![]() Free parking is available in the street outside or in nearby (free) car parks. It provides a second living space, ideal for teenagers. The third floor is completely given over to a 40 m2 attic with UK satellite tv and a day bed- great for relaxing and reading. There is a washing machine/dryer in this bathroom. The second floor bedroom has a queen bed, with an attached small sitting room/ office and another full bathroom. There is a full bathroom with separate walk-in shower as well as full bath and wc. A single bedroom off this bedroom is big enough for an adult- it is my sister's favourite room. The first floor twin bedroom has a beautiful ancient fireplace. The front door opens into an entry hall, from which you enter the living room with dining area and separate kitchen. Shutters and 55cm thick walls provide excellent insulation, supplemented by central gas heating for the cooler months. Its unique architecture with windows on 3 sides of the house ensures light-filled rooms. It is built over 4 levels and has been sympathetically restored, to provide both modern comfort while retaining the old beams and floors. The Tower house dates from 1833 and is situated in the historic abbey quarter of Souillac. There is a full bathroom with separate w. ![]() They include La Guinguette du Vieux Chêne near Montvalent, La Guinguette de Copeyre near Martel and La Guinguette du Causse on the lake not far from Brive.The Tower house dates from 1833 and is situated in the historic abbey quarter of Souillac. The Lac du Causse, Lac de Tamniès and Lac de Tolerme have large sandy beaches and many sports activities on site. For the wilder at heart, smaller streams allow a complete detachment from the travails of the modern world set right in the heart of nature.Īll that aquatic fun is thirsty work. For those in need of a stamina reboot, there is an array of Guinguettes by the water. These unpretentious popular restaurants on the waterfront offer everything from a cool beer or ice-cream for the kids to a hearty traditional dinner. Food comes with dancing and live music, including a bit of accordion. ![]() Lakes in the area are often accompanied by picnicking tables for families, snack bars and water sports and perhaps a minigolf course if fate smiles upon you. It’s easy to highlight the Dordogne River and overlook the many lakes, smaller wild streams and other excellent rivers that make up swimming options here. Be sure to check out the bistro/bar in the village of Monceaux called ‘Chez Maryse’- an institution for local and visiting fly fishing enthusiasts where the talk is of lures and technique over a beer or two. There are many places to fly fish but one of the most popular is between Argentat and Monceaux-sur-ĭordogne. The river is part of a hydroelectric scheme and many dams such as Bort les Orgues in the Corrèze (the fourth largest in France) slow the flow of the current making it an ideal spot for wading. The Dordogne River is a fly fishing mecca where fishermen can put their technique to the test in trying to lure theĮver evasive but plentiful brown trout. Absolute beginners can also learn the ropes on fly fishing and other techniques and stay in accommodation with all the gear on site at Fish and Gites. ![]() Whether near Sarlat or further north in the wild upper valley, expert fishing guides can be hired in order to learn the secretsof where to fish and how to improve technique. These wild virgin streams offer a different fishing experience altogether and with an amazing array of idyllicspots. The 1st category streams that form the tributaries leading into the Dordogne River are mostly populated by salmonids and trout. Fishing here is bountiful with healthy and quality brown and rainbow trout, pike, zander and black-bass in abundance. With stunning natural scenery, it is home to a number of UNESCO protected species and plant life. 486km in length, this 2nd categoryriver is a fisherman’s dream, world renowned as a top fishing destination. The Dordogne River is the only French river awarded UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status.
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