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Le Maine : built in the reign of Louis XIV, Le Maine is a delightful Chartreuse manor. Here everything breathes harmony and beauty. You will enjoy simple "art de vivre" in an authentic property with ‘pigeonnier’, traditional vegetable garden, settled in 63 acres of meadows and woods crossed by many footpaths, and truffles plantations. In the walnut ochard lies the 12 x 5m pool (salted water system) with easy integral steps and an electric security cover. Its large sunny teak deck makes it the perfect place to read a book or day-dream to the sounds of the cicadas, away from it all. The estate is located on the outskirts of Cubjac, typical village of Dordogne with stone houses, a beautiful bridge on the Auvezere river, two ‘cafes’, a bakery, a butcher shop, a grocery and a country market on Friday.
La Maison de Marc : the independent southfacing farmhouse of Le Maine called La Maison de Marc is available to rent. Marc and Alice used to be the caretakers during more than 50 years. La Maison de Marc has been recently completely and tastefully renovated, saving most of the original features (stone fireplace, oak beams, open-stone walls), and equipped with the most modern facilities. Ranked « four stars » by the French Tourism Department, it can sleep 4 persons in 2 bedrooms, each one with entirely new bedding. The living room with its deep settee in front of the open fireplace welcomes you to the soft brightness of its light-yellow limestone walls. The fully equipped kitchen has a dining area with a french door leading to the flowered private garden. This garden with terrace, furniture and old trees offers our guests a complete privacy for delightful moments.
Catherine and Maxence : we live permanently on site. Four years ago we decided to leave Paris, restore our great-grandfather's chateau and settle in Dordogne. We shall be glad to welcome you in our ‘maison de famille’ and share with you our passion and knowledge of the Dordogne region which inspired so many writers, philosophers and artists. We are on hand to advise on any aspect of the region, share chats with one or two glasses of ‘Monbazillac’, and help make your stay a truly French experience.
The region : in the South-West of France, Le Maine has the advantage of its location in the centre of the Dordogne region, famous for its attractions of cultural interest and magnificent landscapes. You will enjoy the worldwide renowned prehistoric painted caves of Lascaux, and Perigueux the medieval-Renaissance capital of the Perigord with remains of the Gallo-Roman city, many restaurants and very good shopping. Very near, Sarlat exceptional medieval town, Les Eyzies, known as the capital of prehistory, the Vezere valley with 15 World Heritage UNESCO sites, Brantome called ‘Venice of Perigord’ and the 1001 chateaux of the Dordogne region. And the Bergerac and Bordeaux wineyards… Le Maine is the perfect place to experience France, go in search of 82 000 years of history of mankind, discover local gastronomy and wines, easy way of life in a peaceful and bucolic atmosphere. |
