Not far from Bergerac and Villeneuve-sur-Lot, the Cœur de Bastides region is 2 hours from the major cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse, between the Lot and the Dordogne. - Discover 2 of France's most beautiful villages: Monflanquin and Villeréal. Let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of these authentic bastides: historic houses, carrerots, typical churches and market halls... - Cancon, with its pretty flower-lined streets and its view over the orchards... In fact, this is the French hazelnut capital: 98% of the national production is processed by the Unicoque cooperative. - Castillonnès, a 13th-century fortified town with a shared history between the French and English. - Château de Gavaudun, a proud sentinel plunging you back into the age of the knights. - If you want to combine discovery and sport, think about walking and horse- or donkey-riding: we have 60 footpaths to choose from! - For a refreshing swim, there's nothing like the lake at Lougratte. - Take advantage of the 4 Terra Aventura trails to discover Cancon (hazelnut theme), Gavaudun (history theme), Monflanquin (stories and history theme) and Villeréal (horse theme) in a fun and interactive way! - Taste the local specialities: on the hazelnut side, you'll love the croquants, caramelised hazelnuts, spreads... But the South-West also means duck! Whether at the market or on the farm, producers offer you all sorts of products: foie gras, duck breast, manchons, confits... And finally, the Agen Prune is famous the world over, but did you know that it comes largely from our region? Many local producers still grow plums in the Cœur de Bastides region! Here, we like to party, have fun and live life to the full! For more information on the destination: www.coeurdebastides.com

How do I get to the Gîte de Jeancel in Villeréal? The Gîte de Jeancel is situated in Villeréal, in Lot-et-Garonne, set back from the village and on higher ground, in a peaceful setting with views over the countryside. From Bordeaux Take the A62 towards Toulouse, then leave the motorway towards Bergerac / Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Then follow the road signs to Villeréal. As you approach Villeréal, follow the signs to the village centre, then follow the directions provided by the owner to reach the Gîte de Jeancel. From Bergerac From Bergerac, head towards Agen / Villeréal, then reach Villeréal via the departmental road network. The route takes you along the N21, then onto the departmental roads towards Villeréal. The journey from Bergerac to Villeréal is mainly via departmental roads and provides easy access to the bastide. From Agen From Agen, head towards Villeneuve-sur-Lot, then follow the signs for Villeréal. The route includes the D676, which runs directly to Villeréal from the Monflanquin area and then takes you into the village. From Villeneuve-sur-Lot Follow the signs for Monflanquin / Villeréal. Once you are near Monflanquin, continue on the D676 towards Villeréal. Villeréal is situated about 12 km from Monflanquin, which is around ten minutes’ drive in normal traffic conditions. From Cahors Head towards Fumel, then continue towards Monflanquin and finally Villeréal. You can then reach the gîte via the D676 towards the centre of Villeréal. Final kilometres to the gîte As the Gîte de Jeancel is situated on a hill away from the village, we recommend entering the exact address or the GPS coordinates provided by the owner into your sat-nav to ensure you arrive directly at the property. On arrival in Villeréal, do not rely solely on the village centre: continue along the route indicated in your booking details. Once you arrive The Gîte de Jeancel enjoys a peaceful and idyllic setting, set apart from the village, with lovely views of the countryside. This location allows you to make the most of the tranquillity whilst remaining close to Villeréal, Monflanquin and Monpazier – three must-visit destinations in the Pays des Bastides. Traveller’s tip: before you set off, remember to download or save the route, especially if you’re arriving in the evening. The final few kilometres are on local roads.