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Three-day immersive event inspired by Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police series — blending gastronomy, storytelling from the author himself, and the charm of the Perigord Noir

NOW FULLY BOOKED. CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE OF ANY FUTURE EVENT WITH THIS AUTHOR Ian, chef at cookdordogne is excited to announce an exclusive event from 20th to 23rd April 2026 with collaboration with Martin Walker, the brillant author of the Bruno chief of police series. Our relationship with [...]

By |2025-11-22T13:01:13+00:00October 29th, 2025|Dordogne News and Info|
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House Hunting in the Off-Season: Discovering the Magic of Périgord Noir, Dordogne

If you're dreaming of a tranquil life in the French countryside, house hunting in the Dordogne during the off-season might just be your golden ticket. While summer draws crowds to this picturesque region, the quieter months offer a unique opportunity to explore properties, connect with locals, and truly experience the [...]

By |2025-07-24T07:50:42+00:00July 23rd, 2025|Dordogne News and Info|
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Deep Dive into the Local Wines with Dordogne Vineyard Tours

For wine lovers, a visit to Dordogne is a must. The region, known for its rolling vineyards and centuries-old winemaking traditions, offers a variety of vineyard experiences that immerse visitors in the heart of local viticulture. Dordogne Vineyard Tours provides winery tours and wine tastings allowing you to discover exquisite [...]

By |2025-03-26T08:41:08+00:00March 20th, 2025|Dordogne News and Info|
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Le Chèvrefeuille recommends Ferme de Tayac ……..

If you are looking for a bed and breakfast accommodation with adorable hosts, look no further than the Ferme de Tayac.  An award winning guesthouse within walking distance of restaurants and facilities, nestled on the side of Les Eyzies is the right choice. This 900 year old monastery run by Eleanore and Cedric who [...]

By |2025-02-27T12:06:45+00:00February 27th, 2025|Dordogne News and Info|
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Font de Gaume tickets 2025

  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 [...]

By |2025-02-06T10:22:24+00:00February 3rd, 2025|Dordogne News and Info|
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We have news for 2025

  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 [...]

By |2024-09-02T13:23:41+00:00September 2nd, 2024|Dordogne News and Info|
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Dordogne with Kids: Off The Beaten Track Activities

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 [...]

By |2024-05-30T16:31:47+00:00May 30th, 2024|Dordogne News and Info|
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Wine tours with Chateau Feely near Bergerac

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 [...]

By |2020-03-04T17:10:32+00:00February 29th, 2020|Dordogne News and Info|
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Ferme de Bonavis – The best northern France can offer

  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 [...]

By |2018-01-09T20:54:29+00:00January 9th, 2018|Dordogne News and Info|
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Troglodyte Villages a Short Drive from Le Chevrefeuille

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 [...]

By |2017-11-24T15:23:48+00:00November 24th, 2017|Dordogne News and Info|
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