Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves, the soft chirping of birds, and the warm glow of the French sun filtering through your window. This is the magic of private gite retreats - a perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and authentic local charm. If you’re dreaming of a romantic, peaceful escape where every moment feels like a gentle caress, then a private gite in the Dordogne might just be your ideal getaway. Why Choose Private Gite Retreats for Your French Holiday? P

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Forget everything you know about typical Dordogne holidays. At LPC Dordogne Holidays, we want you to relax from the moment you arrive. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that your romantic getaway becomes truly unforgettable. Meticulous Attention to Detail Every stay at LPC Dordogne Holidays begins with thoughtful preparation. It's the small things that make a big difference. We believe that every detail matters, and we go the extra mile to ensure your experience is s

Easter in France is a time when families come together to celebrate this important event. From Maundy Thursday the church bells are silenced until Easter Sunday. Legend states that during this time the church bells fly out of the church steeples and go to Rome to be blessed by the Pope. On their return journey they drop Easter eggs in the gardens for children to find on Easter Sunday morning. Children prepare nests made from moss and leaves in hope the church bells will fi

David and Chrissy; we moved to the Dordogne, South West France 6 years ago after buying a neglected and crumbling old property and to follow a 25 year dream of living in France full time. Selling everything we owned in the UK, house, cars and furniture and giving up our full time careers we made the leap of faith and set off for France in a little work horse van, a Peugeot Partner with our trusted cat Benji arriving to our new home on New Years Eve 2018. Having purchased the

We love spring in the Dordogne. Our trees are laden with blossom, the meadows and garden reveal beautiful wild orchids which are alive with butterflies. The wildlife is active, the grue migration begins in February and the restaurant terraces start to buzz again. We have been very busy at LPC Dordogne Holidays putting in more spring bulbs. This time unusual and truly beautiful tulips to sit amongst the bluebells, daffodils, primroses, cowslips and wild orchids. The perfe

The annual Floralies in the lovely village of Saint Jean de Cole took place last weekend. This annual event always takes place during...

Legend has it the Dordogne is home to 1001 chateaux. Located in the heart of vineyards, the top of cliffs, or hidden in a valley. Their...

The Dordogne river is just over 483km long and starts on the sides of the Puy de Sancy, Massif Central, in the commune of Mont-Dore...