Les Vignes and its surrounding Areas


    St Vivien

Our tranquil little village is situated on the top a of plateau about a 10 minute drive from the majestic river Dordogne. Along the Dordogne valley are attractive towns and villages full of lovely buildings, quaint squares, shops and, of course, restaurants.

St Vivien is one of the wine producing villages on the "Route des Vins", a trip which is a must for wine fans. The Route des Vins takes you past (don't go past too many them!) vineyards and Chateaux large and small, most of which offer tours and tastings. (We strongly recommend that you take a spare driver!)

    St. Foy-Le-Grande

This is a fortified French Bastide town on the Dordogne river. The Saturday Market and selection of small shops offer limitless goods and services. The Le Clerc supermarket on the road to St. Foy, offers one-stop shopping for all the necessary food and wine items during your stay (approximately 15 minutes by car).

A superb firework display over the river Dordogne marks July 14th!

    Castillon-La-Bataille

This is a typical French commercial market town and a fortified English Bastide along the Dordogne river. July and August are great months to catch the re-enactment of the final battle of 1493 between the English and French (a spectacle not to be missed) - the "Battle of Castillion". (approximately 15 minutes by car).

    Bergerac

Wine lovers flock to this legendary hometown of Cyrano de Bergerac where you will find not only the best wines but also fine examples of medieval architecture. The area includes the 'Maison du Vin'; the centre of this famous wine producing region; also notable home to Pate de Fois Gras and truffles. A spectacular selection of regional produce, fine shops and gourmet restaurants. Take a relaxing boat trip on the famous Dordogne.(approximately 30 minutes by car).





    Bordeaux

You should not leave the area without seeing the principal city of southwest France. Comparable to Paris in terms of amenities and sightseeing, Bordeaux offers major shopping facilities, theatres, art galleries and museums, without the size and chaos of the capital.





    St. Emilion

Another fine example of English Bastide with its monolithic church situated on the face of an escarpment overlooking the Dordogne valley. This is a town not to be missed - a great chance to search for wines and to tour local chateaux which offer samples of their produce.








Exploring further afield can take you as far south as the Pyrenees mountains separating France and Spain. Within 3-4 hours you can drive to the coastal resorts of Biarritz, San Jean de Luz and the mountain town of San Sebastian in Spain. Don't miss other great attractions such as the town of Cognac, the most famous oysters of Arcachon and the healing city of Lourdes.





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