Guidebook for Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle

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Guidebook for Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle

Sightseeing

This beautiful 8th century town is built entirely from red sandstone, and is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, a lovely day out.
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Collonges-la-Rouge
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This beautiful 8th century town is built entirely from red sandstone, and is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, a lovely day out.
Medieval city on the banks of the Dordogne
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Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
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Medieval city on the banks of the Dordogne
13th century and one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France' with a hill top location offering views, and a castle to explore.
Hôtel Le Turenne
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13th century and one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France' with a hill top location offering views, and a castle to explore.
Small and beautiful, and one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France', less touristy than Collonges-la-Rouge, with three châteaux and a hilltop location offering great views .
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Curemonte
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Small and beautiful, and one of the 'Plus Beaux Villages de France', less touristy than Collonges-la-Rouge, with three châteaux and a hilltop location offering great views .
A lovely walk to these ruins, taking in a deserted village
Goulles
A lovely walk to these ruins, taking in a deserted village

Essentials

The nearest supermarket only 15 minutes away
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Saint-Privat
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The nearest supermarket only 15 minutes away

Entertainment & Activities

Le Splash water park in Argentat, set on the banks of the Dordogne river, with a sports centre, bar and supervised swimming. The kids love it!
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Argentat-sur-Dordogne
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Le Splash water park in Argentat, set on the banks of the Dordogne river, with a sports centre, bar and supervised swimming. The kids love it!
Local horse and pony riding centre
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Saint-Julien-aux-Bois
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Local horse and pony riding centre
Great swimming spot for children, a sandy beach, lifeguarded and bounded swimming area. Also well know for its night time carp fishing.
Lac de Feyt
Great swimming spot for children, a sandy beach, lifeguarded and bounded swimming area. Also well know for its night time carp fishing.

Shopping

Brive is our nearest big city, the place to head for some serious shopping, full of lovely boutique shops.
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Brive-la-Gaillarde
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Brive is our nearest big city, the place to head for some serious shopping, full of lovely boutique shops.

Food Scene

Excellent for a set-menu lunch or an extravagant evening meal.
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Les Contes de Bruyeres, Martina Kömpel
1 Rue des Nauges
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Excellent for a set-menu lunch or an extravagant evening meal.
Excellent local cheese.
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Laiterie Fromagerie Duroux
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Excellent local cheese.

Parks & Nature

Well worth the climb for the views from the summit.
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Puy Violent
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Well worth the climb for the views from the summit.
1783m peak. Steps to the summit make this an accessible climb and there are many trails for the more intrepid hiker.
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Puy Mary
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1783m peak. Steps to the summit make this an accessible climb and there are many trails for the more intrepid hiker.