While you are here - some of our favourite spots…
Check ‘What’s On’ at the Office du Tourisme de Bergerac
Nearby attractions…
Fancy following “La Route du Vin” (the Wine Route), take a look at the local regional wine routes here. The Bergerac region has some of the most renowned wines in the country (Monbazillac, Pécharmant to name but a few!).
Visit the Vineyards of Monbazillac (more details here) and its beautiful Château de Monbazillac - www.chateau-monbazillac.com
Live like a local and shop the wonderful products at the local food markets (check out Les Marchés de Bergerac).Check out the brilliant local food markets: dates and places available here.
Château de Bridoire is one of our family’s favourites for picnics with vintage games in the castle’s gardens, a fun day guaranteed for children and adults alike! - www.chateaudebridoire.com.
Château de Marzac - Visit and Escape game www.chateaudemarzac.com
A little further afield
Bergerac city centre and its market (20 mins)
Bastide de Duras (15 mins)
Bastide d’Issigeac (20 mins)
Bastide d’Eymet (18 mins)
Le Bugue (1h) and Sarlat (1h26 mins)
Delights for your tastebuds…
€- Bon Marche €€- Reasonable €€€- A Nice Treat €€€€- The Real Deal. Remember to call for availability first!
Relais de Monestier (2 mins) €€- (https://www.facebook.com/Le-Relais-de-Monestier-1537203453270407/)
Cafe 1500 (5 mins) €€- Their moto is simple “Good Food. Good Wine”. Trendy organic dining with an excellent vegan and vegetarian offering (https://www.facebook.com/Saussignacfrance/)
La Grappe D’Or (14 mins)€€- Traditional road side brasserie on the hill tops of Bergerac. Simply good. (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2241413-d1136776-Reviews-La_Grappe_d_Or-Monbazillac_Bergerac_Dordogne_Nouvelle_Aquitaine.html)
Bistrot de Malfourat (15 mins) €€€- ask for a table near the windows to savour the views as much as the food. You can also treat yourself at the michelin restaurant on the same site La Tour de Vents €€€€-(https://www.facebook.com/bistrotdemalfourat/)
Famille Moutier (8 mins) €€ - for a taste of Perigourdine cuisine https://www.famillemoutier.com/
C&C Pizzeria (10 mins)€- (https://www.facebook.com/PizzeriaCetC/)
Andine (20 mins) €€- To try something different: Andine is a Peruvian restaurant in Eymet (http://andine.eu/)
The Naked Vigneron (7 mins) € - for something less formal, sample this local wine cellar, picnics and pop up dining https://www.thenakedvigneron.com/eat/
Bistrot des Vigiers (8mins) €€€- You can select to go to the Bistrot (https://vigiers.com/fr/brasserie-restaurant-bergerac-dordogne.php) or for a real treat go to the Michelin star restaurant Les Fresques on the same site €€€€ (https://vigiers.com/fr/restaurant-etoile-michelin-dordogne.php)
Body and soul replenishment…
Wine tasting - why not try a Private Wine Tour with Exploreo or 2B Wine Not.
Walking - There are plenty of walking routes to enjoy nearby. We keep some route leaflets at the house for you. Check out the following options south of Bergerac: Randonnée Pédestre.
Cycling - there are a number of scenic cycling route to try near Monestier through Komoot
Horse riding - There is an outstanding riding centre only 15 mins away from the house, very close to the Chateau de Bridoire. La Jumanterie
Golf des Vigiers (27 holes golf course) (9 mins) - https://vigiers.com/golf-dordogne-france.php
Plum Village Meditation Centre (8 mins) https://plumvillage.org/
Young explorers…
Château de Bridoire is one of our family’s favourites for picnics with vintage games in the castle’s gardens, a fun day guaranteed for children and adults alike - www.chateaudebridoire.com
Walygator Aquapark - https://www.walygatorparc.com/sudouest/