Surroundings
Our nearly 4-hectare estate is located in the southern part of the Charente department, bordering the Dordogne, on a hillside with woods and meadows on the banks of the Tardoire River. North of our villa lies the famous Montgaudier Cave.
The village of Montbron is 2 km away. The village also borders the Vallée de 'la Renaudie' nature reserve and the large 'Périgord-Limousin' regional nature park, known for its beautiful rolling landscape of forests and lakes.
In the Middle Ages, Montbron was known as a stop on the secondary route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a passage for many pilgrims. In Montbron and the surrounding area, you can go canoeing, hiking, and cycling, and visit the local market on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings.
Other attractions include the ancient city of Angoulême, the recreational lakes of the Haute Charente, the beautiful Périgord Vert, the 18-hole international golf course in Rouzède, and not to forget the 'Moulin de la Tardoire', a Michelin-starred restaurant just a 5-minute drive away.
Holidays in nature – Charente & Dordogne
The area offers plenty of opportunities for:
- Hiking and cycling (mountain bike trails)
- Canoeing on the river
- Visit markets and antique shops
- Discover medieval villages and castles
Ideal for a romantic weekend or a peaceful holiday
- A romantic weekend in France
- A relaxing holiday surrounded by nature
- Peace and space in small-scale accommodation
Whether you come to actively explore the region or simply relax with a glass of wine on your terrace – at Villa Paignon you will find the perfect balance of comfort, nature, and culture.
Below is some brief information and links.
Angoulême
From the ramparts to the banks of the Charente, from the Musée de la BD (comic book museum) to the murals, from the cornuelle biscuits to the aperitif Pineau des Charentes, the list is far from exhaustive. It is just the beginning of a journey of discovery through this city of history, comics and gastronomy
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The Perigord Vert
Peace, nature and water. The region is characterised by forests with lakes and rivers, and small villages and significantly less touristy than the rest of the Dordogne.
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Haute Charante
For water lovers, on the lakes of Lavaud and Mas Chaban close to Chassenon, you can sail, canoe, surf or catamaran. Lavaud lake also has two sandy beaches. In addition, the two lakes in the middle of the wooded and vast area attract many birds.
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Le Moulin de Tardoire
Le Moulin de la Tardoire is a gastronomic restaurant, which has had one Michelin star since 2020. It is located on an island bordered by the river Tardoire.
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Golf International Prèze
Located on the border of the departments Charante, Haute Vienne and Dordogne, Lies International Golf of La Prèze, also called the Little Switzerland Charentaise. The golf course offers an atypical course thanks to its natural surroundings, hills, forests and 17 water features.
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