool 15 x 30 ft. Set in two wings, the farmhouse has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms,
perfect for a family of 4 but possible on arrangement for up to 5 persons.
For complete details, ask for REF B-786
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A 17th CENTURY PRIVATE CHATEAU
WITH POOL AND CHAPEL |
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chateau is a beautiful mansion set in over 50 acres of gardens and woods
in the heart of Perigord Pourpre (crimson), aptly named because of the
color of the local red Bergerac wines. You will find the comforts of home
in this wonderful domain. Although there are 7 Bedrooms and 4 Baths,
occupants are limited to 8, (more with permission of owner). The
chateau provides a splendid base for sightseeing as well as leisure
pastimes.. golf, tennis, riding, area music and wine festivals and local
fairs. Interiors have been restored with care, preserving the high beamed
ceilings and hand-made terracotta tile floors.
Amenities include: a grand piano and sound system. Housekeeper
service is included part-time.
Extra services are easily arranged.
2 week
minimum stay during high summer season.
High speed trains from Paris
connect to nearby Bergerac as well as air service Paris-Bergerac.
Bordeaux
just one and a half hour drive. |
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CHATEAU LA BOURGONIE
At Home Abroad is pleased to offer the
South Wing of Chateau La Bourgonie, a 14th and 17th century family chateau in the
beautiful Periogord Noir of the Dordogne. The wing can be rented as a 4, 5or 6
bedroom accommodation. The rooms are spacious and handsomely furnished with
many lovely antiques, fireplaces, modern bathrooms and private garden area for
outdoor dining/living. The chateau is beautifully positioned in 75 acres of
cultivated fields, woodlands and footpaths. Life is peaceful yet within very
easy reach of all the castles, grottos ,rivers and sights of the region.
Maid, cook, baby sitter, and even a knowledgeable private guide can be
arranged.
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