Riberac Is the nearest main town. It is a pretty market town on the river Dronne, with restaurants, bars, a sports centre, and two large supermarkets. The Friday outdoor market, selling all manner of local produce is the largest in the region. During the high season there are many fetes and festivals in the local villages.
Also from Le Mas Jaubert you are within easy reach of the beautiful town of Brantome on the River Dronne. It has a magnificent 9th century abbey, canoeing, boat trips, and bustling Friday market. Nearby are the beautiful caves of the Grotte de Villars, complete with prehistoric cave paintings, stalagmite and stalactite formations (great for the children).
Aubeterre, regarded as one of the prettiest villages in the region, complete with ancient church carved out of the rock face, riverside beach, and canoeing.
The sights of the Dordogne valley are a day trip from the house; within an hour's drive are places such as:
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Perigueux, the capital of the Dordogne, with its shopping centre, and mediaeval quarter and cathedral, is a must to visit, and has numerous Roman remains, much of which is on display in the local museum. St Aulaye has museums, a water park and riverside beach with snack bar. Angouleme is the nearest big city with a large shopping centre. Bergerac, on the river Dordogne, has an impressive old quarter near the riverside quay, and lots of inexpensive restaurants for that leisurely lunch. Boat tours run from the old port. At Jarnac, the home of Courvoisier cognac, there are guided tours around the old headquarters. The medieval citadel of St Emillion built by king John, is famous for its wines, and there are several opportunities for wine tasting. |
| Cycling Mountain biking |
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Bikes can be hired at Riberac 11 miles. There are plenty of places to cycle |
| Fishing | |
Lake Le Jemaye 3 miles. Day permits are available locally. |
| Golf | |
9 hole golf course at le Manoir du Longeveau, Pilac (12 miles), 18 holes at Périgueux & Angoulême |
| Horse riding | |
Equestrian centres at Bonnes 8 miles, Toeane 15 miles |
| Flying Centre | |
Riberac 11 miles |
| Windsurfing | |
Lake Le Jemaye 3 miles |
| Swimming | |
As well as the house's private pool, there is a beach at the Lake Le Jemaye (3 miles) with |
| Canoeing | |
on the River Dronne at Aubeterre (9 miles), Riberac (11 miles) |
| Boat trips | |
St Marial d'Artenset (10 miles) |
| Tennis | |
St Aulaye (7 miles), Aubeterre (9 miles), Riberac (11 miles) |
| Walking / Hiking | |
Local walks and trails |
The house is just a few minutes drive from Le Grand Étang De La Jemaye in the Double Forest. This large lake is set in the middle of the Double forest and offers a lake beach, large children’s play area, restaurants, showers and a snack bar. A great place for watersports.
There is supervised swimming, with a floating platform offshore for swimming to and diving off, pedaloes are available to hire and there are picnic tables all around the site. It's a lovely walk around the lake, where there are activities for the kids to do and a bird watching platform at the end of the walk.