Location & Local Info

Nearest Airport Limoges (90km), Rodez (90km)

Nearest Train Station Brive (35km).

Nearest Town St Privat (3km).

Wildlife abounds in this tranquil region of spectacular rolling hills and forests, where you are far more likely to encounter a wild boar or deer than another car.  Borrow a bicycle from the chateau and visit the nearby lake, its beach supervised by lifeguards. Here you can hire a boat or play tennis, and relax afterwards in the small restaurant.

Horse riding is available ten minutes drive away from the chateau. Other activities such as hang gliding, hot air ballooning and golf are also available further afield. A twenty minute drive brings you to the Dordogne River and an aqua park ideal for children.

The Dordogne Valley is well worth exploring with its caves, numerous fascinating villages and chateau, and a ruined medieval fortress. The famous caves of Lascaux are a mere one hour drive away. Ninety minutes will bring you to the ski resorts in the mountains of the Massif Central.

The summer season is a great time for local cultural events such as concerts and performances, including a film, music and art festival held in a nearby chateau during the latter part of July.

Timetables listing markets and fairs can be obtained from the local tourist office. Those looking for gastronomic delights will find numerous restaurants serving local delicacies such as truffles, cassoulet, walnuts, confit de canard, foie gras and Cabecou cheese. Chateau Camomille has a guide to all the best restaurants available to guests.