Le Paradou: nature escape in Chenaud, Dordogne, Aquitaine

From the call sign at the Salle Georges Brassens parking lot in Chenaud, head towards the hall, skirting it and continuing straight ahead through the meadow. 100m further on, take the path on the left.

This small village boasts a number of wash-houses, as well as the only church with stone flesh. On this tour, you'll also see an astronomy observatory. From Place Georges Brassens, turn left. At the small roundabout, go straight ahead and turn right at the Mairie. Follow signs for the church.

The “Panorama sur la Dronne” trail is a 12 km hike starting from the village of Saint-Quentin de Chalais. The hilly country lanes will take you to the banks of the Dronne river, which you will skirt before returning to the village. The “Panorama sur la Dronne” trail is a 12 km hike starting from the village of Saint-Quentin de Chalais. The hilly country lanes will take you to the banks of the Dronne river, which you will skirt before returning to the village.

The ‘Fountains Trail’ is a 9km walk starting from the village of Saint-Quentin de Chalais. Discover the village's fountains and hamlets on this trail through the woods.

Les Essards, nice little village perch on his hill, from his lanscapes diversity will take you back out of the charentaise loundary.

Les Essards, this small village perched on its hill, will transport you through its historical heritage and its legends. In the village you will discover the Saint-Nicolas church, of Romanesque style which was built on a plan in the shape of a Latin cross in the 12th century. It has two bell towers. Between the 14th and 15th centuries, three chapels were added to the initial construction. This very pleasant and peaceful route goes through forests and hilly meadows. Take the time to make a small detour to the healing fountain and its small chapel, located near the Beuronne, the legend tells that its water cured a wounded soldier, it was a place of pilgrimage every August 15 until the 1970s. On the way you will have a magnificent view of the imposing and fabulous castle of La Faye which belonged to the Joubert family at the end of the 18th century and to the de Plas family at the beginning of the 20th century. You will also have the chance to meet deer which like to walk in the meadows around...

Les Essards, nice little village perch on his hill, from his lanscapes diversity will take you back out of the charentaise loundary.

The alleys and paths that run through the village allow you to discover this ancient bastide in an original way by following a little fox; the route can be modified and leads from the heart of the village to the river Dronne, and through passages that are sometimes surprising, known only to the inhabitants; along the way you will discover a quality heritage. Interpretation panels all along the route evoke the past of the village, and the pastel museum presents its works along the way. The discovery circuit is classified among the 10 most beautiful paths of Périgord since 2019.

Harrison Barker was a 19th-century English traveler and journalist. In "Two summers in Guyenne, chronicle of the wayside and waterside", he chronicles his journey and encounters with the inhabitants of southwest France. The trip takes him to the Double forest. Departing from the Saint-Aigulin train station, the route passes through several communes: La Roche-Chalais, Parcoul Chenaud and arrives in Saint-Aulaye.

Harrison Barker was a 19th-century English traveler and journalist. In "Two summers in Guyenne, chronicle of the wayside and waterside", he chronicles his journey and encounters with the inhabitants of southwest France. This trip took him to the Double forest. Departure is from Saint-Aulaye in the direction of Echourgnac.

Charming, comfortable wooden house with large terrace overlooking a private pond. Shaded, it's ideal for aperitifs, reading and contemplating the setting sun, on 2 hectares of land. It comprises 2 bedrooms (140cm beds) and an extra 140cm bed. No-kill fishing available. Canoeing base on the Dronne 1km away, Aubeterre sur Dronne (charming village) 12km, St Emilion (UNESCO listed) 43km. Numerous forest walks directly from the accommodation. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. The house includes 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms, living room/kitchen, 25m2 terrace. RATES: from 165 ? per night, 2 nights minimum.

Fully-equipped gîte, renovated to welcome you for vacations with family or friends. Comfort, calm, exceptional and historic setting, unforgettable stay guaranteed. The swimming pool (12m x 6m) and its terrace are freely accessible to the Domaine's 2 gîtes. We can provide a cot, baby bath and high chair for the youngest guests. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, each with a 180 x 200 bed; the sofa-bed in the living room provides 2 additional beds. The bathroom has a shower, 1 washbasin and 1 WC. The spacious living area includes a lounge and office area, as well as a fitted kitchen (induction hob, pyrolysis oven....), washing machine/dryer, TV, wifi, private terrace.... RATES 480 to 850? per week Breakfast from 8 ?/pers

Camping *** La Dordogne Verte welcomes you to the pretty village of St-Aulaye, on the edge of the Charente department in the Dordogne. At this campsite in the Périgord Vert region, you'll be comfortably ensconced in a meander of the Dronne river, a very well-preserved natural environment in the Double. This family-run campsite is open from April to September, and the spacious pitches and comfortable rental accommodation are ideal for your family holiday in the Périgord, with friends or for business. Numerous outdoor and leisure activities are available both on site and nearby. Water park on site. Accrobranche, hiking and biking, swimming, fishing nearby. RATES: Min. 18 ?/night in a comfort pitch to 200 ? /night in a 3-bedroom PRIVILEGE CLIMATIZED mobile home NEW FROM 2024.

Gite La Belle étoile features a modern interior with contemporary touches and soft hues, creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The gite is a detached house with two bedrooms for four people. Saltwater swimming pool, shared with the owners, open from June to the end of September.

A floating lodge, lost in the middle of a private pond in the heart of nature. Here, no neighbors, no noise, just water, calm and koi carp gliding beneath your feet. Equipped with every comfort: double bed, sofa bed, kitchen, terrace, barbecue, video projector with Netflix/Prime, satellite wifi, a relaxation net suspended over the water. Access by motorboat. No swimming, no fishing: just the pleasure of slowing down.

Nestled in a green setting on the outskirts of the Château, this charming little residence is a haven of calm and harmony. Views of the park on one side and private garden with swimming pool on the other. Come and recharge your batteries in the heart of nature, at the crossroads of the Dordogne. Get away from it all in the bucolic countryside of the Périgord Vert at the Renaudie gîte. The gîte has 2 bedrooms, each with its own shower room, and a large living room with kitchen opening onto the private garden on one side and the park on the other. Open from June to September. Rates: 250 ? per night.

Nestled in a verdant setting, this charming residence is a haven of calm and harmony. Relaxation and serenity make this unique and magical place a must for your stay, and an ideal base from which to explore and discover the vineyards of Bordeaux and Bergerac, the charming villages of Périgord and its gastronomy. Escape to the bucolic countryside of the Périgord Vert at Château de la Renaudie. 4 high-standard rooms. comfort and modernity. A warm, relaxed atmosphere 4 spacious, fully restored and decorated rooms with en-suite bathroom or Italian shower. Rates: from 150 to 220? per night.

Pleasant house, fully restored and equipped with all modern conveniences. It will offers on one level, an enclosed garden with garden furniture and sunbathing, barbecue and access at the pool. Situated in a quiet and restful environment near the forest of the Double. Hiking trails are accessible at 100 m, Saint-Aulaye at 5 kms, with its shops, its beach and snack bar as well as canoeing. Situated a few minutes from Aubeterre sur Dronne, a listed village. Close to the wines of St Emilion, Angoulême and Périgueux, as well as remarkable sites of the Périgord.

In the heart of a wooded park, this vacation village in the heart of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region is appreciated for its outdoor activities (fishing, hiking/biking, canoeing, etc.), its comfort (15 bungalows with a maximum capacity of 6 people), and its calm. Open to families, groups and individuals all year round. RATES : 1 week in July-August: (Saturday afternoon to Saturday morning): 300 ? 1 to 5 nights (off-season): 67 ? to 190 ? 7 nights (low season): 245 ? Additional night: 45 ? (all year) 200 ? deposit required for all rentals.

In Périgord Vert, at La Roche Chalais in the Dordogne, this 19th-century guest house with swimming pool invites you to share a moment of conviviality in a warm setting born of passion and tradition. 5 guest rooms are available for a stopover or a pleasant, comfortable stay. We also have a fully-equipped 2-bedroom, 120 m2 gite-apartment for families. Relaxation, vacations, business trips, stopover evenings, long-term stays. An adapted accommodation and catering solution. Free parking We offer dinner on reservation at 22.00? - excluding drinks. Open all year round. RATES Overnight stay: 85? (breakfast included) Table d'hôte on reservation 22? (coffee included)

Production of organic vegetables and fruit. Sales every Thursday at the farm from 5pm to 7pm. Other producers are also present every Thursday (bread, chicken, beer, Moroccan products...).

The village of Chenaud is located in the north-west of the Dordogne. Its main originality lies in its 8 km of banks along the Dronne. The river is accessible in many places, much to the delight of anglers. In the center of the village, the Romanesque church is the commune's finest heritage feature. The town council is keen to enhance its small-scale heritage by restoring the wash-houses in the village and hamlets.

Very beautiful Romanesque building in Charente style, with a dome, consecrated in 1100 by Renaud de Thiviers and retouched in the 19th century. The stone pulpit dates from 1615. Traces of decoration have been found on the columns.

Organic potatoes and field vegetables.

Wine producer in Puymangou. By appointment only.

The parish church of Saint-Étienne was a former priory founded in 1083 and attached to the Baignes abbey. It has undergone many subsequent alterations.

The name Puymangou first appeared at the end of the 11th century: "puy" is the langue d'oïl name for a high place. Puymangou dominates our territory at 126 meters. The predominantly forested commune boasts an extensive network of trails and paths for hiking and mountain biking, making it an ideal place for lovers of peace and nature.

Micro Folie is a cultural platform that enables visitors to discover numerous works of art from major museums using digital tools such as tablets, a large screen for viewing lectures or concerts, a virtual reality area and a convivial space. The aim is to create a multi-faceted activity space accessible to all, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The Musée du Pastel offers visitors a permanent exhibition of paintings acquired by the municipality, a temporary exhibition of artists, and reproductions of works by world-famous artists. Projection of a film on the making of Girault pastels.

The Moulin restaurant serves local and gourmet cuisine. Reservations recommended. Open Friday and Saturday evenings.

The restaurant offers you its regional specialities based on fresh and local products: grills, fish, homemade desserts, wine cellar. Room and terraces.

Le Régal des Dieux offers tapas, charcuterie, cheese and seafood platters in a warm and welcoming setting.

In Hispanic countries and in the south of France, a peña is a group of friends who get together to share one or more common passions, in an informal atmosphere often linked to the party. Taste our local and foreign specialties. Evenings with themes.

Traditional catering, fast food, Pizzas - Terrace Open only from 20 May to 15 September every day for lunch and dinner.

Discover the local cuisine at the Table à Manger (Chez Marraine in Saint-Vincent-Jalmoutiers). Open on Saturdays for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch, in Spring, Autumn and Winter (by reservation only)

Traditional restaurant offers daily menus in the village of St-Vincent de Jalmoutiers. Only on reservation, contact them 2 days before.

This restaurant located in the city centre offers traditional cuisine. Possibility to eat on the terrace

Déborah and Fabien BERTIN welcome you to La Clairière, located in the heart of the forest of La Double. It is in this peaceful, authentic and warm place that the chef Fabien offers you a tasty cuisine.

This bar-restaurant located at the entrance of the village, proposes a traditional cooking of our region. You can enjoy it on the terrace or in the dining room.

Charming, comfortable wooden house with large terrace overlooking a private pond. Shaded, it's ideal for aperitifs, reading and contemplating the setting sun, on 2 hectares of land. It comprises 2 bedrooms (140cm beds) and an extra 140cm bed. No-kill fishing available. Canoeing base on the Dronne 1km away, Aubeterre sur Dronne (charming village) 12km, St Emilion (UNESCO listed) 43km. Numerous forest walks directly from the accommodation. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. The house includes 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms, living room/kitchen, 25m2 terrace. RATES: from 165 ? per night, 2 nights minimum.

House (30m2) located in the garden and independent. It has a bedroom with kitchenette, reversible air conditioning/heating. Apartment (51m²) in a renovated barn facing a flower-filled garden. Charming atypical village with Romanesque church, laundries and fountains. Close to hiking and mountain-biking trails and the Plage de Saint-Aulaye beach. In the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast with home-made jam on the terrace. open all year round. 2 independent bedrooms 2 shower rooms 2 WCs. RATES From 55 to 65 ? per night. Free for children.

The Domaine de la Vallade in Périgord Vert welcomes you to a vast landscaped site with a pond, a permacultural vegetable garden and discovery trails. Just a few minutes' walk from the village shops and the beach, we offer a cosy gîte for 2 to 5 people in the heart of nature. It comprises 1 bedroom with a king-size bed, a sofa bed in the living room and a convertible armchair (available on request); and a bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. The kitchen is equipped with the latest appliances. There is a television and wifi connection. On request, we can also provide a cot (+ mattress), a high chair and a bathtub for the little ones. The gîte has a private terrace with barbecue, garden furniture and sun loungers. From 350 to 750 ? per week Overnight stays from 50 ?

Fully-equipped gîte, renovated to welcome you for vacations with family or friends. Comfort, calm, exceptional and historic setting, unforgettable stay guaranteed. The swimming pool (12m x 6m) and its terrace are freely accessible to the Domaine's 2 gîtes. We can provide a cot, baby bath and high chair for the youngest guests. There are 2 comfortable bedrooms, each with a 180 x 200 bed; the sofa-bed in the living room provides 2 additional beds. The bathroom has a shower, 1 washbasin and 1 WC. The spacious living area includes a lounge and office area, as well as a fitted kitchen (induction hob, pyrolysis oven....), washing machine/dryer, TV, wifi, private terrace.... RATES 480 to 850? per week Breakfast from 8 ?/pers

Camping *** La Dordogne Verte welcomes you to the pretty village of St-Aulaye, on the edge of the Charente department in the Dordogne. At this campsite in the Périgord Vert region, you'll be comfortably ensconced in a meander of the Dronne river, a very well-preserved natural environment in the Double. This family-run campsite is open from April to September, and the spacious pitches and comfortable rental accommodation are ideal for your family holiday in the Périgord, with friends or for business. Numerous outdoor and leisure activities are available both on site and nearby. Water park on site. Accrobranche, hiking and biking, swimming, fishing nearby. RATES: Min. 18 ?/night in a comfort pitch to 200 ? /night in a 3-bedroom PRIVILEGE CLIMATIZED mobile home NEW FROM 2024.

Situated at the end of a private lane, The Walnut Tree is a renovated character house. It features a spacious living and dining room, a fully modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All tastefully decorated with a modern touch. Large rear garden and private parking. 100m walk to the river beach in one direction or to the historic village of Saint Aulaye in the other. Walking distance to shops.

Gite La Belle étoile features a modern interior with contemporary touches and soft hues, creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The gite is a detached house with two bedrooms for four people. Saltwater swimming pool, shared with the owners, open from June to the end of September.

The Logis de France hotel welcomes you to its charming setting. Bar-Hotel-Restaurant open from 7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays. Rooms equipped with private bath and WC, traditional restaurant, local products, short circuit. Terrace at the front and shady garden at the back. 8 bedrooms. Open all year round. Rates : Room: 59 to 65 ? Breakfast: 8,50 ? Lunch and/or evening meal: from 11.50 ? to 21.50 ? 28 ? Saturday lunch and dinner or Sunday lunch, by reservation only. Monday to Thursday inclusive, special evenings from 84 ?

On the heights of Saint-Aulaye, ?Le Puits du Roi? welcomes you all year round to its large, tranquil park with saltwater swimming pool. Three bedrooms are available: orchid? 160 cm bed cornflower? 140 cm bed lily of the valley? 180cm bed or 2 90cm beds. Possibility of adding a bed in the muguet room. Copious, refined breakfasts can be served on the terrace or in a cosy dining room. Separate entrance. Comfort assured. Open all year round. RATES 60? per night for 1 person 70? per night for 2 people 116? per night for 3 people

In the heart of Périgord, in Saint-Aulaye-Puymangou, this elegant architect-designed villa welcomes you between forest, rivers and vineyards. 5 bedrooms, including one with a mezzanine providing office space and sleeping facilities, large cathedral living room, heated swimming pool, 7,000m2 garden with trees, baby facilities, table tennis... Perfect for 12 people. Ideally located. Close to Aubeterre, Ribérac, Brantôme, Saint-Émilion & Bordeaux and the ocean. Calm, comfort & charm for an unforgettable stay in the Dordogne!