Castles, Caves , Food, and Wine | House in Bourdeilles
3 Bedroom House in Bourdeilles
Au Pied du Château looks out on the village square and the Chateau de Bourdeilles, a medieval castle with a renaissance addition. Au Pied du Château is a little townhouse nestled into the center of a lively village in the Dordogne department in the Aquitaine region of the south of France, in an area known as Périgord. Au Pied du Château accommodates six guests. Fully furnished and equipped, it can be rented for a week, a weekend, or a few days.
The House
Facing the 12th-century castle, just down from the church, Au Pied du Château is a small town house on a cobblestone pedestrian street, with three bedrooms, fitted kitchen, 2.5 baths, living room, balcony, and courtyard on two floors. The master bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bath comprise the ground floor. The second floor houses the second bedroom, toilet, and sink. In its 400-plus years, Au Pied du Château has witnessed quite a bit of history. In addition to its patch of grass by the front door, the house faces the chateau’s park and gardens across the street, with benches, trees, and pretty views across the Dronne River. A few steps down Rue de l’Église takes you to the village square, where you may enjoy a drink under the trees at one of the cafés.
Deep in the Heart of France
Bourdeilles is out in the country, yet a short drive the the international airports at Bordeaux and Bergerac, and to the TGV stations in Angoulème and Bordeaux. The new TGV takes you from Paris to Bordeaux in two hours.
How to Get There
From Great Britain: Fly to Bergerac direct from Stanstead on Ryanair; rent a car and drive 47 miles to Bourdeilles.
From Paris: Take the TGV to Angoulême; rent a car and drive 37 miles to Bourdeilles. Or take the train to Perigueux and drive 15 miles to Bourdeilles.
From East Coast USA: Fly to Bordeaux direct from Montreal on Air Transat, or via Lisbon from New York or Boston on TAP, or from Boston or New York on Air France to Bordeaux. Rent a car and drive 95 miles to Bourdeilles. Or fly to Paris and take the train from CDG.
Things to Do
Visit a Chateau. You’ll find a nice one right across the street, and a dozen others in the towns nearby. As well as old churches, cute villages, and active farms.
Visit Brantôme. The Venice of France, just six miles away. One of many places to visit in the Dordogne area.
Taste Wine in St. Emilion. Take a 1.5 hour drive through the Bordeaux vineyards to get there.
Visit the Caves at Lascaux. Take a 1.5 hour drive through the Périgord countryside to get there.
Play Tennis. The village tennis courts are near the village pool, a short walk across the river.
Visit Bordeaux. A nice 1.5 hour drive on the autoroute takes you to France’s 5th largest city and hub of wine export.
Visit Cognac. A nice 1.5 hour drive on through Dordogne and Charente takes you to the city of stills, surrounded by vineyards.
Try Foie Gras in Bergerac. A one-hour drive south takes you to the hub of production of red wine and foie gras.
Eat Well. Enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner at one of Bourdeille’s fine restaurants. Or find a five-course lunch for 13€ in Tocane-St-Apre. Or lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Perigueux for 29€. Or buy fresh from the farmers at the weekly markets in Bourdeilles (Sunday), Brantome (Friday), or Perigueux (Wednesday) and prepare it Au Pied du Chateau.
Go to Market. Fresh vegetables, aged cheese, organic meats, crafts, and snacks present themselves at the weekly markets in Bourdeilles (Sunday), Brantome (Friday), or Perigueux (Wednesday).
The Owners
Kathi and Jim Lengel own Au Pied du Chåteau. Kathi is a recovering school principal. Jim is a retired college professor. They live in Vermont at Crossett Hill Lodge for most of the winter. In the summer, they sail on their fleet of boats from Rhode Island, and live in Cedar Cove Cottage. Each spring and fall, they spend several weeks at Au Pied du Chåteau.
Castles, Caves , Food, and Wine is located in Bourdeilles. Castles, Caves , Food, and Wine provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Castles, Caves , Food, and Wine has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bourdeilles has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bourdeilles, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 20180022500bd safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
