Brantôme: Everything You Need to Know About the Venice of the Périgord
Just 37 minutes from Beaux Souvenirs, Brantome stops you in your tracks. Built on an island formed by a loop of the River Dronne, this medieval gem is known as the Venice of the Perigord - and the moment you arrive, you understand exactly why. The 8th-century Benedictine abbey, the oldest bell tower in France, extraordinary troglodyte caves, a Renaissance chateau, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the water's edge - Brantome packs more into a single day than most destinations manage in a week. Add artisan shops, a wonderful Friday market spilling across the town and riverside, canoeing and paddleboarding on the Dronne, and the double chateau at Bourdeilles just ten minutes further on, and you understand why our guests return here again and again. This is our complete guide - everything you need to know to make the most of a perfect day in the Venice of the Perigord.