Our holidays are based at the Le Bourdil Blanc, a beautiful 18th century manor that has just about every facility one can imagine to keep people not only contented but ensure they have a simply fabulous time

We take great pains to foster a relaxed 'house party' atmosphere - with no fussing staff - and encourage everyone to treat the house as their own and enjoy it at their own pace and in their own way.

You have various alternatives as to how you want to spend your time.

For those who have come to learnand how to cook and savour regional specialties we offer the following:

• One day of cookery lessons from a bilangual professional chef who will help you select produce in local markets and teach you in small groups how to prepare some delicious regional specialties which you enjoy afterwards
• A practical lesson from Bernadette about some other regional specialties ,which we will enjoy afterwards
• One half day wine tasting at a local well known vineyard in Bergerac where you will learn about and taste wine with the experts
• Visits to a truffle farm, a farm growing organic herbs for cooking and tisanes and finally one producing foie gras , where we can taste and purchase products
• Dinner or lunch in a fabulous local gourmet restaurant

For non participants aside from eating and drinking of course, you could, for example, just stay in bed all day.

Should you choose to venture out into the grounds, you will find a superb swimming pool, a tennis court, a charming lake stocked with carp, a designated trout stream (you will need to purchase a license locally to fish the stream), a croquet lawn and a beautiful meadow garden. (Rackets, balls and all manner of sporting equipment are all supplied).

Or should you fancy curling up in front of a real log fire with one of the hundreds of books in the huge living room you can do that too, in fact (since it is a house party) you could make yourselves completely at home and do as you wish.

For golfers there is a spectacular course nearby at the elegant Chateau des Vigiers . Designed by Donald Steel this 27-hole course meanders through vineyards and orchards, with stunning views, before returning to a cosy clubhouse with its excellent restaurant.


We recommend hiring a car for the duration of the holiday to give you the chance to explore many historic and fascinating places nearby, details of which are available at the house. You can also click on the “Dordogne” button above for ideas as to what to do in the area

In short your holiday at Le Bourdil Blanc is whatever you wish to make it.... although we do guarantee to supply wonderful cooking lessons, fascinating exposés on local foods and wines, sensational food and wines, spectacular countryside and first and foremost the beauty of peace and quiet.

If you would like more information on the accommodation, the Dordogne area,or anything else on our website, please click on the 'contact us ' button above, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.