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The historic and tranquil hill-top village of Villefranche de Lonchat is just 4kms away with its two churches, museum, well stocked village shop, baker, chemist and bars. It overlooks the less tranquil Lac de Gurçon . Here one can swim from a sandy beach, windsurf, hire a pedalo and visit several bars and restaurants. There are tennis courts and riding stables too. Other local places to visit include:-
St. Emilion - the world-famous wine producing town perched on a hillock half-hidden in the depths of a corrie and surrounded by exceptionally fine wine-growing land, is only a 15 minute drive away.
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Bergerac- situated on the edge of the River Dordogne, was once a bustling port, its quays jam-packed with sailing ships ready to carry its only export, wine, off to the far corners of the world. Bergerac is far more tranquil today but boasts a fine collection of old merchants' houses, and a statue in honour of its famous son Cyrano de Bergerac. Approximately 50 minutes drive
Castillon la Bataille - hosts an elaborate reconstruction of the last battle of the one hundred year old war which marked the end of the English Aquitaine. 20 minutes drive. Montpon- a pretty market town 15 minutes drive away.
St Foy-Le-Grande a picturesque town on the banks of the great Dordogne. 1/2 hours drive.