Local area

The Country Club is situated among rolling hills and ancient oak forests, about seven kilometres from the centre of Souillac. The short but tricky golf course winds its way through an old oak forest providing stunning views.

Souillac, on the banks of the river Dordogne, and the immediate area round this medieval town, is well known for being one of the prettiest parts of the river. A few kilometres from the Country Club, on the way to Brive you will find the well preserved medieval town of Turenne, with its magnificent views.

The landscape is varied and steeped in history. Medieval surroundings have been elegantly and tastefully adapted to serve modern life.

The variety of local foods are well represented in the wide choice of restaurants catering for all pockets and palates.

For the keen canoeist, Dordogne offers every opportunity and a nearby lake is a good start for water-sports for the less adventurous. Rental of canoes and organized trips are available from a number of places. Everybody is catered  for!  

The medieval market town of Sarlat gives an ideal opportunity for browsing among the food stalls and sampling the finest cheeses and sausages. The pâtés are plenty and fine too! If you need something to wash it all down with, the Cahors area offers many opportunities to visit vineyards, trying to find that very special bottle.

If you want to get a taste of prehistoric life, Grotto du Peche Merle, about 3 km west of Caberets covers an area of 3 km of linked galleries in limestone formations. You will find fascinating prehistoric paintings on the walls. If this gives you a taste for caves, Gouffre de Padriac is a must A most remarkable natural phenomenon. A short underground boat ride brings you to a "magic" cavern with a dome spanning 90 meters.

In Rocamadour, man centuries ago tried to rival nature, when building a cliff face town. A most remarkable achievement! One upon a time. the town could even rival Lourdes. In the town itself is a monkey sanctuary, www.la-foret-des-singes.com/anglais/index.htm which amuses old and young. The annual balloon race in September is a wonderful local event. www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/France/rocamadour.htm  might be some help.

No French visit is complete without a visit to a chateau and Chateau des Milandes , once the home of Josephine Baker, the Folies Bergères star is a wonderful example of a 15th century manor. The museum and regular falconry demonstrations adds to its charm.

Souillac is not far from the Massif Central and the Pyrenees with opportunities to ski. A Christmas and New Year in the Dordogne is, apart from an unforgettable culinary delight, a relaxing and tranquil experience.