SUPERMARKETS / food and wine:
They are numerous Hypermarkets in the area. Remember to have a euro coin for the trolley. They generally do not provide plastic carrier bags, so do remember to take a carrier. Several will be found in the house.
The largest supermarket is called E. Leclerc on the route de Bordeaux ie past Mouleydier until you get to the large roundabout, turn left towards signs to airport and Bordeaux. Keep going straight and it will be off a large roundabout. 15 minutes max
There are also two other large supermarkets on the route to E Leclerc
Another large supermarket is just the other side of LaLinde.
There is a small Epiciere on the main road opposite the lane. He is open from 6am till 11pm except Thursdays.
Cheese: the indoor market in Old Bergerac has a particularly good cheese shop.
Wine: The local wine area is Pecharmant.Very good it is too, it's best to buy direct from the Chateau. A good time can be had sampling !
Pecharmant can be bought at the farm just behind the restaurant of the local Chateau Les Merles.
A visit to St-Emillion about 40 minutes drive is worth the effort.
The local , world famous sweet white wine is called Monbazillac. Great after a meal! The chateau is 12 minutes away, by the airport. A good place to buy wine is at le Cave just turn right on the main road for about half a mile.
In old Bergerac there is “La Maison des Vins “set in an old monastry courtyard “Cloitre des Recollets “ where the process of wine growing is explained .
Markets: The best place to buy fresh and locally produced products and crafts.
Lalinde : Thursdays and Saturday
Bergerac : Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Issigeac : ** Sundays.
Restaurants :
Perhaps one of the more enjoyable aspects of a stay in France.recommendations are:
Chateau Les Merles : Dutch owned and English speaking. Just turn right on the main road and take the next left. A few minutes away..
The courtyard at night is lit with flaming torches and you can just order drinks here. The restaurant can offer a Bistro menu in the Bar area and in the main restaurant it is possible to have an 8 course menu castronomic. Each course is little more than bite size and more of an explosion of different flavours. Great.
Le Vieux Logis : at Tremlat 20 minutes away, over the bridge at Lalinde.
This is special and expensive! French TV will interview the chef here regularly. It has been reported in the English press that if you only stay one week in your life in France , you have to stay here!
They also own the Bistro en face, which is much cheaper and more country cooking.
Le Tour des vents : This is the place for a hot Sunday lunch time sitting outside in the shade overlooking the plain of Bergerac. Situated near Monbazillac 20 minutes away.. Book at 12 but do not expect to eat till 1.
One of my best meals ever. Choose a hot sunny day and sit outside!
Issigeac : A perfect Sunday. Visit the old town of Issigeac ( cross the bridge in Mouleydier ) and keep going. Go early on Sunday and catch the famous market here. You will hear lots of English in the town! After the market go to a local restaurant for a quality meal at a reasonable price. Inside or out.
Hotel Perigord : In Lalinde. Excellent value quality food.
L’Oasis : On the left as you go into Lalinde. Un assuming cheap and excellent value . Four course lunch with wine 14 euros.Jean Pierre and Sylvie are very friendly.
Bar Rotunde : Mouleydier:Andre( Known for his Beer) will serve you typically: 4 Beers followed by a large terrine of soup, bowl of salad with a walnut oil dressing, steak, chopped shallots and chips with French beans and finally help your self to the cheese board . swallowed down with a carafe of wine. Good value n’est pas.
Note: Mouleydier was burnt to the ground by the Nazis at the end of WW2 in reprisal for attacks by the Resistance.
Le Petite Loup : In Lalinde ...Better known as Brunos. Cob webs on the ceiling and good music. Known to stay open until 4 in the morning. Food tasty. Full of character!!!!.
Mauzac : other side of Lalinde. Nice Bar and restaurant by the river port.
Bergerac : Too many good restaurants to mention.
Places to visit :
This is Bastide Country. Full of fortified towns and Castles from the 100 years war. The locals say the English lost the war but now are buying it back.!
There is just so much to do. Castles, prehistoric sites and caves, châteaux.
Nearby you have Chateau de Lanquais, just on the other side of the river. Stop off at the Auberge des Marronniers for a drink on their lovely terrace.
If you follow the road Eastwards along the Dordogne river. A trip could include Limueil, Beynac, La Rogue Gageac ( take a boat trip here), and finally Sarlat and Domme ( of which Henry Miller wrote “ just to glimpse the black, mysterious river at Domme from the beautiful bluff….is something to be grateful for all one’s life”..
Sarlat is well worth a day alone .It has the highest concentration of medi-evil, Renaissance and 17th century facades of any town in France. St-Cirg-Lapopie is one of Frances prettiest villages, perched high above the lot.
You have to see Beaumont,and Monpazier.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac lit with candles every Thursday evening is worth visiting. Further a field you have Rocamadour, breath taking.
Most famous X111 century castle is at Beynac, but be prepared for a steep climb.
Visit Chateau de Milandes, the home of Josephine Baker. Nearby is the Castelnaud, the museum of arms of the Middle Ages.
Lets not forget old Bergerac itself on your doorstep.
Sport :
Golf : nine holes at Chateau les Merles.
Tennis : before the church.
Misc : Horse riding and canoes close by. Water park and Bowling on the road to Bordeaux, just past L.Leclerc.
Walk : Walk or cycle along the river either direction to the front of the house.
The walk to-wards Mouleydier , from the little port of Tuilieres is tree lined offering shade most of the way.
Night Clubs : Disco and more at Le Windsor. On way to Bordeaux pass E. Leclerc
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