Immediate
Vicinity
Whilst the address
of the property contains the hamlet
Caplong, this is little more than a few houses and a church, and is actually about
2km away from La Matha. About 7km to the west is the
village of
Pellegrue. This has a charming covered market space, and
where
you will also find a patisserie/boulangerie, supermarket,
pharmacy and
a bank with cashpoint facilities. There are also a couple of
bars
where a limited menu is available.
The town of Duras is
about 8km to the south, and has
similar
facilities to Pellegrue, but with slightly more in the way of choice.
Duras also has a nice restaurant, as well as a number of bars
and
brasseries. Duras has a lovely old Chateau, the Chateau des
Ducs,
which is open for viewings every day from March to the end of October,
and at weekends from November to the end of February.
La Matha is in the
heart of the Bordeaux wine region,
and there are many "degustations" to be found near by; the
local appellation is Côte
de Duras. More well known,
there
are the towns/regions of St Emilion and Monbazillac, famous for their
claret and desert wines respectively.
St Foy la Grande is
a bustling market town on the
river Dordogne about 10km to the north.
For shopping, you will find most things you need there, as
well
as various sporting facilities. There is a fantastic traditional
market there on Saturday mornings - officially recognised as one of the 100 best in France. Enjoy the sounds and smells of a fantastic market that
seems to sell just about anything you can think of!
Spend
an hour or two wandering round then head for the central square
for a coffee or a beer and watch the world go by!
Along the river
Dordogne, there are a number
of charming villages set in beautiful countryside.
Markets
- Monday - Duras, Miramont
- Tuesday - Marmande, Sauveterre-de Guyenne
- Wednesday - Bergerac, Allemans-du-Dropt
- Thursday - Eymet
- Friday - Monsegur, La Sauvetat-du-Dropt
- Saturday - Ste. Foy La Grande, Marmande, La Reole, Lauzun, Bergerac
- Sunday - Issigeac
Between June and August, there are night time markets in Eymet on Tuesdays and Duras on Fridays.
Further
Afield
There are many
attractions
further away which make good day trips. Arcachon and the
Atlantic
coast are about 1.5 hours away. There are about ten natural
crystalline caves in the Aquitaine region, which are well worth a visit.
The historic city of Bordeaux is classified a "City
of Art
and History". The city has been described on UNESCO
World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and
architectural ensemble".
Leisure Facilities
Within
the area around La Matha, you can go canoing, play tennis or golf, as
well as sightseeing, walking, swimming, wine tasting, eating good food,
etc etc
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