The Périgord is envied the world over for the splendors of its traditional gastronomy. High-quality products used in the preparation of its local cuisine include foie gras, other duck- and goose-based ingredients, the famous black truffles of the Périgord, chestnuts, walnuts (which have been awarded their own Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) label), and Périgord strawberries, not forgetting the wines of Bergerac (13 of which are AOC), produced from top grape varieties on land that neighbors the “grands crus classés” of Bordeaux and the sweet wine of Mombazillac, perfect for accompany foie gras.
The Vézère Valley is home to some of the richest historical sites in Europe, including prestigious sites, famous Caves such as Lascaux and natural rock shelters. Fifteen of these decorated sites are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites also the Valley has a concentration of the most beautiful buildings of the Middle ages and the Renaissance, including castles perched on the rock, villages full of character (10 of which are officially listed among the “Plus beaux villages de France” (France’s Most Beautiful Villages such as St Lèon sur Vézère - 10 min away) and of course, renowned towns such as Sarlat and Périgueux, officially classified as a “Ville d’art et d’Histoire” (Town of Art and History).

The unique benefit of “Petit Paradis” is the fact that although we are in a rural setting we are not isolated; having the villages of Montignac 15min away, Perigueux and Sarlat 30 min and so many tourist sites in our door step such as Lascaux, La Roque St Christophe, Maison de Reinac, Grotte de la Grande Roc, Chateau de Losse, Village troglodytique de La Madeleine, Roc de Cazelle, Gardens de Eyrignac, Parc Prehistoric, Grottes de Font-de- Gaume et Rouffignac; not to mention the markets, villages and all the sports available. We can fill our day with memorable activities and come back home to enjoy a good glass of wine in the calm and tranquil surroundings.