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Saint Philippe du Seignal is only 4kms from the bustling Bastide town of Ste Foy-la-Grande, which offers no fewer than 5 large supermarkets. There is also a good range of shops, restaurants and bars as well as an excellent local market every Saturday.
Drive through lovely rolling vineyard scenery to the famous Chateau de Monbazillac and the lively market town of Bergerac.
Just a few kilometres from the Mill is the famous golfing haven of Chateau des Vigiers with more challenging courses at Medoc (north of Bordeaux - 55 minutes).
Cycling and rambling are pleasant pastimes more or less year round in this area, and of course the wine-lover is more than adequately catered for with wine-growing Chateaux sign posted at seemingly every minor crossroad.
The 100 years war was ended in nearby Castillon-la-Bataille (20 minutes away) - and the French celebrate this every year with mock battles! Discover the history of the area from the 100 years war by visiting this web-site.
www.pays-des-bastides.com/fr/bienvenue.htm
Bordeaux is easily accessible by road or rail. Visit the web-site below for all the information you should need to enjoy a visit to Bordeaux.
www.bordeaux-tourisme.com
Arcachon on the Atlantic coast, just half and hour south of Bordeaux, has the largest sand dune in Europe. It offers spectacular views from the top across the bay and is famous for oysters and mussels. Great surfing beaches too.
www.bassin-arcachon.com
Getting to us is easy. Ryanair/Flybe offer flights to Bergerac (about 18Kms), and Bordeaux (about76Kms), from many UK airports.
Nearby local activities include:
· Golf
· Tennis
· Canoeing
· Boat trips
· Cycling
· Petanque (on site)
· Horse-riding
· Wine tasting
· Numerous Chateaux
· Fishing (on site)
· Go-Karts
· Aqua Park
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