The latest updated information on buying tickets for Font de Gaume. 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 [...]
What’s a félibrée I hear you ask? It’s a traditional Occitan festival which takes place every year in a town or village in the Dordogne. The festival, which has been running since 1903, takes place over several days and involves all manner of traditional events. The entire village usually comes together and spends months in the [...]
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 opened [...]
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 [...]
The Dordogne Valley balloon flight left us overwhelmed by the beauty of this region in which we live (see our post). We are very eager for our guests to have the same, wonderfully memorable experience and are delighted to offer a 10% discount on balloon [...]
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 [...]
When: 10am - 1pm Wednesday and Thursday mornings (subject to a minimum four participants) Where: CookDordogne at Le Chevrefeuille, Pechboutier, St Cyprien, France Price: €50 per person Due to overwhelming demand, Le Chevrefeuille chef Ian will offer his much-loved Cookery Courses for families, groups with children or just children in 2016! Kicking [...]
