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The local town of Eymet, is one of the prettiest towns in Dordogne. The town has a population of around 2,500 people. Eymet is an ancient 'bastide' - a fortified town and dates back to 1270. The town retains the original grid streets, a fortified castle, the ancient rampart walls and a splendid dungeon.

Eymet is located in the south of Dordogne, on the border of the Lot-et-Garonne department. Eymet offers a good range of shops, services and facilities. It has a cultural centre and cinema, a wide variety of festivals and events throughout the year (including the the Oyster and White Wine Festival and the Annual Nature Festival), as well as numerous places to eat. There is a weekly market held on Thursdays throughout the year.

In Eymet there is a public and a private nursery, as well as a primary school (bilingual) and a high school (up to 16 years).

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 town in Dordogne. 

Close-by you will find the Chateau Vigiers golf course, one of the best courses in South West France, which also has a Michelin star restaurant (Les Fresques).

Nearby, you will also find horse riding stables, tennis courts and fishing. For younger visitors there is plenty to do and see including canoeing on the Dordogne river and a Tree-climbing adventure park.