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Recreation
On site, there are boules, badminton, volleyball, football, lawn games.
We have bikes available for our guests, free of charge, there are lots of marked cycle ways in the area, and we can take you out with your bikes and you can cycle home.
Lakes & Beaches
St Estèphe Grand Etang is only 1km, the lake has a beach, boardwalks, tennis court, restaurant with bar, picnic areas & summer cafés. In July and August there are free use of canoes and kayaks, also a lifeguard.
St Mathieu - 16kms, has a lake, swimming beach with picnic area, restaurant, fishing & pathway all around. There are many other lakes in the area.
Horse Riding
There is an excellent centre only 3 mins away for both experienced riders and absolute beginners.
Canoes
Available at several places, the most popular is Brantôme. You can hire a canoe, put all your dry clothes & valuables in a waterproof barrel, paddle to a pre-arranged destination (usually downriver!) and be picked up and returned to your starting point. A wonderful way to see bird-life.
Field Archery
Learn to shoot recurve or longbow. Lessons can be arranged at a nearby centre.
Adventure Park
« Les Ribières » - at Bussière-Galant 40minutes, is an adventure park with lake & picnic area, Vélorail (an open, flat rail cart pedal-powered!), mini-golf, tennis, little train, walking tracks and tree-top adventure trails (graded assault courses easy, medium & difficult) www.lesacrobois.com
Karting/Quads
There is an International standard track at Teyjat , 9kms, with a childrens track for 8-12yrs.
Markets
The biggest market is Piégut on Wednesday morning, Brantôme Friday & Nontron Saturday mornings. There are many other markets and farmers markets during the summer.
Fishing
Local recreational fishing & carp (serious!) fishing can be arranged .
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