La Barbacane 3 bed house for rent in Bergerac Dordogne
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La Barbacane is ideally located close to the river in the heart of Bergerac. This house is within easy walking distance of everything that Bergerac has to offer - restaurants, shops, cafe-bars, markets - and is just a brief taxi ride from Bergerac Airport. The house is very spacious, with a large lounge, a separate dining area and a stylish kitchen.
There are 3 bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a further family bathroom. The house is available for long term rentals between October and April from €1500 per month + bills.
Bergerac house for long term rent Dordogne - facilities
This 19th Century town house is laid out over 2 floors. The house comes with central heating, a wood burner and Fibre internet. There is free parking available outside the house.
Ground floor
- The super-spacious lounge features 2 large sofas, a coffee table, wood burner and an Apero table and stools made out of an oak wine barrel. The room is very light, with 3 large windows drawing in plenty of sunlight. There is a flat screen TV with Netflix, UK and French channels. There is a small dining table in the lounge.
- There is a separate dining space with a large table that can seat 8 people.
- The stylish kitchen has an island with breakfast bar, an American fridge-freezer, hob, microwave and dishwasher.
- There is a small utility room with washing machine.
First floor
- Bedroom 1 is a large room with a King-size double bed and an en-suite shower room.
- Bedroom 2 comes with a double bed.
- Bedroom 3 features 2 single beds.
The family bathroom has a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bergerac house for long term rent Dordogne - prices
This house in the centre of Bergerac is available for long term rentals between October to April. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €300 towards the electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi and local taxes. Firewood to be purchased separately.
Long term rentals (October to April): from €1500 per month + bills
Bergerac house for rent Dordogne - Our Opinion
This lovely house is ideal if you are looking to be based in a town in the heart of Dordogne. And what better town to be based than Bergerac. It is a very pretty place, with lots of excellent restaurants and shops, an indoor market and plenty of services. Direct from the house you can walk along the banks of the Dordogne river and be within open countryside in 5 minutes.
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Area activities
The charming town of Bergerac is a great place to be based in Dordogne. With its medieval centre with half-timbered houses and riverside location, it is a very pretty town. Bergerac is also the centre of wine production in the Dordogne and the Maison de Vins de Bergerac (where you can enjoy a wine tasting and buy local wines) is located in a former Franciscan monastery on the bank of the river.
There are some very good restaurants in Bergerac and the shopping is also very good. Bergerac has a theatre and cultural centre and holds several festivals throughout the year. During the summer live music events are held by the river. Bergerac holds a market twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday) and there is also an indoor market hall.
The Dordogne is home to some of the prettiest villages in France and many are located in the local area, including:
- Monpazier is an exceptional 13th century bastide town (fortified village) and it is widely recognised as among the most beautiful villages in France. The large open market square, which still holds weekly markets today, is always popular with visitors.
- Limeuil has a popular river beach where the Vezere and Dordogne rivers join.
- The picture-postcard village of La Roque-Gageac is situated along the banks of the Dordogne river.
- Domme is a beautiful hilltop village with lovely honey-coloured stone buildings. Under the village there is an extensive network of caves. From the top of the village you have fabulous views across the river and countryside
- Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is a very pretty village best known as the site of the Chateau de Castelnaud - the most visited castle in the region
- Beynac-et-Cazenac is situated about 10km South-West of Sarlat, on the banks of the Dordogne river. The local castle here was once put under siege by Richard the Lionheart.
- Belves is one of the liveliest and most attractive medieval towns in Dordogne.
Other transport
There is a train station in Bergerac, with train services to Bordeaux and Toulouse and within Dordogne to Sarlat, Périgueux and Libourne.
Airports
Bergerac airport is 15 mins drive away
Bordeaux airport is just over 1 hour's drive.
Toulouse airport is just over 2 hour's drive.
Driving directions
Bergerac is located in the heart of the Dordogne river valley, 1 hour 15 mins east of Bordeaux. Toulouse is 2 hours 30 mins to the south.
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One month deposit to be paid at time of reservation (this will become the security deposit for your stay). Rent to be paid prior to arrival. Monthly provision of €300 towards the utility bills and local taxes to be paid in addition to the rent. Minimum stay is 3 months.
