Your family holiday should feel like home, only better. At this villa in Dordogne the owners will welcome you warmly to Jaumarie, a comfortable, cottage-style retreat. Tall windows and white painted beams overhead brighten the open living, kitchen, and dining area. Every room in the house retains an Old World feel, with stone walls and brick fireplace facades from long ago. Outside, the walled patio creates an intimate pool and dining area. The shaded terrace hosts a dining table that seats 6, meanwhile the chef of the group will be experimenting with the classic brick oven.

Friday is market day in the neighboring town of Ribérac, also known for many exquisite Romanesque churches. The other nearby town, Saint Astier, has a market full of fresh local foods every Thursday. A refreshing way to explore the nearby towns is on one of the bicycles provided at the villa.

A little farther afield, Périgueux (30 km) has heaps of historical interest - it's the site of many Roman ruins and an archaeology museum that history buffs will adore. The nearest airport is in Bergerac (44 km) - if you fly in here don't leave right away! Dozens of world-class wineries await.

Jaumarie is well-located halfway between St. Astier and Riberac, lovely archaic market towns in the department of Dordogne.

Further interesting towns standing out for their traditions and architecture and located within a driving distance include Périguex and Brantôme.

Recognised as being one of the most beautiful areas in France, it boasts an eclectic range of attractions ranging from exquisite local cuisine to outdoor pursuits such as bicycling or canoeing.

Local Activities and Amenities

Public tennis court:
- Tennis Club CAP, Perigueux
- Tennis Copo, Perigueux

Golf:
- Golf in Marsac near Perigueux, 29k's approx.

Watersports :
- Le Lac de Jemaye at 14k's approx

L'Etang du Rosier, St. Paul de Serre, at 23k's, jet ski, pedalos, motor-trikes, waterslide, mini hovercraft and Paintball, Tel : 055 304 5269.

- Brantome Canoes
- Les Canoes du Moulin, Lisle
- Canoes Bourdeilles Loisirs

- USN Canoe, Neuvic sur l'Isle

Beach: le Lac de Jemaye

Fishing:

- Lac de Jemaye.

- L'Etang du Rosier.
- River l'Isle

VTT/bicycle hire:
- Cycles Spad'Zone, Brantome.

Horse riding:
- Etrier du Perigord, Champcevinel, near Perigueux, at 29k's approx
- Equitation et Centre Hippiques haras de Madreuil, Villetoureix, near Riberac at 17k's approx
- Ecuries de la Borde, La Roche Chalais

Local produce market:
- Lisle, Tuesday.
- La Tour Blanche, Wednesday.
- St. Astier, Thursday. Riberac, Friday. Perigueux, Saturday.
- Brantome/Sorges, Sunday

Restaurants:
- La Palombier, St. AStier
- La Calzone, St. Astier
- Le Chapeau Rouge, St. Astier

Pharmacy:

- 2 chemists in St. Astier

Doctor:

- Several in St. Astier. Bayon, Christopher, Tel : 055 354 1018.
- Charrut, Jean, Tel : 055 354 1122.
- Ferrer, Francois, Tel : 055 354 1122

Bank:

- 3 banks in St. Astier

Cash machine:
- St. Astier

Tourist information:
- Perigueux, Tel : 055 353 1063

Tourist attractions :
- 'L'Appel de la Foret' suitable for little Tarzans, and bigger ones, at Thenon, 60k's approx,

- Centre de Vol a Voile Perigord, Bassillac at 36k's approx - visit the Dordogne from the sky

- Brantome at 39k's, 'Le Venise du Perigord', just a charming little town, surrounded by the River Dronne.

- Perigueux at 32k's - Gallo/Roman and Rennaissance town with architectural features, museums and pedestrian ways.

Public Gardens to visit :
- Les Jardins de l'Imaginaire, Terrasson

- Les Jardins de l'au-dela, Brantome

- Jardins de l'abbaye, Brantome

- Jardins du Chateau de Hautefort, Hautefort

- Jardin du Chateau de Jumilhac, Jumilhac le Grand

- Jardin du Chateau de Mellet, Neuvic sur l'Isle

Night life:
- 'Le Village', Chateau Leveque
- Le Reservoir, Perigueux,, live pop and rock gigs

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