Around Chez Maurit
Sightseeing
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is listed as 'one of the most beautiful villages in France'. It boasts a fabulous cultural heritage together with beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French 'art de vivre' !
Aubeterre has been welcoming tourists for over 1,000 years! Visitors enjoy meandering up and down the narrow streets, admiring the specialist shops and settling down in one of the many cafés or restaurants for a drink or bite to eat. The village square 'Place Trarieux' is the perfect spot to stop, comfortably shaded by the old lime trees and overlooked by the ancient chateau.
The extraordinary monolithic, underground Church of St Jean and the Romanesque Church of St Jacques, with its stunning façade, add to the cultural importance of Aubeterre.
173 locals recommend
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is listed as 'one of the most beautiful villages in France'. It boasts a fabulous cultural heritage together with beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French 'art de vivre' !
Aubeterre has been welcoming tourists for over 1,000 years! Visitors enjoy meandering up and down the narrow streets, admiring the specialist shops and settling down in one of the many cafés or restaurants for a drink or bite to eat. The village square 'Place Trarieux' is the perfect spot to stop, comfortably shaded by the old lime trees and overlooked by the ancient chateau.
The extraordinary monolithic, underground Church of St Jean and the Romanesque Church of St Jacques, with its stunning façade, add to the cultural importance of Aubeterre.
This ancient villages is so named for its ancient covered market, which still makes quite an impression today! Oysters are a must on market day (Saturday) or enjoy a meal in the historic setting. An impressive old Château sits at the summit of the village.
32 locals recommend
Villebois-Lavalette
This ancient villages is so named for its ancient covered market, which still makes quite an impression today! Oysters are a must on market day (Saturday) or enjoy a meal in the historic setting. An impressive old Château sits at the summit of the village.
The Château de la Rochefoucauld is said to be one of the most remarkable castles in France. This site is of interest because of the quality and diversity of its architecture. This most imposing castle of Charente is a jewel of Renaissance. The Roman dungeon, which is the oldest part, and the numerous sculptures are the main points of interest. But the masterpiece of la Rochefoucauld is without a doubt the 16th century continuous spiral staircase. Comprised of 108 steps this monumental piece of work, a design attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, winds majestically around a central pillar.
44 locals recommend
Château de La Rochefoucauld
The Château de la Rochefoucauld is said to be one of the most remarkable castles in France. This site is of interest because of the quality and diversity of its architecture. This most imposing castle of Charente is a jewel of Renaissance. The Roman dungeon, which is the oldest part, and the numerous sculptures are the main points of interest. But the masterpiece of la Rochefoucauld is without a doubt the 16th century continuous spiral staircase. Comprised of 108 steps this monumental piece of work, a design attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, winds majestically around a central pillar.
The town is best known for the Chateau de Barbezieux, an imposing 15th century castle.
Although a substantial part of the castle was taken down in the 19th century the west side and the entrance between the two grand round towers remains. The castle has known many uses over the centuries, among them a prison, a girls school, and a hospital.
The castle now also houses the Barbezieux tourist office, a theatre (created in the original castle barn) and a small museum of archaeology.
9 locals recommend
Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
The town is best known for the Chateau de Barbezieux, an imposing 15th century castle.
Although a substantial part of the castle was taken down in the 19th century the west side and the entrance between the two grand round towers remains. The castle has known many uses over the centuries, among them a prison, a girls school, and a hospital.
The castle now also houses the Barbezieux tourist office, a theatre (created in the original castle barn) and a small museum of archaeology.
La Roche Posay
4 Cr PasteurAnother village with a lovely river beach and a simple restaurant/snack bar. There is a small selection of shops, a cozy Tapas Bar and cinema which regularly plays Version Originale as well as a Carrefour mini-market.
19 locals recommend
Saint-Aulaye
Another village with a lovely river beach and a simple restaurant/snack bar. There is a small selection of shops, a cozy Tapas Bar and cinema which regularly plays Version Originale as well as a Carrefour mini-market.
River Beach
At the foot of the village, where magnificent poplar trees and meadows meet the river Dronne, you will find the river beach and beach restaurant. A sandy beach with play area and beach volleyball, plus regularly organised attractions. The popular tennis club has an annual tennis tournament, open to all, plus you can hire Kayake form the Kayake station, where you can either go out for a paddle or they will drop you off further up stream and you can meander back towards Aubeterre at your own pleasure.
173 locals recommend
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
At the foot of the village, where magnificent poplar trees and meadows meet the river Dronne, you will find the river beach and beach restaurant. A sandy beach with play area and beach volleyball, plus regularly organised attractions. The popular tennis club has an annual tennis tournament, open to all, plus you can hire Kayake form the Kayake station, where you can either go out for a paddle or they will drop you off further up stream and you can meander back towards Aubeterre at your own pleasure.
City/town information
La Rochelle
Cognac
Angoulême
An attractive town about 50 minutes east of Longeveau, dubbed “the Venice of the Dordogne”. A bit of wishful thinking but none the less a very pretty town encircled by the river. There are some great restaurants and interesting shops. You can hire canoes to paddle around the town or relax in the park. The caves near Brantôme, at Villars, are fascinating for children and adults alike. Bourdeilles is another lovely village about 40 minutes on the way to Brantôme. The Château there is really worth a visit.
45 locals recommend
Brantôme en Périgord
An attractive town about 50 minutes east of Longeveau, dubbed “the Venice of the Dordogne”. A bit of wishful thinking but none the less a very pretty town encircled by the river. There are some great restaurants and interesting shops. You can hire canoes to paddle around the town or relax in the park. The caves near Brantôme, at Villars, are fascinating for children and adults alike. Bourdeilles is another lovely village about 40 minutes on the way to Brantôme. The Château there is really worth a visit.
Périgueux
Saint-Émilion
Bergerac
Bordeaux
A beautiful village with some cute bars, restaurants and Brocantes around the square. There is small play area for the children and a municipal swimming pool (from June to the end of August).
13 locals recommend
Verteillac
A beautiful village with some cute bars, restaurants and Brocantes around the square. There is small play area for the children and a municipal swimming pool (from June to the end of August).
Coast
île d'Aix
Rochefort
Châtelaillon-Plage
Île de Ré
For Families
La Rochelle Aquarium
Quai Louis PrunierFantastic place to take the kids. Horse-riding, school holiday activity camps or book a 'meet the farm animals' session. Café on site providing drinks and snacks.
Stables Des Chênes
Chez MartinFantastic place to take the kids. Horse-riding, school holiday activity camps or book a 'meet the farm animals' session. Café on site providing drinks and snacks.
Fantastic location with river beach, restaurant and park with playground. The beach itself is quite small and accessed via a rope bridge which children adore. It is safe and well covered by trees for warmer days. In addition to play areas, tree climbing and a maze, there are picnic / BBQ areas and a restaurant with plenty of dinning options. Poltrot is also popular starting point for kayaking down to Aubeterre.
Poltrot
PoltrotFantastic location with river beach, restaurant and park with playground. The beach itself is quite small and accessed via a rope bridge which children adore. It is safe and well covered by trees for warmer days. In addition to play areas, tree climbing and a maze, there are picnic / BBQ areas and a restaurant with plenty of dinning options. Poltrot is also popular starting point for kayaking down to Aubeterre.
Guests can avail of slightly more amenities at this very large lake. There is lots to do, including fabulous play areas for younger and older children. There is also plenty of tree coverage for the more sizzling days!
18 locals recommend
La Jemaye
Guests can avail of slightly more amenities at this very large lake. There is lots to do, including fabulous play areas for younger and older children. There is also plenty of tree coverage for the more sizzling days!
Activities
Brantome Canoë
14 Av. André MauroisStables Des Chênes
Chez MartinFamily friendly bar and restaurant, kids club (booking required), often run events and themed evenings with music. Golf course and tennis courts here too
Manoir de Longeveau
Chemin de LongeveauFamily friendly bar and restaurant, kids club (booking required), often run events and themed evenings with music. Golf course and tennis courts here too
Market
Chalais
Visit the largest market in the Perigord region every Friday morning, a cornucopia of gastronomy, arts and natural produce an easy way to absorb the culture of our beautiful region. This market town also offers an array of supermarkets and general stores, beauticians, hair salons, bars and restaurants.
53 locals recommend
Ribérac
Visit the largest market in the Perigord region every Friday morning, a cornucopia of gastronomy, arts and natural produce an easy way to absorb the culture of our beautiful region. This market town also offers an array of supermarkets and general stores, beauticians, hair salons, bars and restaurants.