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Bordeaux to The Halcyon Retreat Golf and Spa Resort – A Road Trip to Remember

2022-05-20 | Holiday

Are you planning to travel from Bordeaux to The Halcyon Golf and Spa Retreat? If you decide to drive direct, the journey is beautiful with scenic countryside to admire and will take you around three and a half hours. If you have some more time on your hands and fancy making a sight-seeing road trip of the journey, there are some fantastic places to stop at and visit along the way.

Here, we have put together a suggested itinerary with an overnight stop off midway so that you can take your time and make the most of your journey.

1st Stop – 50 minutes drive

Saint Émilion

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A little town small enough to explore on foot in just a few hours, Saint Émilion, is a UNESCO world heritage site dating back 2000 years. Explore this walled town with steep and narrow streets, beautiful buildings and many open squares. There is also a monolithic church to visit, a cave to explore where a famous hermit once resided and an underground pottery museum containing pottery from 2000 years ago!

2nd Stop – 1-hour drive

Bergerac

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Take a stroll through the old town, and you’ll be greeted with cobbled streets and medieval architecture. We recommend taking a trip to the Musée de la Ville, where you will learn some of the town’s history and be invited to sample some of the region’s wine.

3rd Stop – 15 minutes

Château de Monbazillac

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If you take a short 15-minute detour out of Bergerac to visit 16th-century castle Monbazillac, it will be worth it. Its mix of medieval defensive fortifications and renaissance splendour make it unique.

What makes it even more unique, though, is that it is set amongst the renowned vineyard of the same name and affords stunning views across the Dordogne Valley. Take a tour of the entire castle and finish the afternoon with a complimentary wine tasting.

Finish your day back in Bergerac at one of its many boutique hotels so that you can relax and prepare for day two of your road trip…

4th Stop – 52 minutes

Périgueux

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Start your morning by exploring the vibrant historic city of Périgeaux, capital of the Dordogne region, with its extensive Roman Remains and its majestic cathedral that sits atop a hill.

We recommend a trip to the Vesunna Museum, a museum of both art and archaeology. You’ll be invited to see the ruins of a Roman-Gallo house and learn all about the Roman period of this location’s rich history.

5th Stop – 30 minutes

Brantôme

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Classed as one of “Les Plux Beaux Détours” – (most beautiful detours) in France, Brantôme is a small island encircled by the river Dronne.

Visit the Benedictine Abbey on the water’s edge, supposedly founded in 769 by Charlemagne. Behind it, you can explore a series of caves in which the monks settled during the 8th century that are intricately carved with religious depictions. Finally, meander along the pathway beside the old stone bridge, and you’ll come across the weir and a pretty mill that is now a gorgeous little hotel and restaurant.

The “Grand Jardín des Moines” is also to visit, which initially belonged to the Abbey but are now beautifully preserved public gardens.

If you have the weather for it, take a walk along the edge of the river, or you could even hire canoes to explore the area with a relaxing glide along the water.

6th Stop – 45 minutes drive

Château de Jumilhac

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Featured in our previous blog (Land of a thousand lakes and castles), Château de Jumilhac is not to be missed. Parts of this castle date back to the 12th century, but many have been destroyed and rebuilt during its history. One of its most exciting owners was the first count of Jumilhac, an alchemist, something that was forbidden during the time. You’ll find many clues to the count’s interest, including ornate angels carved into the roof and chimneys that most probably were used as part of the alchemist’s oven.

The last leg of the journey is a car ride of around 1 hour 20 minutes of rolling countryside and greenery.

Turn up the music and enjoy the scenic roads before you reach our resort to enjoy the rest of your holiday!

These are just a few of the many wonderful places to be explored on your trip to France. We’ll be posting more travel suggestions in the future so that you never have to miss an experience.

Testimonials

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"Recently purchased an apartment at Halcyon Retreat. Very pleased with our contact Romina, who guided us and answered all our investment questions in a swift and professional way. Will highly recommend this."

Iwan and Tanja - Netherlands

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"My recent experience with the team particularly Ms. Tracey Wheatley has been nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, they answer all of my investment questions, and provide me with detailed information about the property offering and plans. I never felt rushed or pressured to make the right decision. Once I had decided to proceed, their team executed all documentation flawlessly. The team members were prompt, efficient, and professional, and they kept me informed every step of the way. Overall I was left feeling completely satisfied and impressed with the level of transparency in transaction and ease of contract sign off process. Will definitely recommend it"

Mahesh and Sowmya, Ireland

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"It was great to work with the Halcyon team. They have a great product, excellent rates of return, and an engagement strategy that at once informs and reassures investors of the Halcyon value proposition. After sales support, and payment, have been fast and efficient. The Halcyon team is doing a great job and I have recommended to them to both my friends and professional colleagues."

David A. - Purchased full studio Halcyon Retreat Golf & Spa - France

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"Serkan and Halcyon have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only extremely fair, but also providing an excellent path to help getting engaged with real estate investment."

Purchased 2 four bed Villas Halcyon Palms - Florida

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"We have just finalized our purchase with Halcyon and I must say that this would not have been possible without the professionalism and the quality of service of their sales department. Having only one contact from start to finish was a big plus for us. Our contact, Serkan, was able to answer all our questions and uncertainties and was able to show extreme flexibility in the choice of the final product. He never tried to pressure us and was very understanding."

Michelle et Franck

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"Nous venons de finaliser notre achat avec Halcyon et je dois dire que cela n'aurait pas été possible sans le professionalisme et la qualité de service de leur service commercial. Le fait d'avoir à faire qu'à un seul et même contact du début à la fin a été un gros plus pour nous. Notre contact, Serkan, a su répondre à toutes nos questions, incertitudes et a su faire preuve d'extrème flexibilté dans le choix du produit final. Il n'a jamais essayé de nous mettre la pression et a été très compréhensif."

Michelle et Franck