Les Lèves is located in the heart of the Appelation Ste Foy Bordeaux wine region, 7 km from the old Bastide town of Ste Foy la Grande on the banks of the Dordogne river. All amenities, banks, cafes, restaurants, hospitals and the main regional tourist office can be found here. Ste Foy la Grande is famous for its fantastic Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

L'Art de Vivre  in an ideal spot to explore the beautiful contrasting countryside of the region. To the north lies the mature 'Landes' forest, to the west approximately 35kms you will find the stunning mediaeval town of St Emilion which was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage list, with some of the most celebrated wines of France. Within an hour you will be in the centre of Bordeaux (67 kms). To the east follow the Dordogne river past the lovely old town of Bergerac (21kms) to the the hilltop castles and spectacular views. To the south the rolling hills offer mile after mile of superb views and endless vineyards interspersed with the odd windmill and occasional lake.

You can do as much or as little as you want, there is something for everyone. This is a beautiful part of France with a very nice climate. It offers thousands of places to visit including Chateaus, Bastide- Towns, Gardens, Caves filled with prehistoric paintings and many restaurants specialising in the traditional Perigord cuisine. We have no doubts that the true 'art of living' was invented in this region.

Other activities in the immediate area include: fishing (A holiday licence costs 30 Euros and grants 15 days permission to fish anywhere on the Dordogne), lakes offering beaches and leisure activities (Lac de Gurson),  bird-watching, walking, cycling, canoeing & kayaking, tennis, horse riding, go-karting, quad biking, paintball, hot air ballooning, gliding and parachuting.

The stunning beaches of the Atlantic coast are approximately 1½ hours by car. Whilst in the area a visit to the Dune de Pyla, the largest sand dune in Europe is highly recommended. Other options are Cap Ferret, Montalivet, Medoc, the Gironde Delta and Bordeaux. Or if you prefer heading land inwards; Beynac, Sarlat, the Aquarium du Perigord Noir and even the Pyrenee mountians are an option for a day trip.

 

 

 
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L'Art de Vivre

9 Rue du Général de Gaulle

33220 Les Lèves et Thoumeyragues

France

 

Tel. +33 (0)5 57 41 29 43

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