Discover Saint-privat-des-pres, Dordogne's hidden gem

Saint-Privat en Périgord lies between Saint-Aulaye-Puymangou and Ribérac, close to the Charente river. Its name comes from Sanctus Privatus (simple citizen in Roman) The commune has a rich heritage (Romanesque churches, former priory, castles, washhouses, museums...)

Nice walk through the woods. In the village, admire the church, the old priory and the wash-house; take advantage of your hike to visit the museum of village life and the model museum.

From the call sign in the Mairie parking lot, go to the bottom of the parking lot and take the exit on the left. After 10 m, turn right (small road). After about 200 m, take the white path on the right.

From the sign at the salle des fêtes parking lot, take the road towards the bridge over the Rizonne (opposite the crossroads). Cross the bridge, then after 100 m, at the calvary, turn right at "Le Chatenet" "Village Vacances". after 100 m, turn right. Climb up to the village and drive along it.

From the sign in the town hall square, take the main street, pass the 24 relay restaurant and 50 m further on, take the small road on the left. At the wash-house, turn right up the small asphalt road.

The circuit of the fountain of the wolf allows you to discover the village of Bonnes, in South Charente. You will cross this charming small animated village and will go along the Dronne river. Ce petit bourg possède un bâti ancien de qualité, regroupé autour de l’église, du château et du moulin, avec des jardins surplombants les rives de la Dronne. Cette magnifique rivière serpente et traverse tout le territoire de la commune. Tout au long de votre promenade vous pourrez admirer le caractère pittoresque des hameaux de la commune, dont certains ont été admirablement restaurés. Ainsi vous découvrirez son château du début du XVIe siècle dont l’origine remonte aux premières défenses érigées par les évêques de Périgueux au IXe siècle pour protéger l’Abbaye de Brantôme, puis l’église Sainte-Radegonde et Saint-Pierre du XIIe siècle avec sa cloche de 1579 classée au titre des monuments historiques, ce qui en fait sans doute l’une des plus anciennes du département. Avant de croiser en chemin la fontaine du Loup, vous aurez l’occasion de profiter allègrement des bords de la Dronne riches en biodiversité qui est un lieu de refuge LPO (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) avec son moulin qui se dresse fièrement au pied de la rivière inscrit à l’inventaire des Sites, ce qui en fait un espace architectural et naturel protégé. Pour profiter des commentaires historiques et des anecdotes du village, équipez-vous d’un lecteur mp3 à la Mairie de Bonnes ou à l’Office de Tourisme de Pôle du Sud Charente. Une liaison de 3,5 km vous permet de rejoindre la balade citadine d’Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.

ARRÊT sur VILLAGE is a selection of walks on the theme of cultural, historical, heritage and natural village heritage. Discover the village of Vanxains through the traces of its history: from the remnants of its Celtic past to the marks left by La Double?s status as an archpriesthood in the 14th century, Vanxains offers us a walk rich in discoveries. From the narrow streets to the outskirts of the village: church, castle, noble houses and fountains are at the heart of this itinerary designed just for you.

Let yourself be transported in the alleys and alleys of one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", a stop on the way to Santiago de Compostela, to discover its underground church and its historical heritage Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a small village steeped in history, an ancient stronghold built in an amphitheater on the banks of the Dronne. "Alba Terra" unfolds its white houses with honey-colored tile roofs in a green setting. You will discover and be able to contemplate all along your walk historical and remarkable sites, religious buildings and panoramic points of view on the valley of the Dronne. You will be able to admire its castle, the chapel of the Minimes as well as the court of the cloister, the church Saint-Jacques with its splendid Romanesque frontage, the tower of the apostles, the old hospice Saint-François, the wash-house on the place Merkes-Merval and finally the underground church Saint-Jean, the highest of Europe, known as "monolith", of 20 meters height, dug in the rock with its reliquary inspired by the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Before returning to your starting point, take a break on the main square of the village, the Ludovic Trarieux square, born in 1840 in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, founder of the French League for the Defense of Human and Citizen Rights. A 3,5 km link allows you to join the circuit of the Fontaine du Loup in Bonnes.

The Barker Dronne path plunges you into the footsteps of a 19th century English traveler. This 90km itinerary starts in Aubeterre sur Dronne and ends in Brantôme. It crosses the Dronne valley through charming villages with their mills and Romanesque churches. The Dronne Valley is, according to Harrison Barker, "a tributary of the Isle, which he who has not stifled the love of beauty in his soul cannot see without being overcome by the charm of its gentle influence. In 1892 and 1893, Harrison Barker travelled the Dronne valley, sometimes on foot, sometimes by canoe. He depicts the Périgord of that time, with its inns and their fried goujons, its mills, its whimsical characters, with an inquisitive and often amused look, writing the account of his trip in the book published in 1894 "Two Summers in Guyenne. A chronicle of the wayside and waterside". The Dronne valley is characterized by a low relief. On the hills with softened lines framing the banks of the Dronne and its tributaries, the small lawns, dry moors and woodlands clinging to the slopes, bring a certain diversification and naturalness to the landscape. From Aubeterre sur Dronne to Brantôme, passing by Ribérac, discover the mills, the megaliths, the villages huddled near their Romanesque churches, and the encounters that Harrison Barker made during his trip in the 19th century. Explore the Dronne Valley on foot, by canoe or by bicycle! You can walk from Aubeterre sur Dronne to Brantôme and return by bike or by canoe (with your own boat). The topoguide is available free of charge at the tourist office of Aubeterre sur Dronne. It will give you indications on the shops and services you will find in each of the villages crossed in order to prepare your trip.

Situated 1 km from the small village of Saint-Privat-des-Prés (grocery store, newsagent, bread shop, var, butcher once a week), magnificent 16th-century stone farmhouse, tastefully renovated and set in a hectare garden with swimming pool. View of the medieval village and its 11th-century church, offering peace and serenity. Ground floor: 2 kitchens, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (140cm) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90cm), 2 bathrooms with shower and WC First floor: 3 bedrooms with 1 double bed (140cm) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90cm), 2 bathrooms with bath and WC. Sleeps 12, 2 separate gîtes for 6 possible on request. RATES: ? from 3255? to 3815? per week in high season ? from 285? to 365? per night in low season (minimum 3 nights) Additional charge: cleaning.

In the heart of the Périgord Vert region, enjoy this charming, stone-built house with exposed stonework, located in a quiet hamlet 1 km from the village with a grocery store and a bread shop. Many leisure activities (accrobranche, swimming, hiking...) are available in the surrounding area. You'll be enchanted by villages steeped in history. Your taste buds will appreciate our specialties. The house comprises a large living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room, 2 WCs, a shower room, a bedroom with 1 x 160cm bed, a bedroom with 1 x 90cm bed and 1 x 140cm bed, a mezzanine, a study with 1 sofa. RATES: from 480? to 520? per week / from 68? to 74? per night.

This estate, close to the forest of La Double and the Grand étang de La Jemaye, offers several holiday rentals. The gite L'Ermitage is a small detached house with one bedroom for two people. The gîte has one bedroom with twin beds, 1 shower room with WC, 1 living room with fully-equipped kitchen, and a large 35 m2 private terrace. Shared swimming pool, secured by a cover and barrier, open from May to September. RATES : From 340? to 650? per week Bed linen and towels included / cleaning 60?

This estate, close to the Double forest and the Grand étang de La Jemaye, offers several holiday rentals. Le Pic Noir gite, adjoining another rental and the owners' house, has two bedrooms for four people. First floor: 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with WC, 1 WC with washbasin. On the ground floor, living room with fitted kitchen, 1 shower room with WC, WC with washbasin, private terrace overlooking the swimming pool. Shared swimming pool, secured by a cover and barrier, open from May to September. RATES : From 445? to 850? Per week.

Near Aubeterre sur Dronne, steeped in history and offering clean, safe swimming from its beach, canoeing and kayaking, we're delighted to present our fabulous gîte, which already enjoys "exceptional 10/10" "superb 5*****" reviews on various booking sites! A brand-new above-ground swimming pool has been installed (spring 2024), as well as a fabulous second terrace. Recently renovated inside and out, our 2-bedroom gîte, both with king-size beds, has been tastefully furnished and decorated to a very high standard, catering for all your needs, while retaining the authenticity of French gîte living.

Nestled in a green setting on the outskirts of the Château, this charming little residence is a haven of calm and harmony. Views of the park on one side and private garden with swimming pool on the other. Come and recharge your batteries in the heart of nature, at the crossroads of the Dordogne. Get away from it all in the bucolic countryside of the Périgord Vert at the Renaudie gîte. The gîte has 2 bedrooms, each with its own shower room, and a large living room with kitchen opening onto the private garden on one side and the park on the other. Open from June to September. Rates: 250 ? per night.

Nestled in a verdant setting, this charming residence is a haven of calm and harmony. Relaxation and serenity make this unique and magical place a must for your stay, and an ideal base from which to explore and discover the vineyards of Bordeaux and Bergerac, the charming villages of Périgord and its gastronomy. Escape to the bucolic countryside of the Périgord Vert at Château de la Renaudie. 4 high-standard rooms. comfort and modernity. A warm, relaxed atmosphere 4 spacious, fully restored and decorated rooms with en-suite bathroom or Italian shower. Rates: from 150 to 220? per night.

"La Maison du village" welcomes you in the countryside near the forests of the Double in Périgord. Ideal to recharge your batteries or meet up with your family near nature and take advantage of tourist sites and activities (museums, castles, bastides, churches, gastronomy, wine routes, markets, wooded paths, hiking trails). Close to the Jemaye (swimming, fishing, fitness trail, canoeing...) and the Bastide de Saint-Aulaye (swimming, river, swimming pool, slides, tree climbing), shops, markets. Hiking trails behind the gîte. Ground floor: living room, kitchenette, living room, 1 bedroom. (1 bed 140, 1 baby bed), shower room, wc. First floor: mezzanine, relaxing lounge, 2ch. (1 bed 140, 2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Free baby equipment, rental sheets, household linen possible. Outside: terrace, garden furniture, private parking, green area.

The gite offers an unobstructed view of the countryside, at the edge of the Double forest. The large gite Chez Rizonne is an independent house near other houses that has three bedrooms for seven people.

Located on the edge of the Forêt de la Double, this gite offers a clear view of the countryside. The gite Chez Rizonne is an independent house near other houses which has two rooms for five persons.

Fortified Romanesque church: 12th century Saintongeaise facade with arched portal and a series of modillions, square bell tower, apse in the cul-de-four, nave and narrow aisles with sculpted capitals, altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, baptismal basin (M.H), altars. Listed as a historical monument. Open every day from 9am to 5pm.

Romanesque church from the 12th century. The transept is surmounted by a dome with pendentives. The bell is from 1512, one can admire a beautiful carved wooden altarpiece from the 17th century. The paintings of the apse are a wealth. They date from the 18th century. One finds by place the oldest decoration of the Romanesque period. The church is fortified. The upper part as well as the bell tower form a crenellated defense chamber.

Located between Saint-Aulaye and Ribérac, Saint-Privat-des-Prés is a village of character. The fortified Romanesque church and its magnificent 11th century facade is the most beautiful architectural feature of the village.

Created in 1982, the museum of tools and village life brings together a large number of objects illustrating life in the village and allows the elders to go back in time and the "young" to discover a way of life quite different from the one they know now. Several sections of the museum present different activities: clog maker, butcher, cooper, blacksmith, school etc... The room upstairs recreates a typical life on a local farm. Just next door you will discover the Heritage Museum in Miniature; a museum exhibiting models of castles and cathedrals in 1/100th scale. An exhibition of butterflies is also visible. Visit by reservation. Open in summer.

Museums exhibiting models of castles and cathedrals in 1/100th scale

Eglise Saint-Pierre -Es-Liens is located in the village of Cumond, right next to the Château. The apse, transept with dome, porch and portal were built in the late 12th century. The nave walls collapsed under the weight of the vault. They were rebuilt in rubble stone in 1780. The western façade is raised by a small bell tower. The church has been listed as a historic monument.

Between Saint Aulaye and Ribérac, Festalemps is situated at the transition between the agricultural plains of the Ribéracois and the forest of the Double. The redevelopment of the centre of the village has helped to enhance the heritage. The washhouses were restored in 2010. History has left a strong imprint. Excavations carried out at the beginning of 1900 have revealed prehistoric remains, including a polish stand. These finds are exhibited at the Musée du Périgord in Périgueux. Henri IV also came to the town during the Battle of Coutras as evidenced by the names of hamlets: the Béarnais, the Reynie (Queen), the Upper and Lower stables (Horses) ... The house where he would have stayed at the Béarnais is still visible.

Romanesque church from the 12th century. It keeps today its medieval chevet and the lower part of the facade. The paintings still visible under the dome date from the 14th century. They represent red-black ochre foliage. Lily flowers are still visible on the wall. The bell tower was raised at the end of the 19th century.

A small farming community, Saint-Vincent-de-Jalmoutiers is a harmonious transition between the fertile Rizonne valley and the Double plateau. At the geographic heart of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, it boasts a rich and varied heritage. The 11th-century Romanesque church, with its Saintonge façade, is part of the Val de Dronne Romanesque church circuit. Also worth a visit: the vacation village and Parc des Doublorigènes, where families can enjoy a pleasant stay in a quiet, wooded setting close to Saint-Aulaye.

A park to enjoy alone or with the whole family! A botanical, playful and artistic space for young and old alike. A green setting, sometimes wild, sometimes domesticated. In a 1-hectare wooded area, come and discover the arboretum, wander among the wooden sculptures, play over 50 original or traditional games, wander through the maze, discover the sensory areas, pedal on the mechanical merry-go-round, attend a show, take part in a training course, eat your picnic, refresh yourself with local produce, or do nothing in complete nonchalance. Price: 6 ? Open: May 02 to September 03 May: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m June: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m July and August: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Groups welcome: from May 02 to September 03 daily - except Mondays - by prior arrangement.

Discover the local cuisine at the Table à Manger (Chez Marraine in Saint-Vincent-Jalmoutiers). Open on Saturdays for lunch and dinner and on Sundays for lunch, in Spring, Autumn and Winter (by reservation only)

Traditional restaurant offers daily menus in the village of St-Vincent de Jalmoutiers. Only on reservation, contact them 2 days before.

This bar-restaurant located at the entrance of the village, proposes a traditional cooking of our region. You can enjoy it on the terrace or in the dining room.

Traditional catering, fast food, Pizzas - Terrace Open only from 20 May to 15 September every day for lunch and dinner.

In Hispanic countries and in the south of France, a peña is a group of friends who get together to share one or more common passions, in an informal atmosphere often linked to the party. Taste our local and foreign specialties. Evenings with themes.

The restaurant offers you its regional specialities based on fresh and local products: grills, fish, homemade desserts, wine cellar. Room and terraces.

Le Régal des Dieux offers tapas, charcuterie, cheese and seafood platters in a warm and welcoming setting.

Pizzeria open in season 7 days a week - Traditional restaurant.

Asian restaurant closed on Monday lunch and Wednesday lunch. Dishes to take away

Bar - restaurant in the heart of the city center of Ribérac. Menu of the day at midday. Room of billiards

Situated 1 km from the small village of Saint-Privat-des-Prés (grocery store, newsagent, bread shop, var, butcher once a week), magnificent 16th-century stone farmhouse, tastefully renovated and set in a hectare garden with swimming pool. View of the medieval village and its 11th-century church, offering peace and serenity. Ground floor: 2 kitchens, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (140cm) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90cm), 2 bathrooms with shower and WC First floor: 3 bedrooms with 1 double bed (140cm) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90cm), 2 bathrooms with bath and WC. Sleeps 12, 2 separate gîtes for 6 possible on request. RATES: ? from 3255? to 3815? per week in high season ? from 285? to 365? per night in low season (minimum 3 nights) Additional charge: cleaning.

In the heart of the Périgord Vert region, enjoy this charming, stone-built house with exposed stonework, located in a quiet hamlet 1 km from the village with a grocery store and a bread shop. Many leisure activities (accrobranche, swimming, hiking...) are available in the surrounding area. You'll be enchanted by villages steeped in history. Your taste buds will appreciate our specialties. The house comprises a large living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room, 2 WCs, a shower room, a bedroom with 1 x 160cm bed, a bedroom with 1 x 90cm bed and 1 x 140cm bed, a mezzanine, a study with 1 sofa. RATES: from 480? to 520? per week / from 68? to 74? per night.

Surrounded by a moat, Château de la Mothe is a 13th-century château, elegantly restored in the 17th and 19th centuries. The estate extends over 6 hectares: its 2 former farm buildings house the 2 reception rooms and gîtes. A spacious swimming pool awaits you for a relaxing moment in the shade of the palm trees. L'Atelier St-Emilion is a large gîte for 15 people. RATES: for more information, visit the website www.chateaudelamothedordogne.com

Located in the municipal campsite (2 stars). Maximum parking time: unlimited Sanitary facilities for people with reduced mobility. Fenced and closed at night. Lighted pitches. Tourist information panels on site. Rates : Daily camping-car fee: 12? (parking + water + emptying + electricity)

This estate, located near the Double forest and close to the Grand étang de La Jemaye, offers several holiday rentals. The gite La Dame Blanche, adjoining another rental, has two bedrooms for four people. Shared swimming pool, secured by a cover and barrier, open from May to September.

This estate, close to the forest of La Double and the Grand étang de La Jemaye, offers several holiday rentals. The gite L'Ermitage is a small detached house with one bedroom for two people. The gîte has one bedroom with twin beds, 1 shower room with WC, 1 living room with fully-equipped kitchen, and a large 35 m2 private terrace. Shared swimming pool, secured by a cover and barrier, open from May to September. RATES : From 340? to 650? per week Bed linen and towels included / cleaning 60?

This estate, close to the Double forest and the Grand étang de La Jemaye, offers several holiday rentals. Le Pic Noir gite, adjoining another rental and the owners' house, has two bedrooms for four people. First floor: 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with WC, 1 WC with washbasin. On the ground floor, living room with fitted kitchen, 1 shower room with WC, WC with washbasin, private terrace overlooking the swimming pool. Shared swimming pool, secured by a cover and barrier, open from May to September. RATES : From 445? to 850? Per week.

Fully renovated 180 m2 barn. Fireplace, 3 bedrooms including 1 on the first floor, 2 bathrooms. Open from May 1st to All Saints' Day vacations RATES : From 784 to 1379 ? per week Cleaning 150 ? Cold season heating 110 ? Pet deposit: 50 ?

Nestled at the gates of the green Périgord, near the Bastide of Saint-Aulaye and Aubeterre, this old barn with arbour and garden with local stones will seduce you to spend convivial vacations and discover our beautiful region.

Nestled at the gates of the green Perigord, near the Bastide of Saint-Aulaye and Aubeterre, this house with the stones of the country will seduce you to spend convivial vacations and discover our beautiful region.