Local info

For cooling off in summer there are many places to swim, canoe/kayak or take boat trips on the river. At nearby Lake Jamaye you can swim from a sandy beach, picnic, or watch the birds and wild tortoises at the special hides and viewpoints. The local landscape is dotted with pretty villages surrounded by vineyards, cornfields and, in high summer, fields of bright yellow sunflowers. Riberac has a wonderful Friday market and, in July and August there are evening markets which take over the main streets of the town.

Places to visit.

Nearby Brantome is known as the "Venice of France" and the beautiful medieval town of Perigueux is just a short drive. Less than an hour away is the city of Bergerac, it has a fascinating old town with small shops and cafes to relax in. The elegant city of Bordeaux is around an hour away on the A89, but dont forget to stop off at the stunning village of St Emillion where there are vines as far as the eye can see and a beautiful old town where the atmosphere is so tranquil. (Of course the wine is excellent too).

leisure activities

There is an excellent scope of different activities and days out in this area.

There is horse riding just outside Riberac, Golf just 5 minutes away, Canoeing and kayaks at Brantome and indeed all along the river Dronne.

For the less energetic there is an aquarium, many wine tasting trips, and then there is the world famous town of Cognac which is not too far away, famous  for ......well, Im sure you know whats there? 

Have a look on the "local area" page to see more details of these trips and days out.