Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is a historic and elegant mountain village located in Aquitaine, Dordogne. With a population under 500, it is the perfect place to step back in time, getting away from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century. This peaceful and quaint ‘commune’ has stood the test of time, with buildings dating back to the [...]

 The Dordogne is a beautiful place to visit any time of year; but of course it is at its most splendid during the summer months. Whether your idea of a perfect holiday involves horse riding, music festivals, wine tasting or simply lounging by the pool, a summer holiday in the Dordogne can accommodate your every [...]

South West France (Sud-Quest in French) covers all the wine regions in the south western part of France with one exception – Bordeaux, which enjoys the status of being its own wine region and is often voted one of the finest in the world. However, the Bergerac and other areas have almost identical climates and similar soil types [...]

So you have made your mind up – you are going to ask her to marry you. Congratulations! Don’t get ahead of yourself though; there is a long way to go between the decision to ask and the proposal itself. If you are anything like the vast majority of men in the world, there will [...]

Last month, we explored the beauty of France on a trip down to the Dordogne. We weaved through the vineyards of the Loire Valley and sampled fine sea food in La Rochelle. So now it is time, as it inevitably always is when one is on holiday, to go home. Please don’t cry; not yet [...]

The doors and windows of the house are locked, the alarm set, car packed, kids buckled in, sat nav destination set…Holiday in the Dordogne, here we come.  Wait! Why not make the drive part of the experience? Why not stop off in some of most beautiful parts of France. There are 614 miles between you [...]

With the Christmas holidays now relegated to a distant memory, it’s fast becoming the time for parents to start preparing their Easter plans. Ideas for a pleasant weekend can range from an Easter egg hunt with the kids, a chocolate indulgence courtesy of friends at Nestle or an Easter Sunday service at your local church. However, for those looking for something [...]

When heading on a week-long break, holidaymakers may be enjoying the blazing sun or racking up activity after activity with the kids – but when it comes to the dinner table, there is always a longing for the taste of home. This can range from a big full English fry-up on a Sunday morning, a refreshing ale at the local pub [...]