Half day
A Historical Estate Amid the Bordeaux Vines
Here are a few places that can be found around 30 minutes away by car .
St Emilion
Saint-Emilion is a charming medieval village and world heritage site at the heart of the famous Bordeaux wine area. Take a stroll around its many world-famous wineries and beautiful architecture or a trip underground in a tok-tok.
Libourne
Escape the crowds of tourists that pile in to Bordeaux and head for a distinctly French experience in this fortified harbour town situated on the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers.
Bergerac
Discover the city of Bergerac, home of Cyrano de Bergerac, by strolling or boarding one of the Bergerac barges, Les Gabarres de Bergerac.
Château de Duras
Visit the Château de Duras which is located in the town of Duras and is an impregnable fortress in from the Middle Ages, then a country retreat during the Age of Enlightenment.
Lac de Gurson
A scenic lake about 30 minutes from Gensac for swimming, kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding, sunbathing and picnics. Near the town of Villefranche de Lonchat.
Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
Founded as an English bastide in 1281 by King Edward I with a very typical ‘grid’ layout and central market square surrounded by shops and cafes.
Maison Guinguet
The Maison Guinguet chocolate factory based in Duras offers a variety of gourmet fine chocolates and handcrafted confectionery.
Chateau Monbazillac
A 16th century Renaissance chateau with period furniture, fantastic views and a wonderful tea shop! Very sweet wine.
Eymet
A pretty small town and population location for English speaking immigrants.
Issigeac
Issigeac is a small medieval village that dates back to Roman times, located in the Périgord and is approximately 20 km southwest of Bergerac. The pottery shop is worth a visit.
Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure
A former Benedictine monastery near the present village of La Sauve. Although now in ruins, the remains of the abbey are still of great interest in terms of Romanesque architecture.
monpazier
Around 39km south of Bergerac a hilltop village with cobblestone streets and shops and restaurants, Place des Cornieres, the 13th century church of Saint Dominique.
beaumontois en perigord
A charming medieval bastide town 30kms southeast of Bergerac featuring well-preserved architecture and scenic countryside views.
La Bataille de Castillon
A beautiful 1h30 show staging that depicts the stages of this battle that put an end to the Hundred Years’ War.
Château des Vigiers Golf
A 4-star hotel for your afternoons of golf, restaurant or their café terrace, for a refreshing gourmet break….
Grotte Célestine, Rauzan
Take a walk in the most unexpected place, following the path of an underground river. Become during an hour an expert in speleology, equipped with your boots, frontal lamp and hard hat.
Lac de Laubesc
Inland fishing lake about 30 minutes from Gensac.