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Maurens is a charming village situated 10 km north of Bergerac, town of Cyrano, with historical district, narrow medieval streets and Renaissance houses.
Within easy reach of the prestigious Monbazillac, Lanquais and Biron castles. The beautiful old villages of Eymet and Monpazier as well as the Dordogne and Vézère valleys are approximately 45 km away.
Environment : Country setting.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Bergerac. 10 km. One of the largest and most important towns in the region on the banks of the river Dordogne and with delightful old centre boasting many attractive, medieval, half-timbered buildings.
Monbazillac. 20 km. Surrounded by the vineyards which carry its name, the town overlooks the huge plain of the Dordogne Valley. Its 16th century castle is a listed historical monument and of course has a cave where you can sample the wines, and plenty of opportunities to purchase some.
Lalinde. 30 km. First English bastide, founded in 1267 by Henry III Plantagenet, Lalinde boasts several listed buildings and owes much of its charm to the Dordogne River and canal.
Eymet. 35 km. Attractive bastide town on the banks of the Dropt river, with a thriving market square and lovely bridge over the river.

THINGS TO DO:
Aquapark Junior Land, St Laurent des Vignes. 15 km. 4 swimming pools with water slides and direct access to the river for canoeing activities. Mountain biking, beach volleyball, table tennis and archery are all available on site as well as fitness, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Ten-pin bowling and crazy golf nearby.
La Brande, Fouleix. 30 km. Great for kids, with an amazing collection of houses built of willow and various other materials hidden throughout a woodland walk.
Jardin de Planbuisson, Le Buisson de Cadouin. 50 km. Fabulous garden, almost entirely made up of bamboos and grasses, displaying the enormous range and versatility of both. With over 600 species of bamboo and grasses, it is the largest of such collection in Europe.
Golf de Lolivarie, Siorac en Périgord. 55 km. Golf course. 18 holes, 6000m – Par 72. Beautiful and long wooded course, in a valley near the Dordogne river, with water hazards, streams and ponds.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Beaumont du Périgord. 40 km. Lively and attractive bastide town with 13th century church and various examples of medieval buildings.
Périgueux. 50 km. Capital city of the Dordogne department, set on the banks of the River Isle. The city boasts a beautiful medieval centre as well as a smaller but nonetheless fascinating roman quarter.
Monpazier. 55 km. One of the most stunning of the Bastide towns in the region with fantastically preserved medieval centre and boasting no less than 30 buildings designated as national monuments.
St Emilion. 65 km. Delightful village with steep narrow streets lined with beautiful historical buildings and monuments, and surrounded by prestigious vineyards and chateaux producing some of the very finest wines in the world.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Bergerac (30mn), Bordeaux (90mn).