La Petite Chabanne

‘I believe that this great peaceful region of France will be a sacred spot for man… the Dordogne will live on just as dreams live on and nourish the souls of men.’
Henry Miller, American Author

La Petite Chabanne is situated in northern DORDOGNE, south-west France, next to the borders of the CHARENTE and HAUTE-VIENNE départements. The beautiful rural setting offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere with plenty to see and do in an area much loved by locals and visitors alike.
	Places to Visit Things to do Entertainment Dordogne Haute-Vienne Charente
Places to Visit The region offers a fantastic mix of architecture, scenery, history and culture to appeal to every visitor. While you’re here, take a dip in the lake at St Mathieu, book a table at the château de Montbrun and definitely don’t miss the weekly market in Piégut, a great place to shop or people-watch from the street cafés over a leisurely drink. Visit Bergerac’s celebrated vineyards, the famous caves at Lascaux, the Oradour-sur-Glane war-memorial town and beautiful Brantôme, the ‘Venice’ of the Périgord. The area boasts many other places of natural and architectural interest within easy reach by car including nature reserves and mediaeval villages, there is always a wide choice of THINGS TO DO.
Things to do When it comes to sport and leisure, there is something here for everyone. Activities available locally include hiking, cycling, mountain-biking, horse-riding, golf, climbing, fishing, indoor & outdoor swimming, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking, go-karting, bowls and helicopter-rides. As well as shopping for traditional products and specialities, wine-tasting and general site-seeing, visitors can take advantage of the large number of ART GALLERIES, museums and cultural sites close-by, and sample the local ENTERTAINMENT.
Entertainment In addition to the many bars, cafés & restaurants, countless events & festivals take place locally. Those interested in the performing arts can enjoy festivals devoted to music, theatre, art, literature, dance, mime and street arts. The annual food festival and the many smaller food-fairs are a must if you enjoy traditional French cuisine. Village fairs and fireworks displays occur regularly throughout the summer, in addition to concerts and other live music on a smaller scale. Night-clubs tend to be concentrated in the larger towns for the more dedicated party-goers, as the social-life in the countryside generally revolves around eating out. Local bars and restaurants are friendly and welcoming for a relaxing evening out with friends.
Dordogne Locally known as the Périgord, the Dordogne is famous for its mediaeval architecture, with around 1,000 châteaux, more than any other département in France. Rivers meander through picturesque scenery and old-world villages with stone buildings and orange tiled roofs. The pace of life is gentle and far from the bustle of modern life. The Dordogne is divided up into Black, White, Green and Purple Périgords, each area named after a particular feature, such as its wine or geology. We are located in the ‘Green’ Périgord, a verdant and tranquil landscape of trees and lakes. To the south, vineyards around Bergerac have an international reputation for excellence, and the prehistoric cave-paintings of Lascaux are world-famous. The abundant sites of interest and areas of natural beauty attract a steady stream of visitors to the area, known for its rich history, culture and gastronomy, as well as for its rural fairs and country markets.
Haute-Vienne Known for its forests, rivers and lakes, the Haute-Vienne in the Limousin region is ideal for rambling, fishing and water-sports in the many parks and nature reserves. But it is perhaps better known for the porcelain tradition of its principal town Limoges, which attracts many international visitors. With numerous abbeys and churches, its rich architectural heritage is equalled by its cultural wealth and religious history. The Haute-Vienne is also home to diverse range of music, theatre, literature, visual art and dance with a large number of museums and galleries. The Centre of Memory at Oradour-sur-Glane, a small town destroyed by the Nazis during the war, offers a thought-provoking and moving experience. Local fêtes gastronomiques provide an opportunity to sample the region’s unique and delicious cuisine whilst the annual arts festival of Bellac offers an exciting array of entertainment and culture.
Charente With its open greenery, rich wildlife and clear rivers, the Charente has a history of boating for trade and now for recreation and tourism. Visitors can enjoy swimming, mountain-biking, kayaking and many other sports. The département has much to offer gastronomically in its markets, restaurants and rural fairs. Local delicacies include wild mushrooms, fois-gras pâté and the famous brandy produced in the town of Cognac. Each year sees a variety of music and arts festivals and the principal town of Angoulême is home to the National Centre of the Image and Comic Art. The landscape is scattered with Mediaeval churches, castles, pretty white-stone cottages and farms. The parks and gardens, unspoilt woods and fields offer a genuine country experience with the culture and social vibrance of the city never too far away.