The Tawny Owl at Le Petit Bouleau

Saint Pardoux-la-Rivière

Saint Pardoux is a lively village. It is located on the river Dronne, which rises at an altitude of 480 meters in the Massif Central and winds through the village. The village is part of the Périgord Vert: the largest and greenest part of Dordogne.
The cycling routes Le Flow Velo and La Voie Verte pass through the village and there are several hiking trails that you can walk from our house.
The village itself, less than a kilometre away from Petit Bouleau, has everything that makes a village attractive: a bakery, a supermarket, a few restaurants, a pharmacy, two cafes and even the most famous butcher in the area has his shop there.

Every weekend it's King's Day in the Pergord! There are the well-known 'flea market' with antiques, the 'vide greniers' (freely translated: empty attic) and the 'marchées aux puces': the flea markets. Especially the last two are very cozy and you can find special and affordable items. From 12 o'clock you can sit down at long tables for dinner. That's living like God in authentic France!

The surroundings of Pardoux are ideal as a walking and cycling area. Several routes have been set out, for both the novice and the more experienced walker or cyclist. Due to the combination of forests and open areas, there will be few moments when you will not enjoy the view.

The villages in the area are typically French with the well-known characteristic church in the center. The people are friendly and helpful. You will also find some more famous villages, such as Brantôme, with its typical shape and its striking abbey. Here you can also take on sporting challenges, such as canoeing. And if you don't want to, you can let yourself be taken on a boat to enjoy the views from the water.

There are all kinds of castles to visit in the area. These give a nice picture of the history of the area. And what about the cave of Villars: definitely worth a visit.