Help with Dordogne
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Help with Dordogne
I have come across 2 very charming B&Bs.. one through Karen Brown and one through guides de charme.
One is in Paunat.. the other is in Carlux. If I want to be central, near Sarlat, Domme, etc. -- are either of these locations good? It's so difficult to tell distances from a map, sometimes! Thank you!
One is in Paunat.. the other is in Carlux. If I want to be central, near Sarlat, Domme, etc. -- are either of these locations good? It's so difficult to tell distances from a map, sometimes! Thank you!
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P.S. -- The two B&B's I'm considering are:
Moulin Neuf in Parlat and La Vigerie in Carlux. In doing a search, I think St. Cirq knows about Moulin Neuf? Anyone else know anything about these places?
Moulin Neuf in Parlat and La Vigerie in Carlux. In doing a search, I think St. Cirq knows about Moulin Neuf? Anyone else know anything about these places?
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>>So, should we choose Paunat over Carlux?<<
If location is your primary criteria (it is for me), then I would choose Paunat.
The road along the Dordogne from Carlux to Vitrac is very scenic - and at times very narrow and slow. You get a great view of Montfort castle from the Cingle de Montfort.
Stu Dudley
If location is your primary criteria (it is for me), then I would choose Paunat.
The road along the Dordogne from Carlux to Vitrac is very scenic - and at times very narrow and slow. You get a great view of Montfort castle from the Cingle de Montfort.
Stu Dudley
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Definitely pick the Moulin Neuf in Paunat over Carlux. It's a beautiful B&B, a charming town, and the owners get rave reviews.
Both Paunat and Carlux are a little bit farther away from the "center of things" than would be ideal, but who cares? It's just an extra 10-15 minutes of driving in paradise
Both Paunat and Carlux are a little bit farther away from the "center of things" than would be ideal, but who cares? It's just an extra 10-15 minutes of driving in paradise
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St. Cirq -- Thank you so much for your input. You have made my decision! I am reconsidering staying at L'Esplanade for this B&B. Do you think that's a mistake? It's just a thought at this point.. still waiting to hear back from the owners on availability.
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By the way, is there a good map of the Dordogne area online that could give me a sense of where the towns are in relation to each other? Thank you!
According to Via Michelin, Paunat is about 45 minutes away from Sarlat and Domme? Does that sound right?
According to Via Michelin, Paunat is about 45 minutes away from Sarlat and Domme? Does that sound right?
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Yes, 45 minutes sounds right. That's a hard choice between l'Esplanade and the Vieux Moulin. Domme is certainly far more central, and the Esplanade is wonderful.
What time of year are you traveling there? Domme will be very crowded in high season. But traveling to and from Paunat will take longer in high season, too.
Sorry, can't help with an online map - don't need one
What time of year are you traveling there? Domme will be very crowded in high season. But traveling to and from Paunat will take longer in high season, too.
Sorry, can't help with an online map - don't need one
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Here are a couple of on-line maps which might help you:
http://www.best-of-perigord.tm.fr/co.../commu_uk.html
http://www.villagesdefrance.free.fr/...e_dordogne.htm
http://www.guide-dordogne.com/sites/
And, of course, you can always get the detailed Michelin maps online at:
http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/viamich...ontroller/Maps
http://www.best-of-perigord.tm.fr/co.../commu_uk.html
http://www.villagesdefrance.free.fr/...e_dordogne.htm
http://www.guide-dordogne.com/sites/
And, of course, you can always get the detailed Michelin maps online at:
http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/viamich...ontroller/Maps
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It may be too late, but I do want to recommend the La Vigerie, the Bed and Breakfast in Carlux. It is stunning, appears in many design magazines, and is run by a very charming couple. Jean Claude and Christine speak some English, know the area well, are great cooks, and are very welcoming. Where else would you find hand carved stone sinks, teak lined shower, 18th century chartreus, and right on the river Dordogne? Certainly would choose this over the Esplanade in Domme, where we have never found the owners terribly welcoming.
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I visited the Dordogne last April and stayed in L’Esplanade. I am a huge fan: it was a wonderful experience. Click on my name and you will find my trip report. The room was lovely (a superior, I think; I had an incredible view of the valley), service was delightful and the food in the restaurant was top notch.
As St. Cirq says, Domme might be a bit of a nightmare during the summer months, but was almost deserted in April.
Regards .. Ger
As St. Cirq says, Domme might be a bit of a nightmare during the summer months, but was almost deserted in April.
Regards .. Ger
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