Charming 18th Stone Cottage Pool Jacuzzi Great View

Traditional Stone Farmhouse

Visit the picturesque Perigord/Dordogne Region and stay in a traditional 18 c Stone Farmhouse with a breathtaking valley view. Les Gites Fleuris-La Petite Rose house is located on a quiet semi-private single lane road, nestled in the countryside, in a hamlet of 18th century stone perigordian farmhouses. The Pool, Jacuzzi, and sundeck are situated in the tranquil orchard, surrounded by grass, trees and flowers. Only 2 km is the dramatic Chateau de Hautefort! A magnificent 17th C Chateau that rivals those in the Loire Valley. Nearby are prehistoric sites, medieval villages, and 1001 castles. After a day of touring the sites, relax and enjoy the serene valley views from your terrace or the pool!

La Petite Rose is a charming restored traditional 18th c. stone 1 bedroom home with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, living room with big fireplace, TV with DVD player, wireless internet access, and CD player. There is a central laundry room with washing machines and dryers.

Everything to keep the family happy!

Relaxation is easy, either poolside on the sundeck, in the Jacuzzi, or on a hammock; or enjoy a peaceful stroll of the property acreage of fruit and walnut trees. Enjoy the wonderful view while playing: ping-pong, badminton/volleyball, croquet, swinging on the swing set, or in the children’s raised fort with climbing wall. An indoor games room will keep all the family entertained with games, toys, ping pong, and Disney video cassettes.

Hautefort is a great bicycling and walking area with rolling hillsides and lovely forest and valley views. All services are within walking distance: 1 km to boulangerie, grocery store, and bank. 2 km to tabac, post office, and the office of tourism. 2.5km to a lake.

The Dordogne Region offers the best in a French vacation!

Discover an undiscovered France... Very few tourists have uncovered the delights of this region of SW France, so you’ll feel like a native in ‘la vraie France’. The Dordogne Region offers the best in a French vacation: history (from Pre, to Roman, Medieval to present), 1001 castles, medieval villages, beautiful vistas, quiet country roads, and world-renowned cuisine and wine or cook at home after visiting a Farmers Market! Our central location is perfect to explore the incredible variety of the Perigord. This is an area that has much to explore, for both adults and children.
Visit the top French Vineyards which produce the world famous Bordeaux wines, visit several old fortified villages (bastides), experience breathtaking views of Rocamadour sitting precariously on cliff sides, and be awe stricken with the natural wonders of the Padirac Chasm. Visit the medieval villages of Sarlat, and Perigueux.

For the active, canoe down the Dordogne River past Castles and villages built into the rock face (La Roque-Gageac)

For the historian, a visit to the caves of Lascaux II and Les Eyzies (the capital of prehistory) may be a highlight.

For the kids, castles filled with medieval armaments to bring alive the stories of knights in shining armor. beautiful Medieval Chateaux that re-enact knights jousting on horseback with carnivals in period costumes! Antique Markets;
For the Shopper, Antique markets and shops, Farmer’s markets, and in summer every Thursday night you can stroll into the village and enjoy the night market with music, in the square, with Dancing under the Stars! Meet all the local French families who come out to enjoy the music and dancing, even the 90 year olds!

For others it will be the gourmet cuisine available in our local villages and the lovely accommodation.

You will experience gastronomic specialties on a daily basis. Perigord boasts a menu known throughout France: cepes (mushrooms), truffles, walnut liqueur, cabecou (regional goat cheese), roast duck (canard) and garlic soup. To satisfy a true epicurean taste, sample a truffle omelet accompanied by local wine, or enjoy the region’s best foie gras on fresh bread.