Explore Activities and Sights at Coste Marie Claire, La Coquille

The Vézelay route is one of the great pilgrimage routes used by a thousand pilgrims each year who come from the north of Europe before entering France and reaching Vézelay, one of the great departures identified for the French routes. This route enters the Périgord via La Coquille. From La Coquille to Thiviers, you will notice the "cupule stone", which is the subject of various legends. Make yourself count one if you cross someone of the country When you arrive in Thiviers, you will admire the Saint Roch cross at the roundabout. At the Tourist Office, the gourmets will visit the museum of foie gras, the others will make a pause on the benches of the pilgrim.

During the Middle Ages, a pilgrim on his way to Santiago de Compostela forgot one of his belongings: the shell. Thus, according to legend, was born the name of the commune. PDIPR hiking trails

From the train station of La Coquille (shops and services), you will take small roads and paths to arrive on one of the vastest expanses of water of the Department and its dam: the water level of Miallet.

The Vézelay Way is a major pilgrimage route used by some 1,000 pilgrims every year from northern Europe to Vézelay, the main departure point for Compostelle. The route enters Périgord via La Coquille. From La Coquille to Thiviers, you'll notice "la pierre à cupules", the stuff of many legends. Have one counted if you meet a local. Arriving in Thiviers, admire the Saint Roch cross at the traffic circle. At the Tourist Office, gourmets visit the foie gras museum, while others take a break on the pilgrim's benches. This route is proposed by the Comité Régional de Randonnée Pédestre. Departing from a train station or TER bus stop, it allows you to join a walking or hiking itinerary and take a stroll in ecomobility!

The being of the Bard welcomes today on its banks the National Park Périgord Limousin: a corner of Canada in Périgord Limousin! The Park obtained its label on March 9, 1998. It includes 75 communes, extends over 1900km and two departments: the Dordogne (43 communes) and the Haute Vienne (32 communes). A natural and peaceful atmosphere for this tour of the pond, close to the highest point of the Dordogne. The territory of the Park has been the object, since medieval times, of the creation of a myriad of artificial ponds, whether for fish production, water retention or more recently for leisure activities.

The highest town in the department at 379.53 m. PDIPR hiking trails

The pond of the Bard, of a surface of 6 hectares is fed by the brook of Valouse. It was created to supply water to the wheels of the old forge. A 2 km walk allows you to go around the pond. Along its banks, you will discover typical marsh plants: cardamine of the meadows, burning lobelia or the marsh marigold but also a remarkable fauna: black woodpecker, grey heron or the diving pin. Throughout the walk, picnic areas are set up to share a meal with friends. This 1st category pond is also open to fishing and mycologists, whether beginners or experienced, will also be able to discover the diversity of mushroom species growing nearby.

200 kilometers through the landscapes of the PNR Périgord Limousin, in a country where the language of oc outcrops at the same time as the granite, and recalls the beliefs, the legends which populate the forests of chestnut trees.. This stage will lead you from Saint Pierre de Frugie to Saint Saud Lacoussiere.

On your walks in the Pays de Jumilhac, you'll discover many private châteaux, including three in Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie that are not open to the public but can be seen from the road: Château de Vieillecour, Château de Montcigoux and Château de Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie. PDIPR hiking trails

The entire lake is bordered by a service road. It is ideal for family walks with young children as it is relatively flat. It is perfectly equipped for cycling or walking, with a length of 9km.

25 km east of Nontron, the residential leisure park Vivale is located on the edge of the lake of Miallet, a private lake of 13 hectares which fills with happiness the amateurs of carp fishing in "no kill". In the heart of the Périgord Vert and the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, you can walk through the valleys on the many hiking trails, without forgetting to go to Nontron, where the oldest knife in France with its boxwood handle is still made by craftsmen On a 30-hectare property made up of woods and meadows, the Vivale residential leisure park offers you 20 fully equipped chalets whose large picture windows open onto the pond. You can also take advantage of the swimming pool and paddling pool, ping-pong tables, petanque courts and a children's playground.

Le Bonheur du Périgord, offers you a hidden gem in the Dordogne. This completely renovated house and its outbuildings date back to 1654, and are surrounded by a lush 3-hectare private garden in the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park. Your stay here will be comfortable and relaxing in the heart of the Périgord Vert countryside. A comfortable stay awaits you in this bright and airy double room with private bathroom and toilet. Step out onto the terrace to admire the view over the lush garden! Arrival from 4pm to 10pm ? Departure times 8am to 10am

La Rame is an old farmhouse dating from 1910 where you can stay in one of our 4 guest rooms or in our gîtes. Surrounded by 20 hectares of fields and forest, it is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Our rooms have all been completely renovated, keeping some exposed stone walls and old beams in keeping with the charm of the old buildings. Refrigerator, Umbrella bed, High chair, Swimming pool, deckchairs, hammocks. Badminton, Frisbee, etc. playground for small children, bicycles. Park, garden. Mini-bar, Library, Board games, Children's games. Also has 3 furnished tourist accommodation classified 3*.

In the heart of the Périgord Vert region, in a peaceful setting, you'll appreciate the proximity of nature and the quality of life typical of the region. It's the ideal place to relax, enjoy the fantastic quality of the food, and be close to people who can help you or respond to your wishes. There are also facilities for young children (bed, chair, playpen, etc.) Jumilhac le Grand is 10 minutes away, La Coquille and Thiviers 10km, barely a quarter of an hour.

Camping caravaning Vert 3 stars in Dordogne next to a river with a sandy beach. Parc 7 hectares with a forest. Playground, games room, board games, library, wifi on all the camping. Baby equipement. Spacious pitches for the tents, caravanes and camping-cars. One of three toilets/bathrooms are heated. You can buy electricity, water and get rid of waste water. Equipped tent rentals, safari tents and mobile homes. Food to take away, ice-cream, food, fishing, volley, ping-pong, a place to play bouls, tampoline, swings, pedale karting rentale, bikes, kayaks, canoeing and hiking trails throug magnificent environnements. The village of Jumilhac-le-Grand is accessible on foot and offers all the comodities. There is a pool and a nie castle to visite.

Olivia and David invite you to stay in their private gîtes in the heart of their 3.3-hectare farm and discover a small oasis of biodiversity in a peaceful setting. Listen to the buzz of bees in spring, the song of frogs, the concerts of birds, admire the ballet of dragonflies and be surprised to catch the eye of a deer at dawn or dusk. A real immersion in a permaculture farm! Find the gîte that's right for you: yurt, chalet, cabin, caravan, safari tent "L" or "XL".

Olivia and David invite you to stay in their private gîtes in the heart of their 3.3-hectare farm and discover a small oasis of biodiversity in a peaceful setting. Listen to the buzz of bees in spring, the song of frogs, the concerts of birds, admire the ballet of dragonflies and be surprised to catch the eye of a deer at dawn or dusk. A real immersion in a permaculture farm! Available to rent: yurts, chalets, cabins, safari tents "L", safari tents "XL" and caravans.

New 20 m2 studio with fully-equipped kitchenette (basic coffee maker with washable filter) and separate bathroom, extended by a small 6 m2 veranda and 40 m2 terrace (tables, chairs) overlooking a landscaped garden. Sleeps 2 adults. Bed linen, towels, tea towels, cleaning products supplied. The village has a train station (Limoges/Périgueux axis) just a few minutes' walk from the gîte. Eveline will be happy to pick you up by car.

Incredible but true, the gold gallery is home to a mysterious secret! An old legend lost in the depths of the mines has just resurfaced... but everything remains to be proven! Will you be ready to come and investigate with your family? Duration: 1 hour. Privatize the Gold Gallery for 20 € / family

Located close to the velorail, young and old alike can take a seat on one of the locomotive cars at the station. All aboard, the locomotive will take you on a fun-filled journey, where adults look like giants!

If you want to read, watch a movie, listen to music, have an INTERNET connection, the libraries of Jumilhac-le-Grand, La Coquille and Thiviers are there for you. Enjoy all the books and documents at your disposal! There is something for everyone.

Explore the honey house and learn all about honey harvesting with your hosts Julien & Juliette.

Thomas offers a variety of seasonal vegetables. You can find him at the Coquille market on Thursday mornings and Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 pm along the elementary school fence. You can also order baskets from him.

Gabrielle offers home-made viennoiseries and pastries, carefully crafted with a focus on local ingredients. The desserts are magnificent and guaranteed to make you want more! You'll find Gabrielle's artisanal pastries and viennoiseries at markets in Thiviers, Saint Pierre de Frugie and Châlus.

The Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park was created on March 9, 1998 in order to protect, enhance and promote the rich heritage of the Périgord-Limousin. The Périgourdine valleys, the Jumilhacois plateaus, the Limousin bocage and the Feuillardiers massif are the four landscape entities that harmoniously make up this territory. Let yourself be charmed by its natural spaces, the shaping of men and their know-how, learn to know it better through the network of sites developed by the Park.

The lake La Barde, Canada in the Périgord-Limousin? A 2km trail around the lake in a wood. You will see a 19th century frge now used by the Parc naturel régional Périgord-Limousin.

Picnic area around Etang de la Barde La Coquille

With the help of your qualified fishing guide, discover with your family the lake environment. All the material and the bait are available / Fishing pass for the duration of the animation. Animated by the Federation of Dordogne for fishing and the protection of the aquatic environment. Types of fish : roach, carp, studs, rainbow trout.

Anne and Frédéric have run a small organic farm for over 30 years! With 6 ha of open-air orchards, they produce apple and fruit juices, apple sparkling wine, ciders and cider vinegar.

They are Nathalie and Eric who propose dishes ranging from Perigordian specialties to brasserie dishes The terrace is located on the church square of La Coquille, near the main road.

Sylvie and Michaël are pleased to welcome you to La Coquille, in a former post office. The restaurant offers a refined cuisine that naturally pays tribute to our beautiful land. Our chef draws his inspiration from fresh quality products and local producers. His gastronomic and gourmet cuisine, smells decidedly good the culinary tradition of the Périgord.

The local restaurant is now run by the Rencontres citoyennes association, which offers lunchtime meals on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Friendly aperitifs are offered on Friday evenings from 6pm, with aperitif platters and entertainment (game nights, reading circles, music listening circles, concerts, etc.).

The moment you enter the restaurant, you will be surprised by the warm atmosphere, the view of the castle, the park with the pond and the forest behind it and the meadows with the animals. There is a large fireplace with a sitting area where you can enjoy an aperitif and in good weather you can enjoy our partially covered terrace. The kitchen offers you a choice of regional and international dishes. The restaurant with terrace can also be used for private and business events.

It's a small country restaurant where the food is home made! The welcome is warm as if you were regulars!

Lorna and Russel welcome you to a beautifully renovated 19th century barn You can enjoy the beautiful structure of the barn or sit on the terrace and admire the view of the meadows and fishing pond, just above the Touroulet valley. at the "Château d'Eau" we prepare homemade pizzas, all made with the best ingredients. Special evenings are also organized! (Open in season)

Jo and Ronan pride themselves on their friendly family run Irish pub serving good quality home cooked food with international flavours. The fish and chips are said to be second to none and available every day they are open*. In good weather there is a nice spacious terrace and a large enclosed garden, ideal for children to run and play. (*all our advertised dishes are subject to market availability)

Come and discover in a warm and friendly atmosphere a quality cuisine to be tasted inside or on the flowered terrace in the heart of the village. Tony is an excellent pastry chef! Tony and Trudy even make their own jams!

It is Lili who cooks traditional dishes. She makes her menus with the products of the farm: a real local cuisine! Only on reservation

Our bar-restaurant is ideally situated, just 300 metres from the castle of Jumilhac, a tourist attraction not to be missed during your stay in the Dordogne. For 40 years we have been serving good food at our table. Located in a town of 1,400 inhabitants known for its castle and ancient gold mines, our restaurant is the perfect place to recharge your batteries between visits. Our dishes are based on fresh and local products, preferably organic. We also offer you the possibility to buy take-away meals by ordering by phone or e-mail.

Welcome to l'Etude, gîte à la coquille. A haven of peace in the heart of the Périgord Vert in the Dordogne. Spacious 90m² house ideal for vacations with family or friends, or for a professional stay.

House adjoining the owner's property. Ground floor. Living room. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms : 1 double bed (140) and 2 single beds (90). Bathroom and wc. Electric heating. Washing machine. Dishwasher. TV. Wifi. Enclosed Garden. Terrace. Garden furniture. Barbecue. Enghish spoken. Shops, doctor, chemist : 0.3 km.

Les Voyageurs Logis 3-star hotel is a former coaching inn dating from the late 18th century, located in the Périgord Vert region near Thiviers and Jumilhac. Large, quiet garden with heated swimming pool in season. Gastronomic restaurant with covered terrace overlooking the garden, menus and fresh produce menu specializing in duck, foie gras, Périgord truffles, Limousin meat and sweetbreads.

Open all year round. Pond 6 kilometres away.

Located in La Coquille, Apartment Ellesmere House offers a private pool and free Wi-Fi. You will be staying 42 km from Brantôme. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV and a kitchen with a microwave. You can enjoy a terrace. Apartment Ellesmere House is 46 km from Limoges and 49 km from Périgueux. Limoges International Airport, the nearest airport, is 43 km away.

The gîte is located in a natural environment. Close to the village of La Coquille and all amenities. We offer a serene environment and an awareness of ecology and the environment.

After a few months of searching, we fell in love with this very elegant house, which combines the charm of an old Périgord house with the comfort of a modern home. We spent almost 2 years renovating it to make it even more comfortable. The single-hectare plot has become a veritable plant laboratory, where we have planted almost 200 different species. We strive to protect this ecosystem by maintaining the park in a responsible manner: no pesticides, late mowing to preserve natural areas, planting local and exotic non-invasive species and composting. We minimize our impact by using natural soaps and cleaning products. The house has now become Le Gîte du Parc, so that other lovers of greenery and tranquillity can also enjoy it!

Gite with 2 renovated rooms and finished with taste in a quiet place with a view on the country side. Created for the car passionnates. Cards and itineraries printed to help the clients take advantages of the good roads. Secure parking.

Gîte Emmanon is a small, renovated country house in a quiet location close to shops and the station.