Location: Bergerac, Aquitaine, France, Europe (20 Minute Drive to Bergerac Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Welcome to our exquisitely restored 200 year old Farmhouse at Petit Rousset We're in the countryside, but not remote - only a half hour stroll or 5 minute drive to the closest village, Eymet - a medieval bastide (planned) town with its lively Farmers Market every Thursday since - a tradition they've been following since 1270. In July and August, you can enjoy the Night Market every Tuesday. Petit Rousset is located in the Perigord Poupre (wine growing region), you'll have lots of opportunities to enjoy the well and lesser known wines of the area.
The living room, kitchen and dining room are off the central hallway. Doors from the Dining Room & Living Room lead out to a covered terrace. The views of the countryside make this a delightful spot to enjoy any meal.
Steps away is a second terrace and beyond is the swimming pool. Upstairs are four individually decorated bedrooms. Each has a full bathroom (toilet, shower & sink) and in each room is a second sink which makes getting ready for a day of touring so much easier.
Our medieval village, Eymet, has all the amenities that make country living so relaxing - boulangerie, maison de la presse (English newspapers, magazines & books for sale), post-office, etc.). There are also quite a few dining options - from a modest but delicious pizzeria to an elegant and exquisitely delicious restaurant. Preparing food at home is a wonderful option, too - especially each Thursday when you come home with bags heavy laden with the ripest of fruits and freshest of produce.
Twenty minutes by car and you’re at the fairy tale castle of Monbazillac, touring the Chateau or sipping the sweet white wine of the same name, which the locals drink with dessert or more often with another specialty of the region, foie gras. One of our favorite restaurants is in Monbazillac and the food is as good as the scenery is: spectacular. Another 10 minutes farther north will find you at the capital of the Perigord Poupre, Bergerac, made famous by the Musketeer who never set foot in the town.
The twice weekly Farmer’s Market which engulfs the Church with fresh, local produce and the Maison des Vins, where you may taste and sniff as many local wines are you are able, will make you forget all about Cyrano’s slight! At Bergerac, you can explore Old Town by foot or take a relaxing gabarre (flat bottom boat) ride and travel lazily along the Dordogne River.
Within an hour radius of Petit Rousset, grand chateaux and simple wineries welcome you and offer you samples of their Bergerac sec (white wine), Pecharment (red wine) and of course Monbazillac wine. If you enjoy Farmer’s Markets, you can find one everyday and depending upon the season, you can gorge on white asparagus, wild strawberries or perfectly ripened peaches. If you like antiquing or searching for bargains, then the brocantes (antique fairs) and vide greniers (literally empty the attic) held in different villages and towns each weekend throughout the summer, are for you.
Sightseeing too is easy with Petit Rousset as your base. Within an hour or so drive, you’ll be touring beautifully preserved medieval hilltowns like Beynac and Castelnaud with their fabulous fortress chateaux, medieval bastides (planned towns) created by English and French rivals during the 100 Years Wars, of which nearby Monpazier is the best preserved. Then there are Sarlat and Brantome and their nearby Renaissance pleasure chateaux.
And of course, there are the caves with prehistoric paintings from Lascaux to Font de Gaume and Rouffignac (where you visit the cave by electric train) that are not to be missed. From late July through mid-August, medieval fairs abound - with actors, dancers and musicians all in period costume, you'll be transported back in time. Please keep scrolling for more views of Petit Rousset.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Brocantes (Antique Fairs), Vide Greniers (Flea Markets), Weekly Farmers Markets
Rate Details (In US $/Euros)
Jul-Aug .. $3000/week or €2374/week
Sep-Oct .. $2800/week or €2215/week
Cleaning Fee: $113 or €90.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- View of Petit Rousset from the pool - Bergerac Vacation Home with Private Pool
- Terrace off Farmhouse Dining Room - Bergerac Vacation Home with Private Pool
- Dining Room/Kitchen - Bergerac Vacation Home with Private Pool
- Living Room with wood burning Fireplace
- One of 4 bedrooms with ensuite
- Another bedroom with ensuite
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