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Here we are, already over half way through a busy August & fortunately, after some very mixed weather, the sun is shining on us! We have had a great bunch of guests this year, including this week, our first French families (with American mothers). It's so impressive to hear a toddler swapping effortlessly from French to English - if only it was so easy for us! This area has so many sites to see and places to visit, that after 4 years we still have quite a list to go to ourselves, so it is always interesting to hear what our guests have been up to. The gardens at Marqueyssac are always popular with families and couples alike: shady in the heat; fantastic views; interesting topiary; peak season activities for children and now the 'Via Ferrata' . Jon and two friends went to sample this delight: wearing a harness and clipped on to wires they negotiated the 'falaise' (cliffs) below the elevated gardens to get stunning views over the Dordogne - not to mention an adrenalin rush! We're normally to be found pottering around 'Le Jardin' doing those necessary everyday tasks - pool cleaning, gardening, giving out directions etc. but today, thanks to guests whose car had to be towed away for repair, we are having an afternoon out in Monpazier and dropping them at the garage at the same time! Monpazier is one of our favourite spots - probably the finest and most complete of all the bastide towns, with a lovely central square surrounded by shady arcades (the perfect place for a cool drink).

Land for sale in the Dordogne - Plot of lightly wooded land, designated as 'constructable' & 500 metres from a much sought after village in the Dordogne. The quiet medieval village of Meyrals is centrally located in the Dordogne and benefits from a boulangerie, post office, church, bar and 2 restaurants. It is 3 miles from the nearest town of St. Cyprien with its supermarkets and other facilities, and 4 miles from the famous historic town of Les Eyzies.