area information

Location

Chez Tendeau is situated in a private location deep in "Perigord Vert (& the Dordogne)" just 2.5 km from the pretty town of Bussiere Badil suitable for local shopping. Large weekly markets and super supermarkets can be found close by in Piegut, Montbron & Nontron. There is an excellent choice of local restaurants to suit every budget - "Ferme Auberge de Vallarde (Busserolles), Café des Artist (Bussiere Badil), Auberge du Vieux Chateau (Varaignes) within 5 to 10 minutes drive. A gourmet's feast, at St Saud Lacoussiere just a 25 minute drive.

This is an unspoilt region of rolling wooded countryside interspersed with numerous rivers and lakes. This beautiful area has been designated a Regional Park - the Parc Regional de Perigord Limousin - you will find plenty of interesting information at the house.

The area is full of fascinating market towns - you can choose a different market practically every day to browse around. Interesting Chateaux and a range of cultural activities are nearby with the larger centres of Perigueux, Limoges, and Angouleme all within an hour's drive. For a day out try wine tasting at one of the famous vineyards near Bordeaux, brandy at Cognac, exploring the Dordogne Valley or even a trip to the coast of the Charente Maritime.

Activities

If in doubt bring your bikes - the leafy country lanes & paths are idyllic for cycling with almost no traffic. Canoes and kayaks can be hired from Montbron (10 minutes away) and Brantome for 1 hour to 1 day, depending on how energetic you are feeling. There is a very good quality 18 hole golf course (Golf de La Preze) approx 10 minutes away.This region is lovely for walking and there are many well-marked footpath routes to suit all ages. Horse riding is available at various local riding stables. There are 3 tennis courts at Bussiere Badil (one covered for shaded games) and others found in most local villages and towns.

The great local pastime is fishing and the owners can probably arrange for some private fishing nearby, alternatively permits can be purchased locally for the lakes and rivers within a short drive. This region has many local leisure lakes with beach areas, supervised swimming, pedalos etc, all listed at the property.

Getting there

Access to the Dordogne area and Perigord has improved dramatically in recent years with the development of the A89 motorway, the TGV fast train service to Angouleme and the growing number of direct low cost flights which are now available with Ryanair from Stanstead and Liverpool to Limoges(Limoges airport is less that an hour from the house). Although slightly further afield it also makes sense to consider the Ryanair and BmiBaby flights available which include Stanstead and Southampton to Bergerac and Manchester to Bordeaux.