The Place de la Bourse and lively streets of the Quartier Saint-Pierre are already behind you as you embark on a journey back through the ages. Travel back through time and storm the fortresses and châteaux of the Périgord region. Take a moment to contemplate the impressive architecture of the Art Nouveau train station in Limoges and the clifftop village of Rocamadour. The sumptuous Lascaux caves and their new design offer a chronological starting point. After being amazed by these historic tales, head for greener pastures and a country retreat. There you will discover the pleasures of a day’s fishing, a lunch in the forest and shadowing a truffle farmer as they hunt for the much-coveted ‘black diamond’.
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Hotel and restaurant in a village. The Saint-James occupies buildings designed in 1989 by the famous architect Jean Nouvel. They nestle in the delightful little village of Bouliac, in a garden fragrant with lemon trees and antique roses. Inspired by the old tobacco drying lofts, four pavilions, linked by a gallery, create a modern pure space. Far away, you can see the Landes of Gascogne forest, the biggest collection of maritime pines in Europe. The gourmet cuisine is one of the major attractions of the Saint James: the chef serves cuisine which is full of flavour and based on local market ingredients, rounded off by the selection of wines from an outstanding cellar and panoramic views of Bordeaux.
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With comfy sofas, delicate greenery, and umbrellas of pine trees, the terrace bar on the roof of the Grand Hotel creates a seaside feeling in the heart of the city and faces the majestic Grand Théâtre XVIIIème - a true paradise. Every summer, it becomes one of the most popular destinations in Bordeaux....
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On the route
Arts & Crafts Holidays
Sculpture, pottery, tapestries, ceramics, drawings - why not make the most of your holiday and take an art class?
The Centre offers courses and workshops throughout the week for adults and children, including some for both adults and children to work together. During the holidays, longer courses are...
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A castle in the sky
Robert Guerre, a ULM pilot from Brantôme, in Val de Dronne, invites you on a beautiful trip through the skies. With him, you can soar to discover the rich and varied landscapes and architectural treasures of the Périgord Vert. Half hang-glider and half plane, the ultralight ULM allows you to admire sites...
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Experience the old west
Take the family on a 2-hour velo-rail trip between valleys on a charming old railway track with bridges, viaducts, tunnels and railway stations. The trip is around 11 km round trip going uphill and downhill.
Arts & Crafts Holidays
Sculpture, pottery, tapestries, ceramics, drawings - why not make the most of your holiday and take an art class?
The Centre offers courses and workshops throughout the week for adults and children, including some for both adults and children to work together. During the holidays, longer courses are...
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A castle in the sky
Robert Guerre, a ULM pilot from Brantôme, in Val de Dronne, invites you on a beautiful trip through the skies. With him, you can soar to discover the rich and varied landscapes and architectural treasures of the Périgord Vert. Half hang-glider and half plane, the ultralight ULM allows you to admire sites...
Hotel and restaurant in the country. Just outside Limoges, there is a peaceful haven where the lush vegetation is at its most beautiful. Time seems to stand still at La Chapelle Saint-Martin, where guests can step back in time and experience what life in the private residence of this 19th century porcelain manufacturer would have been like. Those who are partial to a beautiful landscape will instantly fall in love with the chapel surrounded by 35 hectares of 200 year-old trees. The surrounding countryside is delightful, and the grounds, ponds and old dock are the perfect place for quiet contemplation. While the house and gardens are historic, the inspirational cuisine is refreshingly modern.
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Colonies Spirit with Tèrra Aventura is a life-size game that is played in the four corners of the Limousin. It will delight children young and old, since everyone loves treasure hunts! After downloading the app on your smartphone, players are guided step-by-step through a series of puzzles whose answers...
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Luxury shopping in Limousin
Where can you find the latest Repetto, superb Weston, a tailor-made Smuggler suit, a leather Chapel, a Franck Tioni travel set, or Hermès gloves? The most luxurious brands are all located in Limousin, the land of porcelain, and also leather. Discover the “maisons d’art” and fashion boutiques of all the...
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Giant Treasure Hunt in Limousin
Colonies Spirit with Tèrra Aventura is a life-size game that is played in the four corners of the Limousin. It will delight children young and old, since everyone loves treasure hunts! After downloading the app on your smartphone, players are guided step-by-step through a series of puzzles whose answers...
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Luxury shopping in Limousin
Where can you find the latest Repetto, superb Weston, a tailor-made Smuggler suit, a leather Chapel, a Franck Tioni travel set, or Hermès gloves? The most luxurious brands are all located in Limousin, the land of porcelain, and also leather. Discover the “maisons d’art” and fashion boutiques of all the...
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On the route
Sapiens
In 2016, the new version of the legendary Grotto of Lascaux opened.
For the first time, Lascaux is entirely revealed. A complete and unprecedented replica traces the discovery of the famous ornate cave. But the adventure does not end there: the entire site questions Lascaux's place in cave art and...
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Mary had a little lamb
Guide a heard of frisky lambs to pasture, play and cuddle with them (they love to be petted), then take them to be milked. While tasting the milk, listen to stories from the herder.
Rocamadour (Lot)
Sapiens
In 2016, the new version of the legendary Grotto of Lascaux opened.
For the first time, Lascaux is entirely revealed. A complete and unprecedented replica traces the discovery of the famous ornate cave. But the adventure does not end there: the entire site questions Lascaux's place in cave art and...
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Mary had a little lamb
Guide a heard of frisky lambs to pasture, play and cuddle with them (they love to be petted), then take them to be milked. While tasting the milk, listen to stories from the herder.
Rocamadour (Lot)
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard. Staying in this 13th century château overlooking the Lot valley is a truly unique experience, an authentic immersion in the history of France during the Middle Ages. Built on a rocky promontory, this was the summer residence of the Counts and Bishops of Cahors for seven centuries. Today, the chef draws his inspiration from local producers, and has won an international reputation for working wonders with black Lalbenque truffles and Quercy lamb. The wine list includes the great Malbec wines and vintages produced in the château’s very own wine cellars, because before being the owner, Mr. Vigouroux was the wine grower.
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Immerse yourself in the world of truffle cultivation through a demonstration of truffle hunting (digging), driven by Câline (the truffle dog) and meet a passionate fan of this mysterious mushroom, who will warmly entertain you with his knowledge and stories.
Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Eyes on the stars
In 2002, a map of the quality of night skies in France was published: above the Causses du Quercy, a black triangle appeared. In the now famous "Quercy black triangle", the night light is almost entirely natural. The brightness of all the stars is seen without being disturbed by the luminous halo generated...
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Truffle Love
Immerse yourself in the world of truffle cultivation through a demonstration of truffle hunting (digging), driven by Câline (the truffle dog) and meet a passionate fan of this mysterious mushroom, who will warmly entertain you with his knowledge and stories.
Limogne-en-Quercy (Lot)
Eyes on the stars
In 2002, a map of the quality of night skies in France was published: above the Causses du Quercy, a black triangle appeared. In the now famous "Quercy black triangle", the night light is almost entirely natural. The brightness of all the stars is seen without being disturbed by the luminous halo generated...
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Suggestions for travel itineraries that you can fully personalise according to your wishes and the experiences you would like to discover. Our consultants are available to help customise your route and assist you in making reservations at our properties. It is up to you to reserve any recommended activities on-site or nearby that might interest you.
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From Bordeaux to the Lot : Emphasis on Culture and Nature
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