C hâteau Les Farcies du Pech'
24100 Bergerac
Tél. : 0033 (0) 5 53 82 48 31
Fax : 0033 (0) 5 53 82 47 64

This beautiful Chateau was built in the XVIIIème century and  is situated in grounds of 8 hectares set in the peaceful vineyard of  Pécharmant. 

        

Bergerac is set in the beautiful district of Aquitaine  which s reported to be the finest climate  in Europe.  We are only about  one hours drive 89km from the Atlantic coast and Bordeaux. There are Daily flights from London Stanstead. Also  Southampton by Flybee.

Bordeaux is particularly well known for its surrounding wine-growing region. The vineyards of Bordeaux with their Margaux, Médoc, Sauternes and St. Emilion wines are leaders in their fields in an area where many other excellent wines are produced. Many chateaux and growers open their doors to our clients for cellars tours and wine tasting.

In addition to its wines, Bergerac is an important tobacco growing centre and in the old town you can visit both the tobacco and wine museums. The town is very busy in the summer months with Saturday (a.m.) and Wednesday (all-day) markets. With is an excellent choice of open-air eateries.

Aquitaine's capital, Bordeaux is a thriving port city on the Garonne River with beautiful 18th-century mansions and architecture, including its Grand Theatre by architect Victor Louis, excellent shopping and numerous cultural events, such as the traditional May Music Festival.

Why not combine a south western France adventure with a trip into the beaches and Fishing villages of Spain? Visit outstanding white sand beaches and quaint towns all year long.

Accommodation

The Castle  has 5 guest rooms furnished to a high standard with private bathroom and WC.

Each of the5 rooms are furnished in a style, with its pieces of furniture of time

About the area

Major City: Bordeaux with Prehistoric caves Fortified castles and villages. Important wine region and home stays with winemakers.

Why not a fall vacation in St. Emillion, the Medoc or with other winemakers of Bordeaux this fall.

Diverse landscape of Atlantic coastline, beaches, flat forest land, Pyrénées mountains, and the rolling hills and river valleys of the Dordogne.

The varied Aquitaine region includes not only the prehistoric caves, villages and rolling river valleys of the Dordogne and the Bordeaux vineyards, but also the rocky Pyrénées mountain chain. Here visit the French-Basque country, with its beautiful beaches, excellent surfing and picturesque fishing villages. Bike or hike the flat forest land of the Landes and the medieval castles and villages in Lot-et-Garonne.

Cuisine

The most celebrated regional specialty is foie gras, specially prepared livers of geese and ducks, seasoned and stuffed with regional truffles. Confits (preserved goose and duck) are a key ingredient in a number of dishes. Fish and seafood, like carp stuffed with foie gras, mullet in red wine are also common. Oysters are served with Entre-deux-Mers wine, with tiny sausages or crepinettes. Meals are accompanied by the many fine wines of the region such as Médoc red wines, Graves dry whites or Sauterne sweet white wines and concluded with the region's

Places to visit:-

Duras
With a fascinating chateau overlooking the Dropt valley, the picturesque town comes alive in the summer with weekly events such as the wine festival, antiques fairs and night markets. There is a lively market on Monday mornings. The Hostellerie des Ducs restaurant is highly recommended.

St. Émilion
Best known for its wines, St. Émilion, is also a beautiful medieval town and a World Heritage Site. Take a guided tour from the tourist office; enjoy the view from the bell tower. Wine lovers can arrange tastings and tours (also at the tourist office).

Lac de Castelgaillard
Summer swimming lake just north of Duras. Fun day out for kids with water slides, pony riding, quad bikes and more. Restaurant and bar for refreshments.

Ste. Foy la Grande
Busy town on the Dordogne river. The furthest east of the Bordeaux wine appellation. Bustling Saturday market and good choice of restaurants. Excellent firework display on Bastille night(14th. July) over the rive

Located on the Dordogne River, east of Bordeaux, Bergerac is noted for its wines, particularly the sweet white wine Monbazillac. This port town was largely destroyed during the Wars of Religion and, heavily renovated, little of the original city remains.

Ryanair fly from London Stansted and Bournemouth to Bergerac.
 

Tariff

110 Euros, for the room 2 persons with the breakfast. (satellite TV).

For further information please visit our website:-    www.chambre-hote-bergerac.com.

or Email:-    vignobles-dubard@wanadoo.fr

Château Les Farcies du Pech'
24100 Bergerac
Tél. : 0033  (0) 5 53 82 48 31
Fax : 0033  (0) 5  53 82 47 64