Six summer seasons later, we found ourselves facing change once again. Badefols d’Ans had been the best home for us, a place where our French story began, where we built our holiday rental business from the bottom up. We made our very own gite Joli Canard into a roaring success, brining return guests from year one! Routines had formed and friendships grown, but it was time for the next step in our journey, which meant moving just a little further along the road — six kilometres, to be precise —
When planning a holiday in the Dordogne, where you book your accommodation matters just as much as where you stay. Voila Villas France is a small, local property rental company, based in the region, offering a personal and better-value alternative to large international booking platforms.
Discover the best things to do near Hautefort in Dordogne. Castles, caves, outdoor activities & markets within 30 km.
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Built as a medieval fortress and most definitely used for purposes of war, especially during the 100 Years War period (1337-1453) where it passed back and forth between English and French ownership multiple times. When the war ended the Caumont family (see Chateau Milandes) regained ownership of it right up until 1779 when the French revolution resulted in it being re-distributed as a national building with the proceeds going to the Republic of France, after which it was used as a quarry before
Chateau Milandes can be found nestling on the banks of the river Dordogne and is one of the most accessible, and interesting, chateaux of the region.
Bienvenu! We are proud to offer a small selection of unique Self-Catering Holiday Homes, Villas and Gîtes in the Dordogne region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Our properties are rentable all year round and are close to towns such as Sarlat-la-Canéda, Montignac, Brantôme and Bergerac.
Arriving home to Badefols-d'Ans in late January after our first holiday was met with a thump! Guest arrivals and jobs were backed up and we couldn't find enough hours in our day. 'Quiet life' we thought as our brains were lost in the bars and restaurants of Edinburgh and on the beaches of Cornwall.
Slowly boxes began to get ticked off and after a busy month there was light at the end of the tunnel. We can slowly retract back to our 'quiet life' for a period of time!
While visiting Dordogne it is important to take advantage of visiting at least one or two of the many famous gardens and châteaux in the region. We have selected a few to showcase for you. All suggestions are within an easy and relaxed drive of our holiday rentals and our immediate area of Hautefort, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Brantôme and Bergerac.
This is a simple service that we offer to you as a way of looking after your holiday home/second home. We are a small local, experienced team who will care for your home throughout the year and provide you with the piece of mind that you need allowing you to have a worry free investment.
Having been here in the Dordogne for just under a month. Today we took time to recap on all we've achieved so far and thought we would share.
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