Brantome is an enchanting village and Le Pigeonnier is so central, yet so tranquil and has its own parking. It consists of two floors with the bedroom and shower room downstairs and the open plan living area on the upper floor. The kitchen is very well equipped with a hob, oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. It has plenty of cooking essentials along with crockery and cutlery. There is a cool bag rucksack provided should you wish to go for a picnic or to keep fresh items you may purchase cool. The lounge area has a large corner sofa and tv and for dining there is a dining table and chairs. Down a narrow spiral staircase you access the shower room and good size bedroom with king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. The crisp white linen and all towels (including pool towels) are all provided. Outside guests can sit on the private terrace or on the sun deck and see the beautiful ancient abbey in the heart of the village. Listening to the bells that peal out each day is just incredible. Although attached to the owners house, the gite is totally private with it's own entrance and private parking (which is sought in Brantome!) It has a lovely outdoor terrace (which is not overlooked) with furniture to relax and dine. The sun deck within the private garden has two reclining chairs to enjoy the sun and the stunning view of the village and Abbey. There is a BBQ for Alfresco dining and during the summer months there is access to the owner's pool next door in a beautiful verdant garden with spectacular views of the village and Abbey. The pool is only shared with the other rental property (Le Studio, maximum 2 additional guests) Our other rental property, Le Studio, is adjacent to Le Pigeonnier and consists of a bedroom, bathroom and living room with a kitchenette. It is smaller than Le Pigeonnier but if booked together, it would be perfect accommodation for two couples travelling together.

My husband Ryan, and I moved to Brantome in May 2024. We were both firefighters in Scotland near Edinburgh, but gave everything up to come and run our gite, and apartment. We are lucky enough to own this beautiful house with its incredible grounds (including a great pool). We both look forward to welcoming guests to this truly beautiful village in the Dordogne, referred to as the 'Venice of Perigord'

The beautiful village of Brantome is found in the heart of the green and fresh Dronne valley. The village is surrounded by the river that forms an island and is referred to as the 'Venice of Perigord'. At the foot of the cliff with lots of grottes (caves), is the famous 11th century Abbey. It is considered by many, to be one of the world's most sacred sites, a special place that can heal the body, enlighten the mind, and awaken the soul. Hear the bells peal out from the ancient bell tower (believed to be oldest in France), visit the Abbey and the museum and immerse yourself in its history. Brantome is delightful to stroll around with lots of interesting shops, bars and a large choice of restaurants. It has a very good Tourist Office, two supermarkets (Carrefour and Aldi), a smaller but excellent convenience store (Spar), a chemist, a bank, a wonderful wine shop with bottles for all budgets, 2 butchers and plenty of other shops including a glass blower located in one of the premises nestled into the grotte. It also has a large and vibrant market every Friday morning (and Tuesdays in the summer months). You can canoe on the river Dronne with two local companies offering canoe hire or take a boat trip from the village centre. There are also lots of lovely walks and cycle routes in the area. About half an hour from the property there is a beautiful lake Grand Etang Saint-Estephe where you can swim, there is a beach and lots of amenities. Visit the abundance of beautiful nearby villages, notably St-Jean-de-Cole and Bourdeilles which has a magnificent 13th century castle. There are many other castles in the area to explore. There are many opportunities to do some wine tasting being so close to the Bordeaux and Bergerac wine regions or take a day trip to Bordeaux to discover this beautiful city, there are frequent trains from Perigueux. There are so many activities and attractions to suit all tastes that the only problem will be you won't be able to fit them all in!