| As well as the wonderful places listed below please take time to visit some of our favourite places. We have visited all regularly and know you'll enjoy them. |
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| La rose de l’Isle is situated in the West of the Dordogne alongside the valley of the River Isle in what is known as the ‘’Périgord Blanc’’. |
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 The White Périgord covers the west and central part of the Dordogne, following the course of the river Isle and the limestone screes, rich in quarries which produced the white stones for the chef-lieu, or préfecture town, Périgueux, bang in the centre of the département. To the west, bordering the Charente, is Ribérac and its area, the Ribéracois, typified by its beautiful Romanesque churches, and the vast, mysterious Double forest. |
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 La Rose is situated close to the pretty, bustling little town of Neuvic sur Isle. In Neuvic there are bakers, butchers, chemists and banks as well as restaurants and bars and a supermarket. Post and medical services are also in the town. Neuvic has a local produce market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. For those interested in history, the beautiful Renaissance Chateau Neuvic is open to the public and you can also look around reconstructed forest dwellings. Needless to say you are in France and particularly in the Dordogne so history and culture are all around you. |
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| Neuvic also boasts a botanical park with a large collection of trees and shrubs and all things green. |
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 For the more energetically inclined there are a huge number of hiking trails and cycle tracks in this lovely area to our and we are also able to provide cycles for those who have not brought their own. Canoes are available locally for our guests to hire.
For more information see: www.paysdeneuvic24.com |
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| A full list of all of the local attractions, restaurants and walks etc is available in each Gite and we will be delighted to advise you on the best places to visit. |
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| Places not to be missed: |
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Lascaux:
The western edges of the Massif Central and the northern slopes of the Pyrenees are noted for an exceptional concentration of Palaeolithic caves. In fact, there are no fewer than one hundred and thirty sanctuaries, the most renowned of which is Lascaux. |
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| The original cave is now closed to the public to protect the site but an exact replica of the cave has been created 200 meters away and is well worth a visit. |
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| More can be seen at: www.culture.gouv.fr |
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Sarlat
Sarlat is about one and a half hours drive from La Rose. The drive down to the town is spectacular and takes in some breathtaking scenery along the Dordogne river valley. Sarlat itself is a beautiful mediaeval town with a long history and a whole culture based upon the culinary uses of ducks and geese. |
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The Coast
We are still exploring the area and will add more reports on the coast as we research them but a must is the Bassin d’Arcachon. Here you have mile after mile of sandy beaches small fishing hamlets and lots for the kids to do. We can recommend the Pilat Dune which is the largest sand dune in Europe, Margaret and I slowly climbed it as Jamie ran up…not for the faint hearted…the views, however are breathtaking and it is really a great day out. |
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For the not so energetic of you there are so many places to rest and relax and try out the fantastic fresh seafood.
For more information see: www.bassin-arcachon.com |
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Wine - Bergerac:
With Bordeaux only a one hour drive away you have access to some of the best wines in the world but with Bergerac even nearer this area is a veritable haven for wine lovers and La Rose is a great base for ‘’ dégustation’’ We also have a small selection of Bergerac wines for sale at la Rose at below local retail prices as well as local foie gras and farm products. |
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| For more information see: www.terroir-france.com |
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Wine - St Emillion
Saint-Emilion is the oldest wine area of the Bordeaux region. The UNESCO organization recognized the great terroir of Saint Emilion and put the site on the World Heritage List. |
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| Saint Emilion wines are considered the most robust of the Bordeaux. They are generous, very colored, and reach their maturity quicker than other red Bordeaux. |
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For more information see:
www.terroir-france.com/region/bordeaux_saintemilion.htm |
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| Local Market days: |
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| Bergerac |
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Neuvic |
Tuesday, Saturday |
| Mussidan |
Saturday |
| Périgueux |
Wednesday, Saturday |
| Ribérac |
Tuesday, Friday |
| Saint Astier |
Tuesday, Sunday |
| Sarlat |
Wednesday, Saturday |
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