LA MAISON FORTE is an ancient fortified manor of the medieval period (XIII century), completely restored in a modern and comfort way. It is located in a very tiny village, in Dordogne, Perigord Purpre, on a small hill, with a breathtaking view on the fields and not far from the famous village of Issigeac (about 3,8 Km- 2,49 miles far), old medieval town (Bastide), known for its colorful and rich of local products Sunday market, and at about 20KM south far from Bergerac and 15 KM far from Bergerac Airport. And moreover, not far from the Monbazillac vinyards
(about 16 Km-10 Miles far) as well as from Bergerac and Pecharmant vinyards.
Bordeaux Airport is about 122KM ( 75, 81 Miles) far .
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, LA MAISON FORTE in Montaut provides 5 bedrooms accomodations, with 5 shower rooms with 5 toilets and sinks in each bed room, one dining room/lounge and 2 kitchens (one professional nearby the dining room and the other, as spare kitchen in one of the bedrooms), with free Wifi and free private parking for guests who drive.
THE PROPERTY IS MULTI-LEVEL, IT COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR TODDLERS BECAUSE IT HAS SEVERAL LADDERS!!!
THERE ARE 2 ROOMS THAT ARE IN GARDEN LEVEL BUT THERE ARE STILL LADDERS FROM THE ROOMS TO THE REST OF THE GARDEN!!!
Some units are air conditioned/heating and include a terrace and/or a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
THE POOL IS 11X4.5MTS, AND CAN BE USED DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURE! THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL SO PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CONDITIONS WILL VARY!!!
THE WATER IS 1 METER DEEP, PLEASE DON'T JUMP IN IT!!!
THE SWIMMING POOL IS NOT FENCED BUT IT HAS GOT A 4 SEASON-COVER WITH BARS WHICH PROVIDES SECURITY, IN LINE ACCORDING TO FRENCH REGULATIONS AND LAW.
Guests can also relax in the garden: 5200m2
Bergerac Train Station is 12 miles from LA MAISON FORTE, while Château Les Merles Golf Course is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, 8.1 miles from the accommodation.
The Perigord Purpre is called after his vinyards:
-Monbazillac (8.70 miles): known worldwide for it's sweet white wine, that the french drink with the fois-gras
-Pecharmant, Bergerac, Duras and Saussignac vinyards, white and red wines, which compete very well with the Bordeaux wines.
-Bordeaux vinyards are about an hour drive:
-Saint Emilion town and vinyards are just 72 Km-45 Miles away.
Some useful addresses:
www.quai-cyrano.com
www.maisondesvins-monbazillac.jimdo.com
Plenty are the medieval chateaux and towns in this area:
The medieval towns are calles "bastide" and to mention some of them:
-Issigeac 2.5 miles very known market town
-Bergerac 12.43 miles
-Eymet
-Monpazier
-Belves
-Cadouin, with its famous cloister
Chateaux:
-Chateau de Lanquais
-Chateau de Biron
Chateau de Bridoire
Chateau de Monbazillac (with wine-tasting)
Chateau de Tiregand
Chateau de Commargue
Chateau de Gavaudan
And many others
Shopping:
-Nearest samll town: Issigeac: pharmacy, spar, bakery.
-Bergerac is the nearest bigger town : 12.43 miles far, and here you can do all your shopping.
-The nearest mall is in Creysse (8.70 miles), just at the suburb of Bergerac : supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, and shops.
Many are the activities you can do: www.pays-bergerac-tourisme.com
-cycling, plenty are the tracks
-canoeing on the Dordogne river and Gabarre (boat tour)
-karting, quad
-walking tracks
-horse riding