Life in the Périgord
Bastides, markets, swimming spots, castles and good tables: the things we like to share with our guests, as the seasons turn.
European Heritage Days: three bastides from Dévillac
Two days, three bastides, one castle. On 19 and 20 September 2026 the European Heritage Days open up Villeréal, Monflanquin and Biron — all reachable from Les Terrasses without spending the day…
The rut: autumn’s song, minutes from the house
Every autumn the woods around Dévillac begin to roar. How to hear the red deer rut in the…
Grape harvest in the Périgord: our wine route between Bergerac and Duras
Discover the grape harvest and the wine route between Bergerac, Monbazillac and Duras from Maison Les Terrasses.
September in the Périgord: our favourite season (and why it should be yours too)
Fewer crowds, softer light and a packed calendar: discover why September is the best time to stay near…
The day the Tour de France rode through our garden
A look back at Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France, entirely within the Dordogne, from Périgueux…
Where to swim with the family around Villeréal — our favourite cool spots
When summer settles over the hills of the Haut-Agenais, one question keeps coming back: when are we going…
Five bastides worth the detour around Villeréal
Villeréal, Monflanquin, Monpazier, Eymet and Issigeac: five medieval bastides within 30 minutes of the house, and how to…
Family walks around Dévillac: five easy routes
Five gentle, waymarked walks within twenty minutes of the house, all suitable for children — with GPX tracks…
Châteaux en Fête 2026: experience the 1,001 castles of the Périgord from Villeréal
Every spring, the Périgord turns into an open-air theatre. Castles, manor houses and country residences lift the veil…
Your stay begins long before you arrive: the Maison Les Terrasses welcome guide
There is something particular about the moment you start planning a holiday. The bags aren’t packed yet, but…
The best places to eat around Villeréal — tried by our guests
Village by village, the restaurants our guests come back to: three in Villeréal, four in Monflanquin, and two…
Planning a family stay near Villeréal: the complete guide
When to come, what to do with children, how to shape the days and what to budget —…
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