We used the services of One Foot Abroad to arrange the accommodation and luggage transfers but with a year to make arrangements, it would be perfectly possible to do oneself. Just an outline of our walking trip in the Dordogne, done in early July. There are some wonderful books on walking in France though maybe you don't need to get into it all at this point.Īlso, have a look at Melinda Lusmore's website, a wealth of knowledge on the subject & a lovely Australian woman who is happy to answer questions & give guidance: I believe IGN offers the maps in online form on their website though I prefer paper maps, especially for planning. You may find a source more local to you online. Stanford's in London is a reliable source I've used: Here is a key for all the maps, to locate the ones you need: What you want are the Cartes Randonnée Série Bleue 1:25'000 maps by the IGN (Institut Geographique National), the walker's maps. While doing that would include all the places you want to see, it's a more complicated way to plan and you may find that one of the established GR's will also give you what you want, similar if not exactly the same.Įither way you'll need maps. So it seems it's the second approach that would interest you. There are at least 2 basic ways to plan a long walk, one is to follow an established long-distance path (Grandes Randonnées - GRs), the other which I chose given it was the chateaux that interested me, plot your way on a variety of paths. If you are with max.While I haven't walked in the Dorgogne, I have done 2 long walks in France, the first from chateau to chateau in the Loire, beginning at Chambord, ending in Chinon & the 2nd along the Burgundy Canal which as you can imagine is easier to plan, follow the canal. Several terraces with dining tables and chairs.Ĭovered terrace with dining table and chairs, overlooking the pool. Well equipped kitchen with table and chairs and with French doors to the terrace.īedroom 1: spacious room with double bed (1.80x2.00 with 2 mattresses).Įn suite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.īedroom 3: double bed consisting of 2 separate beds. Well equipped kitchen with long table and chairs and with French doors to the terrace.īedroom 1: double bed consisting of 2 separate beds.īedroom 2: double bed consisting of 2 separate beds.īedroom 3: double bed (1.80x2.00 with 2 mattresses).īedroom 4: double bed consisting of 2 separate beds.īedroom 5: trundle bed (2x 0.90 mattresses).īedroom 6: double bed (1.80x2.00 with 2 mattresses).īathroom with shower, bath and double washbasin. Via bedroom 1 you can als access the bathroom with, shower, bath and sink.īedroom 3: double bed consisting of 2 separate beds with bathroom, shower, toilet and sink. French doors to the covered terrace.īedroom 1: double bed (1.80 x 2.00 with 2 mattresses).īedroom 2: bunkbed (accessible via bedroom 1). French doors to a terrace.Ĭozy and well equipped kitchen with island, dining table and chairs. The large heated swimming pool is fenced off and has a sun terrace, outdoor shower and covered terrace.Ĭozy living area with flatscreen TV, woodburner seating area. By now the kids will have discovered the large playing field, where they can play football, badminton or jump on the trampoline to their heart's content. The kitchen doors open outwards to make serving easy. The garden has several shaded areas and a choice of terraces where you will always find the ideal spot to read a good book, just relax or get together for a convivial meal with a glass of wine. Of course, your privacy is respected and they can always provide you with good tips of the area.Īre you with a smaller group outside the high season? There is a fourth house on the estate where the friendly owner sometimes stays. Each holiday home offers a beautifully large kitchen/diner and french doors to the terraces. You rent all three houses creating space for a maximum of 24 guests. The estate comprises three holiday homes. This splendid holiday location is a veritable oasis of peace and quiet where you can enjoy a wealth of natural beauty and splendid, long-ranging views. Gapard is perfectly located boardering a sleepy French village in the Dordogne. Here you have all the privacy and freedom you need to experience France at its best! The long entranceway flanked by ancient walnut trees, its garden and the overall idyllic atmosphere put you in a holiday mood straight away. This romantic estate is a wonderful place where you can really recover from the busy daily life.
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