Bergerac- Day 50

Today was a few short drives in the Dordogne region visiting a few villages recommended by the Peter and Kerrie who own Tillermans restaurant in Tea Gardens and spend the French summers operating a B&B here each year.

First stop was the market town of Issigeac, with its close packed half-timbered houses. Nothing much opened so we headed off to find Montbazillac and its chateau. The drive brought us past vineyards and orchards now in "autumnal hues" (thanks Tez) and rolling hills. The chateau was most impressive but, like much of the area, is closed as we move further into October. 

Our next stop was the village they have a B&B in - Sigoules. We stopped for lunch there in a place that was only serving a Steak and chips for lunch which didn't impress Gail much.

Final stop was Bergerac where a wander revealed a beautiful historic centre, with more than one statue of Cyrano, of course! Our bed for the night is in a working winery Chateau Farcies du Pech. Big comfortable room with expansive grounds in those autumnal hues again.

Chateau Monbazillac and autumnal hues

Cyrano at home

Our chateau for the night