Major tourist towns nearby 🏛️ Périgueux (approx. 30 km): historic capital of Périgord, with its medieval centre, Saint-Front cathedral, museums and traditional markets. 🍇 Bergerac (approx. 40 km): famous for its vineyards and old port on the Dordogne. 🏰 Sarlat-la-Canéda (1 hour away, approx. 50 km): a must-see medieval jewel in the Périgord Noir, renowned for its cobbled streets and lively markets. Most beautiful villages to visit 🏯 Les Eyzies: world capital of prehistory, with its caves and museums. 🌿 Le Bugue and Trémolat: typical villages on the banks of the Dordogne. 🏘️ Beaumont-du-Périgord and Montpazier (30 km away): picturesque bastides with authentic charm. Cultural and sporting activities for all the family 🏰 Visit the many castles and historic sites dotted around the region. 🛶 Canoeing and kayaking on the Dordogne to discover nature in a different way. 🚶‍♂️ A variety of walks, with departures possible directly from the gîte; the Sainte-Alvère tourist office will help you discover the trails. ⚽ There's also a petanque area and a swimming pool for you to enjoy. 🎣 Just 4 km away, Lac de Neufont offers swimming and fishing, ideal for all the family. Must-see tourist sites 🌄 The region, at the crossroads of the Périgord Noir, Blanc and Pourpre, is packed with historic monuments and exceptional landscapes. 🍓 Just 10 minutes away, Vergt, the strawberry capital, hosts a lively farmers' market every Sunday morning. 🏞️ The Neufont leisure centre (5 minutes away) is perfect for swimming, fishing and outdoor activities. GR hiking trails 🚶‍♀️ The area is criss-crossed by several major hiking routes: - The GR 6, which offers routes between villages and natural areas. - The GR 36, which links Périgueux to Bergerac and is ideal for long hikes. - There are also a number of signposted local footpaths for walks accessible to all. Fishing spots 🐟 The Dordogne river and its tributaries offer a variety of fishing sites for trout, pike, pike-perch and other fish. 🎣 Ponds and lakes such as Lac de Neufont complete the possibilities for enthusiasts. Accessibility and transport 🚆 Railway stations: Périgueux (TGV, TER) and Bergerac (TER) are the nearest main stations. 🛣️ Motorways: the A89 (Bordeaux-Lyon route) is accessible via Périgueux. ✈️ Airports: Bergerac Dordogne Périgord for seasonal flights and Bordeaux-Mérignac (120 km) for international flights.

📍 Map to the gîte From Périgueux: 🚗 Take the D6089 towards Saint-Astier. ➡️ Continue on the D939 towards Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, then follow signs for Val de Louyre and Caudeau. 📍 At Saint Maurice, follow the signs for Chemin de la Brasserie. From Bergerac: 🚗 Take the D708 towards Le Bugue. ➡️ Take the D703 towards Val de Louyre and Caudeau. 📍 At Saint Maurice, join the Chemin de la Brasserie. 🛣️ The gîte can be reached via a well-signposted local road. 🚗 Private parking is available on site for your convenience.