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Things to see and do
Located in the north of the Dordogne, in the Périgord Vert, we are a short stroll (500 m) from the eco-village of Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie with its small organic grocery store and bistro. La Coquille (direct trains to Limoges and Bordeaux) is just 5 km away, and the market town of Thiviers a short drive, or a slightly longer bike ride.
The eco-village, ten minutes on foot
Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie
Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie is one of the northernmost communes of the Dordogne, nestled in the rolling woodlands and fields of the Périgord-Limousin natural park.
A small village and commune, but with a clear purpose: Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie is committed to a sustainable world. Accredited a Town and Village in Bloom, it has made significant ecological commitments, promoting local produce, differentiated methods of farming and land management, zero pesticides in public areas and many other initiatives.
There is a real sense of community, from the bistro Le Frugie, the Sunday-morning local produce market and the organic grocery store to the community-funded school La Tour Rose, the Sonneur support project and, of course, Les Jardins de Frugie. See how many iron statues you can find, visit the church of St Peter and St Paul, and wonder whether Richard the Lionheart really did seek refuge nearby after receiving his fatal crossbow wound. Or simply stroll the chestnut-lined lanes, spotting ponds and young streams many days before they reach the Dordogne.
At less than a ten-minute gentle stroll from La Saucisserie, it is well worth a visit. The commune's website is a wealth of useful and fascinating information, and the French (not English) Wikipedia page is a geographer's dream.
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Sightseeing
Times are approximate driving times from La Saucisserie, as published by James and Kate.
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Bike and hike
Road and mountain bikes for hire at La Saucisserie for adults and children, or, if you feel especially brave, try our tandem. If you bring your own, there is free bike storage in our secure barn with some basic repair tools.
Walking
Lots of randonnées nearby, including the Richard the Lionheart trail and the Forêt de Vieillecour, the forested hills you see from your gîte. Just ask and we can help.
Apps and maps
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Food and drink
Bars and restaurants
Tasting and tours
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Activities
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Markets
Local markets
Grocery shops
Supermarkets
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