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The Dordogne Region offers the best in a French vacation: history (from Pre, to Roman, Medieval to present), 1001 castles, medieval villages, beautiful vistas, quiet country roads, and world-renowned cuisine and wine. Our central location is perfect to explore the incredible variety of the Perigord. Visit the vineyards which produce the world famous Bordeaux wines, visit several old fortified villages (bastides), experience breathtaking views of Rocamadour sitting precariously on cliff sides, and be awe stricken with the natural wonders of the Padirac Chasm. Visit the medieval villages of Sarlat, and Perigueux. For the active, canoe down the Dordogne River past Castles and villages built into the rock face (La Roque-Gageac) For the historian, a visit to the caves of Lascaux II and Les Eyzies (the capital of prehistory) may be a highlight. And for the kids, castles filled with medieval armaments to bring alive the stories of knights in shining armor. For others it will be the gourmet cuisine and the lovely accommodation.

You will experience gastronomic specialties on a daily basis. Perigord boasts a menu known throughout France: cepes (mushrooms), truffles, walnut liqueur, cabecou (regional goat cheese), roast duck (canard) and garlic soup. To satisfy a true epicurean taste, sample a truffle omelet accompanied by local wine, or enjoy the regions best foie gras on fresh bread.

LES GITES FLEURIS are 2 traditional Stone Farmhouses (18th c) with a tranquil valley view. Your fully equipped rental house is located on a quiet semi-private single lane road, nestled amongst the idyllic countryside, in an hamlet of 18th century stone Perigordian farmhouses. The pool, Jacuzzi, and sundeck are situated in the tranquil orchard, surrounded by grass, trees and flowers. Only 2 km from the dramatic Chateau de Hautefort! All services are within walking distance: 1 km to boulangerie, grocery store, and bank. 2 km to tabac, post office, and the office of tourism. 2.5km to a swimming lake. Winter vacations can be spent relaxing in front of a cozy fire, and central heat!

See many photos of the 2 available houses and the many SITES of the REGION:
************** www.lesgitesfleuris.com ***********

Read a letter published about us in the San Francisco newspaper:
FOLLOW THE READER, SF CHRONICLE JULY 9, 2006:

A cottage of one's own in rural France
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... JPTDB1.DTL


Your days can be filled with splendid sites and memorable sight seeing. Or just relax and absorb all that your surroundings offer with the sounds of nature (birds, chickens, cows, horses, and ducks).





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