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Domaine de France offers self catering rental
opportunities for adult, family or student groups. There is accommodation for
up to 11 couples, 4 to 5 families or small groups of up to 20 individuals.
Domaine de France is about 55 mins from Bergerac Airport and
about 90 mins from both Toulouse and Bordeaux. Low cost airlines fly to Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse to provide faster access from the UK, Belgium & from Paris too.
Car hire is easy through airlines. Help with transfers
is possible. Auto-routes and TGV rail services are within 30 minutes.
The region has improving accessibility, with auto-routes, TGV rail links from
all parts of France & neighbouring countries.
Domaine de
France is located in the village of Penne d’Agenais in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne
and the southern Dordogne - this lovely area of Aquitaine in the South-West France is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoiled
parts of France. It has a rich history with links to England dating back to the medieval period &
the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart & the Crusades.
In the region
area you will find many medieval villages like Penne d’Agenais, including
Domme, Belves, Monpazier , Monflanquin, Pujols as well as larger centres like,
Bergerac, Sarlat, Villeneuve sur Lot (Sub-prefecture) and Agen
(Prefecture); several are classed
as 'most beautiful villages in France'. The regional cities of Bordeaux & Toulouse are both about 90 mins drive from Domaine
de France. The rural architecture
in the region is stunning - ancient houses, barns, pigeonniers and churches
simply form part of the unchanging landscape; there are limestone caves nr
Sarlat, Villeneuve & Domme; there is unspoilt countryside in abundance in
the Pays de Serres, Quercy,
and the Valleys of the Lot ,
Dordogne, Dropt & Garonne rivers; hiring river boats & canal barges is
a popular way to see the region (Domaine de France is just 30 mins from the
Canal in Agen to access either Bordeaux, Toulouse or the Mediterranean coast.; vineyards and orchards for fruit &
nut trees, farms rearing ducks, geese & poultry; there is a village market
for fresh produce somewhere not far from Domaine de France on each day of the
week; chateaux, including Bonaguil, Beynac, Montbazillac and Biron are within
easy reach.
The Lot and Garonne and south Dordogne area of France offers the perfect combination of things
to do and see, a perfect place to relax and unwind, famous gastronomy to enjoy
and plenty of historical & cultural places to visit.
There are plenty of options to make a group break a
memorable one with Domaine de France as your base. Within easy access of the
property is a whole host of possible activities to choose from, which means you
can have a tailor made break doing the activities of your choice.
Wine tasting, Musee de Foie Gras – visit &
tasting, Markets, local fetes.
Cookery
demonstration & tasting, Art
classes, French language courses
Country walks/
rambling, Cycling, Water sports or
boating on the River Lot,
Route des Bastides
–historical tours, Visit to Chateau Bonaguil or similar
Contact us for a
more detailed tailor made programme.