Château des Milandes There are 3 reasons to visit the Château des Milandes: firstly it’s a beautiful château with stunning gardens; secondly because you can see a flying show of birds of prey; and thirdly because it was the home of an extraordinary woman, Joséphine Baker. The castle is about 40 minutes drive from Le […]

What to do and see in Monpazier Monpazier is full of character and charm, a medieval bastide village only 10 minutes from us at Le Mas & Le Mazet. To help you get the most out of a visit, we have put this article together about what to do and see in Monpazier. Monpazier is […]

The water lilies and lotuses at Latour-Marliac About an hour’s drive from Le Mas & Le Mazet are the water lilies and lotuses at Latour-Marliac, a stunning 19th century garden which is now the French national centre for these flowers. Latour-Marliac was founded in 1875 when M. Latour Marliac created fantastic hybrid coloured water lilies […]

Top 6 things for kids to do in the Dordogne There is so much to choose from, but these are the top 6 things for kids to do in the Dordogne as recommended by our guests. So when you stay at Le Mas & Le Mazet, try one or two of them! Château de Bridoire […]

Eat at Le Petit Léon One of the most incredible experiences you can have when staying at Le Mas & Le Mazet is to go and eat at Le Petit Léon in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère. The food is delicious and unexpected, the service wonderful and the setting in the garden is glorious. The restaurant is run by […]

Markets in the Dordogne A town comes alive when there’s a market on, it’s a brilliant time to visit a town and enjoy the hustle and bustle of it all. There are lots of markets in the Dordogne, here are the ones close to Le Mas & Le Mazet. Here’s information about markets in different […]

Canoeing down the Dordogne When you stay in the Dordogne, one of the best ways of experiencing the area is by canoeing down the Dordogne river. You can also canoe down the Vézère, but we recommend our guests at Le Mas & Le Mazet to go down the Dordogne as there’s more to see. If […]

Walk to St. Christophe and Montferrand There is a wonderful walk to the church of St. Christophe and Montferrand from Le Mas & Le Mazet which we recommend you do whilst staying here. Start the walk by going down our drive and then left. Follow the road until you come to a fork in the […]

Bistro d’en Face in Bergerac If you’re staying at Le Mas & Le Mazet and you have time between checking-out and your flight from Bergerac airport, then we suggest lunching at Bisto d’en Face in Bergerac. It’s open more frequently for lunch than for dinner, and you’ll find yourselves between locals who are on work […]

Visiting the Grotte de Combarelles Homo sapiens sapiens, or Cro-Magnon, arrived in the Dordogne-Vézère 35,000 years ago. So much of their lives has been discovered, such as decorative items (beads, pierced teeth, bracelets), sculptures and engravings on bone and stone, and by the magnificent caves and decorated shelters. If you’re interested in the prehistoric period […]