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	Local Area to La Petite Auberge For those who want to tear themselves away from the pool and sun terrace, there is a lot to do locally. Golf: There are a number of courses within a 40 minute drive. They range from a 9 hole course to a par 72, championship course only 30 minutes away at Les Vigiers. Riding, tennis, fishing, and canoeing are available nearby and the area is ideal for walking and cycling. For those who want to see the area from above, balloon flights are available. Thermal Baths: Approximately 1 hour away are the Thermal baths at Casteljaloux. The facilities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna, as well as pre-bookable treatments e.g. massage. Pre-history & History: The Perigord calls itself the Pays de L'homme as the oldest remains of early man was found here and the Lascoux cave paintings are thought to be the most remarkable in the world. This area was fought over by the French and the English during the Middle Ages which has left numerous Chateaux to explore. It is also near the routes the Pilgrims followed to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain. Other attractions include a farm dedicated to old crafts, wine barge trips on the Dordogne, a Wine Museum at Bergerac and even the largest sand dune in Europe just south of Bordeaux. Wine & Food: there is a fantastic variety of local fine wines. Bergerac is famous for its great red wine, often at a fraction of the cost of the neighbouring Bordeaux region. The sweet, golden AOC Monbazillac wines are enjoyed throughout the world both as an aperitif and as a desert wine. Monbazillac wine is particularly associated with the regions other speciality, foie gras. The famous medieval hilltop village of St Emillion and the Bordeaux district are only 50 Kms away. The renowned Sigoules wines fair, which takes place every year in July, is only 10 minutes away, and is extremely popular with locals and visitors. The local food is part of the joy of the region. Local restaurants vary from those frequented on a daily basis by workers and lorry drivers, to the grander Michelin rated restaurants. Why not try foie gras poached in Monbazillac with apples, confit de canard (duck) with glazed shallots, juicy sweet tomatoes, succulent artichokes, six different types of lettuce, dozens of different cheeses, wild fruits especially strawberries, freshly baked bread, walnut tart …… The mouth-watering list goes on and on! There are many local festivals and fetes, which are always a good way to experience the French style of life. Sharing the experience with local people is part of the overall holiday experience. Shopping: For those who need retail therapy, there are many local markets, practically one every day of the week including Sunday. For shops, Bergerac is only 25 mins away and Bordeaux is about 90 mins away.		Click on pictures for more details La Grande Maison Le Poulailler La Ferme La Petite Maison Le Studio

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