Living and discovering the Périgord
Nearby attractions
La Doinie is a small hamlet overlooking the valley, halfway between Sarlat-la-Canéda and Montignac-Lascaux, in a particularly calm and peaceful environment, surrounded by chestnut forests, yet within easy reach of all the major tourist attractions of the Périgord.
The beautiful medieval village of Saint-Genies is less than 5 minutes away and well worth a visit. There's a grocery store, a bakery, a butcher's shop, a café and four restaurants, as well as a beautiful Sunday market with many local producers.
MONTIGNAC-LASCAUX
Lascaux, with its magnificent cave paintings, is less than 10 minutes away.
Nestling on the banks of the Vézère river, this small town is also one of the prettiest in the Périgord Noir. It boasts a wealth of shops, supermarkets, gourmet restaurants and five bakeries!
Nestling on the banks of the Vézère river, this small town is also one of the prettiest in the Périgord Noir. It boasts a wealth of shops, supermarkets, gourmet restaurants and five bakeries!
SARLAT-La-CANÉDA
Less than 15 minutes away, just a few kilometers from the banks of the Dordogne river, lies the majestic and unmissable Sarlat-la-Canéda, Europe's largest concentration of medieval buildings, built of beautiful honey-colored stone that glows golden in the evening sun. Dozens of gourmet restaurants are to be found here, as are all the major retailers (Carrefour, Intermarché, Leclerc, Lidl, Casino, Bricomarché, Action, etc.). Its Saturday market is well worth a visit.
The region's most touristy villages
La Roque-Gageac, Domme, Beynac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle and Les Eyzies are all less than 30 minutes away. Saint-Amand de Coly is 8 minutes away. Limeuil and Belvès 45 minutes away. Rocamadour 50 minutes away. The ideal place to discover the Dordogne's most attractive region.
Outdoor activities
For those seeking outdoor activities, bike hire, horse riding and canoeing are all within easy reach. And let's not forget the many local markets and opportunities to sample the local specialties of foie gras, duck, truffles and all things walnut. La Vieille Ferme de La Doinie offers something for all ages and tastes
Transport
The region is also well served by airports (Brive 35 minutes away, Bergerac 1h20mn and Limoges 1h40mn). Souillac station is 30 minutes away, with direct trains to Paris and Toulouse. Sarlat station is 20 minutes away.
Gîte La Vieille Ferme de La Doinie
550 route de la Doinie, Lieu-dit La Doinie, Saint-Geniès, 24590, France