The closest airports are Toulouse (130km) and Bergerac (95km). Local amenities are in Catus (3.5km) and include cash point, newsagent, supermarket, greengrocers, butchers, boulangerie and tourist office. There is also an open-air market here every Tuesday. Cahors (15km) offers a larger choice of shops and supermarkets. There is a large choice of good restaurants nearby (see the house book for details).

Local activities include walking/cycling (range of books of walks in the house and more extensive range at the local tourist office), several golf courses in the region, boating on the river Lot and the nearby villages that host weekend summer fetes. The Tour de France even passes through this region if you’re here at the right time.

Catus (3.5km) has a lake which offers water sports, boating, tennis courts and the restaurant ‘St Denis Catus’. Cahors is a beautiful Roman town surrounded by the River Lot with good shopping, restaurants and twice weekly markets. Explore the ancient streets and old buildings and take advantage of the numerous sightseeing opportunities (Pont Valentre, Resistance Museum and the cathedral). Cahors vineyards also come recommended for wine tasting. Visit Chateau Caix – Danish Royal family or La Grezzette-Cartier family among others. Sarlat in the Dordogne (40km) is an ancient market town full of artists and cafes. Cordes en ciel (80km) is a hilltop village with chic boutiques and Arts & Crafts shops.