Pèchaude

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Property Type: Gite Sleeps Max: 6 Bedrooms: 2 Swimming Pool: Yes Town: Nr. Sarlat Region: Dordogne Reference Number: FGD22401/C10 Contact Number: 05 53 59 68 78 Major towns and distance from property: Sarlat 18 Kms Perigueux 55 Kms Bergerac 90 Kms

PECHAUDE is in the Commune of Archignac and the Canton of Salignac on the East side of the department of the Dordogne, but within easy reach of all the main tourist attractions of the area. Our nearest village is Archignac which is about 5 minutes by car. It is a tiny hamlet with interesting tableaux in its village Church. These tableaux were created by the painter Marcel Deviers, and portray the 'Life of Jesus', also a sarcophagus recently excavated from the village when the electricity cables were laid underground.

Pechaude is a restored 18th century farmhouse, which comprises an attractively, renovated, farmhouse and buildings in a tranquil and scenic rural setting. Our tastefully restored Gite, with exposed beams throughout, sleeps 4 to 6. On the Ground Floor: you will find a spacious open plan kitchen/dining area equipped with dishwasher; fridge with small freezer compartment and microwave oven. Lounge area with TV and video player. Our TV uses the TPS (french satellite system) which permits the transmission of BBC World (News) and BBC Prime (General) ie: two english speaking channels, as well as numerous french channels. The First Floor: has a twin bedroom. WC/Shower & Sink. Second lounge for use as a place for rest and relaxation away from the main lounge, selection of English and French books available on the shelves for your reading pleasure whilst here at Pechaude. Should you wish to do so, instead of the lounge area on the first floor, it is possible to use the settee as a folding double bed making an additional open-plan bedroom. On the Second Floor: Large family bedroom with double bed, vanity unit and two folding single beds. Spacious grounds around the buildings offer a variety of activities to keep children amused, eg large swimming pool; ball games; swings; table tennis; snooker and billiards. Three mountain bikes and a racing bike are available for use. Outside there is also a private courtyard with barbecue at rear. There is also a separate laundry room with washing machine; ironing board and iron.

Places of Interest

THE PERIGORD is famous for its many prehistoric sites, its cave paintings, and for the outstanding importance of the prehistoric remains found in the area, which attract many visitors, as do many interesting places including: chateaux; manoires; and abbeys. The Local Rivers (especially the Dordogne and Vezere) cater for swimming; boating; fishing; canoeing. There are also two freshwater lakes close by For those that like walking, there are plenty of interesting walks with a new scene around almost every bend. Natural life enthusiasts will not be disappointed in the variety of birds; butterlies; flowers (including orchids); and animal life which are easy for the eye to see. Cycling and Horse-riding are also activities readily available. Clay pigeon shooting; go-karting and golf-course within easy distance by car. Other places worth a mention are: SARLAT LA CANADA (20 minutes by car) This very picturesque town could be said to be the centre of the Dordogne tourist industry. All tourists eventually visit its attractive \'old town\' area, as Sarlat is one of the most successful towns in preserving its ancient heritage. A stroll through its streets is a source of constant delight. Houses and mansions of varied character stand side by side in apparent disorder. A visit to its market on a Saturday is a must. MONTIGNAC AND LASCAUX CAVE (15 - 20 minutes by car) The valley of the river Vezere, on which the attractive town of Montignac stands, is the site of many prestigious world famous locations which bear witness to the history of mankind since the dawn of time. Montignac is a peaceful little town whose peace was broken with the discovery of Lascaux by a group of children playing in the woods. Lascaux, the most famous of caves boasts a set of cave paintings dating from early Magdalanian times. A succession of bison, bulls and horses cover the walls of the great chamber and two side passages in prehistory\'s own \'Sistine Chapel\'. Although the original is now closed. Lascaux II is a magnificent replica, authentic in every detail. BERGERAC (90 minutes by car) Bergerac is a fine city on the Dordogne River, where a tidy cluster of medieval, half-timbered houses back onto the old river port. It is the capital of Purple Perigord (purple being vine) and is the only wine growing area of the Dordogne. 93 Communes produce a wide variety of vintages. This is also a tobacco growing area and Bergerac is the home of the National Institut du Tabac and has a very interesting museum on this maligned product. There are many, many more places of interest to visit in the Perigords, the list is endless.

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