' Visit exceptional gardens in the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne from Domaine des Faures '

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Chateaux, Gardens & Cuisine


Spring Tour





Below is the itinerary but for more details including price contact Ray Standen at:  rs@domainedesfaures.com



Monday 28/05: Collection from Bergerac & dinner with us at Domaine des Faures.


Tuesday 29/05 : In the morning we have a culinary  experience. We will join Steve, who is a Michelin Star Master Chef with 35 years experience in the art of French Haute Cuisine. You will be involved in the preparation of lunch and have time to visit the bastide village of Beaumont -du-Perigord. You will then enjoy the lunnch you have helped prepare.

In the afternoon we will visit Chateaux Lanquais which is described as the Perigord's unfinished 'Louvre'.

Back to Domaine des Faures for a light supper.


Wednesday 30/05:  In the morning we travel north to Chateau Losse. You are free to wander round the gardens and there is a guided tour of the chateau.

We  then travel down to Sarlat which is the capital of 'Black Perigord' and is an exceptionally well preserved town with more than 1000 years of architecture to enjoy. After lunch there will be time to look around this wonderful place.

Later that afternoon we visit the Gardens of Marqueyssac which is listed as a National Historical Monument and is the most visited garden in Aquitaine.

Travelling along the Dordogne Valley we return to Domaine des Faures where dinner will be provided.


Thursday 31/05: In the morning we visit Chateau Biron and the market in Monpazier which is our local village. Lunch is at a nearby restaurant where you enjoy a three course 'table paysanne'. All the food is produced on the farm and it is a truly authentic rustic experience.

We then travel to the beautiful village of Cadouin to visit the Abbey and return via the bastide village of Belvès.

Back to Domaine des Faures for a light supper.


Friday 01/06: We travel south through the Lot-et-Garonne to the gardens of Latour-Marliac supplier of water-lilies to Monet's garden in Giverny. Enjoy the water gardens and lily beds at this unique place. Lunch is at a very good restaurant at nearby Temple-sur-Lot.

We then travel back to the Dordogne via the hill-top village of Monflanquin followed by a visit to a private Chateau in Castillones.

We return to Domaine des Faures before going out to dinner at a local restaurant.


Saturday 02/06: In the morning we visit Villereal with its lively market and enjoy a special treat at Mr Blanchard, a famous 'patissier & chovolatier'. People travel miles to enjoy his produce.

We then move on to Bergerac where we have lunch.

Having looked round old town Bergerac we visit Chateau Monbazillac where you can also taste loval wines.

Back to Domaine des Faures for a farewell dinner.


Sunday: 03/06: After breakfast you are driven back to Bergerac for your return journey home.







Activities calendar.





January --- Famed Truffle season

February --- Book a wine & food tour

March ---- Relax and enjoy the many walks

April ----    Visit the many chateaux & historical sites

May ----     Enjoy the wonderful flower markets

June ----    A busy month for flea markets

July /  August ---  Summer time: canoe, ride, swim, explore the Dordogne

September --- Enjoy the wine harvest

October --- Perfect for cycling and walking

November --- The walnut harvest

December --- Wonderful Christmas markets








 Special  Holidays


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Garden Lovers


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Domaine des Faures





The perfect country base for visiting the gardens of the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne.

 

 




 


 

Although not as well known as the gardens of the Loire, Normandy and Provence, the Dordogne and the Lot et Garonne also have beautiful and inspiring gardens to explore and enjoy. We have spent many very pleasant hours discovering both private and public gardens and if your idea of a perfect holiday is being able to do just that, then Domaine des Faures is for you.

 

The climate and the soil are notoriously difficult but the result of hard work and careful planting have created gardens that have excellent form but that are also colourful.

 

 

Below is just a sample of the wonderful gardens to visit. As we discover more so the list inevitably grows longer and longer.

 

We also offer full guided 'Garden Tours'. For more information go to http://www.frenchgardenadventures.com

 

 

 

Les Jardins de Manoir d'Erygniac

 

( A garden on the grand scale)

 

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Les Jardins de Cadiot

 

( A lovely private garden with varied, themed garden rooms)

 

 

 

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Latour-Marliac

 

( A combined water garden and nursery)

 

 

 

 

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Le Jardin de Planbuisson

 

( A garden of majestic bamboos and graceful grasses)

 

 

 

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Le Chateau et Jardin du Losse

 

( A private chateau with its traditional French style garden)

 

 

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Special Holidays

 

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Wine and Food Lovers

 

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Domaine des Faures

 

 

 


The perfect country base for a holiday with a specialist wine and food theme.

 

 

 

 

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During our time in France we have been fortunate in meeting and linking up with a professional chef who used to work in a Michelin starred restaurant and now offers both classes and table d'hôte and a qualified wine connoisseur who offers both wine and wine with food courses. Their knowledge is comprehensive and they impart it enthusiastically. These holidays are proving popular especially with small groups of friends.

 

 

 

 


 

Special Holidays

 

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Cycling Enthusiasts

 

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Domaine des Faures

 

 

 

 

The perfect country base for cycling the peaceful country roads while visiting picturesque villages.

 

 

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Spring and Autumn are wonderful for those who enjoy cycling. The weather is not too hot and the lanes quiet which makes for  pleasurable riding. A local bike hire company rents excellent quality bikes for those who come by plane and we will organise the rental, collection and return if guests so require.

 

 


' Horticultural themed holidays encompassing both interest and relaxation offered from this manor in SW France '

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