We flew into Bergerac airport and headed NE where we rented a small barn conversion in the country near a village called Vergt. It is between Bergerac and Perigeux in the Drogdone region. We had a pool with views over the country side. The folk who own the cottage live next door and are really nice, they are as sociable or as private as u want them to be.
We had a good few nights sitting on the balcony of their house drinking beer!! 8pm – 03.30am was a particular highlight but we suffered the next day! They let us borrow their satnav to find the best restaurant I have ever eaten at, set in the grounds of a 12th century Abbey with the best service and food, also ate a Michelin starred restaurant in a gorgeous village.. Ud never find it without the satnav.
The towns of Bergerac, Perigeux and Surlat are full of midevil buildings and alleyways and very easy to spend hours walking about them, loads of Patisseries, cafe’s and Ice cream shops. We also hired a canoe and paddled 14km down the Dordogne, that was excellent as you get to see all the caves that were home to early man.
So anyway im being long winded now, I couldn’t recommend it enough. If you want contact details for the cottage email me at mikedonald@hotmaildotcom and I’ll forward you the owners email.
Enjoy your day aswell mate, I got married 6 weeks ago and the day flew by. No nerves on the day and even managed a pedal in the morning, don’t sweat the speech, it is a doddle. Just enjoy the day because it is over before you know it.
Your head will be full of a million thoughts, have I done this, remembered that, where are the rings etc… Plus all the questions from people wanting to know this of that about the meal etc, do what I did and get there in plenty of time, grab a beer if u can and find a quiet corner with your mates/brother/Dad and relax while u can.
Your jaw will ache with smiling aswell by the end of the day… And never underestimate people’s generosity.. We were so lucky with out presents etc.
All the best mate.
