The Region

The Dordogne starts here.

Le Clos de Moncouche is a starting point, not a destination in itself: châteaux, caves, stone villages and rivers are all within an hour's drive.

The estate is in Saint-Paul-de-Serre, in the Périgord, 16 km south of Périgueux and 37 km from Bergerac, on 28 hectares of grounds, not overlooked by any neighbour.

Around Le Clos

Our favourite places, from the village to an hour's drive.

The ones we give our friends. Each opens in Google Maps in one tap, with directions from Le Clos.

What are you in the mood for?

In the village

Saint-Paul-de-Serre, on foot or 5 minutes away

NatureFrom Le Clos

Waymarked loops

Paths that leave from the estate, through woods and meadows. The GR 654 long-distance trail passes nearby.

Directions Website

On horseback2 km

Écurie du Rosier

The stables we recommend: first rides from age 2, hacks, groups welcome, and livery for your own horse.

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EverydayIn the village

Bar Le Némo

Saint-Paul-de-Serre's friendly village bar.

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Close by

7 to 26 km, under half an hour

Heritage7 km

Château de la Jarthe

A private estate for weddings and receptions, with occasional public events.

Directions Events

Everyday10 km

Super U, Sanilhac

Supermarket with click-and-collect, on the N21.

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Nature13 km

Lac de Neuf-Font

Lifeguarded swimming on July and August afternoons, water slide, paddleboards, pedalos and a playground.

Directions Website

Everyday16 km

Biocoop, Chancelade

Organic food; a second shop on rue Salinière in Périgueux.

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Heritage26 km

Musée Napoléon

Over 500 objects from the imperial family, at the Château de la Pommerie, still lived in by its owners.

Directions Opening times

Périgueux

17 km, 20 minutes — the nearest town

Heritage17 km

Old town and Vesunna

Rue Limogeanne, Saint-Front cathedral, the Arènes garden and the Vesunna Gallo-Roman museum.

Directions Website

Nature17 km

Isle greenway

15 km on foot or by bike along the Isle, with lovely views of the town.

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Everyday17 km

Périgueux markets

Local and organic growers, 8 am to 1 pm: place du Coderc, place Saint-Silain and place de la Clautre.

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Food & drink17 km

Brasserie Magdelaine Olivier

Generous regional cooking, on a terrace facing the cathedral.

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Food & drink17 km

Restaurant Capelo

Périgord specialities, including an all-duck menu — place Louis-Magne.

Directions Book

Food & drink17 km

Café Louise

Italian cooking and local dishes, in the Michelin Guide.

Directions Michelin Guide

Food & drink17 km

L'Essentiel

Refined local cooking next to the cathedral, one Michelin star.

Directions Book

Food & drink17 km

Crêpes et Dentelles · La Gueule du Four

A crêperie, and wood-fired pizzas, with or without gluten.

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Food & drink17 km

Maison Montaigne

Bakery and patisserie, a local institution.

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Food & drink17 km

Fournil Limogeanne

Bakery on rue Limogeanne: don't miss the rum baba.

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With children17 km

Abracadabois

A wooden-toy shop.

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Everyday17 km

For a drink

Le Chai Bordin (wine shop and wine bar), Les Enfants Terribles, and Le Calebasse Café for live music in the evening.

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Within an hour

35 to 75 km — for half a day

Heritage38 km

Bergerac

Medieval lanes, the old port, the wine house, markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, gabarre boats on the Dordogne.

Directions Tourist office

Heritage39 km

Brantôme

The "Green Venice of Périgord": Benedictine abbey, cave dwellings, canoes and gabarre boats.

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Directions Tourist office

Food & drink43 km

Le Moulin de l'Abbaye

Fine dining on the banks of the Dronne, one Michelin star.

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Directions Book

Heritage48 km

Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

The world capital of prehistory: the national museum, painted caves and cliff shelters.

Directions Website

Nature48 km

Canoeing on the Vézère

Several reliable outfitters in Les Eyzies, routes from 9 to 28 km, for all ages.

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Heritage49 km

Villars

The Château de Puyguilhem and the Villars cave, with prehistoric paintings and rock formations.

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Directions Website

With children35–75 km

Périgord Noir parks

Dinosaur park, Préhisto Parc, Le Thot animal park, Le Bugue aquarium, Jacquou Parc and the Bournat village.

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Heritage40–75 km

The Périgord Noir

Beynac, Castelnaud, Les Milandes, Lascaux, La Roque Saint-Christophe, Proumeyssac, Domme, Sarlat and the Marqueyssac gardens.

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Our day trips

Eight day trips from Le Clos.

Leave in the morning, back for dinner. These are routes we've driven ourselves, with our hearts at every stop — and a word of warning where one is due.