Jaumarie France

Your family holiday should feel like home, only better. At this villa in Dordogne the owners will welcome you warmly to Jaumarie, a comfortable, cottage-style retreat. Tall windows and white painted beams overhead brighten the open living, kitchen, and dining area. Every room in the house retains an Old World feel, with stone walls and brick fireplace facades from long ago. Outside, the walled patio creates an intimate pool and dining area. The shaded terrace hosts a dining table that seats 6, meanwhile the chef of the group will be experimenting with the classic brick oven.
Friday is market day in the neighboring town of Ribérac, also known for many exquisite Romanesque churches. The other nearby town, Saint Astier, has a market full of fresh local foods every Thursday. A refreshing way to explore the nearby towns is on one of the bicycles provided at the villa.
A little farther afield, Périgueux (30 km) has heaps of historical interest – it’s the site of many Roman ruins and an archaeology museum that history buffs will adore. The nearest airport is in Bergerac (44 km) – if you fly in here don’t leave right away! Dozens of world-class wineries await.
Jaumarie is well-located halfway between St. Astier and Riberac, lovely archaic market towns in the department of Dordogne.
Further interesting towns standing out for their traditions and architecture and located within a driving distance include Périguex and Brantôme.
Recognised as being one of the most beautiful areas in France, it boasts an eclectic range of attractions ranging from exquisite local cuisine to outdoor pursuits such as bicycling or canoeing.
Local Activities and Amenities
Public tennis court:
– Tennis Club CAP, Perigueux Tel : 055 353 3592.- Tennis Copo, Perigueux Tel : 055 308 6062. Chateau l’Eveque, details at the Mairie, Tel : 055 354 3077
Golf:
– Golf in Marsac near Perigueux, 29k’s approx. Tel : 055 353 6590
Watersports :
– Le Lac de Jemaye at 14k’s approx L’Etang du Rosier, St. Paul de Serre, at 23k’s, jet ski, pedalos, motor-trikes, waterslide, mini hovercraft and Paintball, Tel : 055 304 5269. – Brantome Canoes, Tel : 055 305 7724, – Les Canoes du Moulin, Lisle, Tel : 055 354 9371, Canoes Bourdeilles Loisirs, Tel : 055 304 5694 – USN Canoe, Neuvic sur l’Isle, Tel : 055 307 6617
Beach: le Lac de Jemaye
Fishing:
– Lac de Jemaye. – L’Etang du Rosier. – River l’Isle
VTT/bicycle hire:
– Cycles Spad’Zone, Brantome. Tel : 0553 080 265
Horse riding:
– Etrier du Perigord, Champcevinel, near Perigueux, at 29k’s approx, Tel : 055 304 6254.- Equitation et Centre Hippiques haras de Madreuil, Villetoureix, near Riberac at 17k’s approx, Tel : 055 390 0353. – Ecuries de la Borde, La Roche Chalais, Tel : 055 390 4763
Local produce market:
– Lisle, Tuesday. – La Tour Blanche, Wednesday. – St. Astier, Thursday. Riberac, Friday. Perigueux, Saturday.- Brantome/Sorges, Sunday
Restaurants:
– La Palombier, St. AStier, Tel : 055 304 4061. – La Calzone, St. Astier, Tel : 055 354 0994.- Le Chapeau Rouge, St. Astier, Tel : 055 304 9732
Pharmacy:
– 2 chemists in St. Astier, Tel : 055 354 1126 or 055 354 1033
Doctor:
– Several in St. Astier. Bayon, Christopher, Tel : 055 354 1018.- Charrut, Jean, Tel : 055 354 1122. – Ferrer, Francois, Tel : 055 354 1122
Bank:
– 3 banks in St. Astier
Cash machine:
– St. Astier
Tourist information:
– Perigueux, Tel : 055 353 1063
Tourist attractions :
– ‘L’Appel de la Foret’ suitable for little Tarzans, and bigger ones, at Thenon, 60k’s approx, Tel : 055 346 3506 – Centre de Vol a Voile Perigord, Bassillac at 36k’s approx – visit the Dordogne from the sky, Tel : 055 346 7490 – Brantome at 39k’s, ‘Le Venise du Perigord’, just a charming little town, surrounded by the River Dronne. – Perigueux at 32k’s – Gallo/Roman and Rennaissance town with architectural features, museums and pedestrian ways.
Public Gardens to visit :
– Les Jardins de l’Imaginaire, Terrasson. Tel : 0553 508 682. – Les Jardins de l’au-dela, Brantome. www.jardindaudela.com – Jardins de l’abbaye, Brantome. Free visit – Jardins du Chateau de Hautefort, Hautefort. Tel : 0553 505 123 – Jardin du Chateau de Jumilhac, Jumilhac le Grand. Tel : 0553 524 297 – Jardin du Chateau de Mellet, Neuvic sur l’Isle. Tel : 0553 524 297
Night life:
– ‘Le Village’, Chateau Leveque, Tel : 055 354 5805.- Le Reservoir, Perigueux, Tel : 055 306 1273, live pop and rock gigs.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following:
– Free pool heating- Maid service/Extra cleaning- Cook/catering- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Taxi / Car rental
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.