Le Chèvrefeuille is a scenic 5-minute drive from the Vézère Valley’s number one tourist attraction, Font de Gaume. This prehistoric cave is one of the few Paleolithic sites in the world still open to the public yet, due to increasing popularity, is becoming notoriously difficult to visit. To help protect the beautiful Paleolithic [...]
We have decided after 20 years of welcoming guests to our guesthouse, that we will be closing this aspect of our business from the end of the season 2024. We will be focusing all our attention and efforts on our beautiful refurbished self catering gites, adding an additional two bedroom cottage (La Petite [...]
Get off the Beaten Track! The Dordogne is the perfect playground for children and if you’re interested in some activities that go beyond canoeing, chateaux, pretty villages and French markets, check out our suggestions for some off the beaten track activities. Family Cookery Course - Le Chèvrefeuille This is an unique opportunity for people [...]
Chateau Feely natural biodynamic wines are made with love and care and ship direct from the vineyard in France all over France and Europe including the UK. Chateau Feely is fully certified organic with Ecocert since 2009 and biodynamic with Demeter since 2011. Feely wines are served in outstanding and Michelin star restaurants in Europe and [...]
Looking for accommodation in the North of France? If you are looking for the perfect place to stay or stop over on your way down South or want to visit the fields of the Somme, I cant think of a more idyll property then The Ferme de Bonavis run by our friend [...]
Troglodyte Villages in the Dordogne The Dordogne is rich with prehistoric culture. Le Chèvrefeuille is perfectly placed for visiting three of the world’s most unique and beautifully preserved troglodyte settlements. The term troglodyte refers to humans who live in caves and three of the world’s best troglodyte settlements– spectacular La Madeleine, La Roque St [...]
Another great blog on our Cooking course, this time on our family courses. Completed by Gillian Denovan, great blogger on all things French... If you’re visiting the Dordogne and looking for something unique to do with your family – THIS IS IT! Ian’s family & kids cookery course is fantastic – it’s fun, [...]
LASCAUX IV Information regarding Lascaux 4, tickets, opening times, and lots more.... Lascaux IV is the stunning new replica of the infamous Lascaux Cave. It replaces Lascaux II which is now closed to the general public. Nestled at the foot of the hill below the original Lascaux and Lascaux II, Lascaux IV was [...]
Le Chèvrefeuille prides itself on giving more to our visitors, we care about our business and the experience that our guests have once they arrive. We offer a plentiful breakfast with homemade produce and fresh bakery bread which is just a bit more extensive then others, we speak fluent english and if required we love to pass [...]
What a magnificent experience! Having lived in the Dordogne since 2004, I’m pretty well acquainted with the stunning sights of the region. But, nothing prepared me for the wonders of a high-above-the-tops-of-the-Dordogne’s-tallest-trees balloon flight. Ian had hinted at a hot air balloon ride from the very first day [...]
