Eygurande-Et-Gardedeuil: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil is located in the Forêt de la Double forest area. The area is mostly wooded.

Those wishing to discover Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil with its forest paths, chapel and organic market may be looking for a holiday apartment to rent.

Nature

Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil has numerous forest paths and signposted hiking trails. The streams that run through the village often dry up in summer; however, water remains in deeper areas known as “Gourgues”. The local Gourgues are home to eels and European pond turtles.

The ponds and forests of Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil are considered important for the conservation of endangered European animal species.

Activities

At Old Ranch, horseback rides begin in the forest of La Double with a brief introduction in the round pen. The rides are available for half a day, a full day or a weekend. For children aged 2 and over, Old Ranch offers pony rides on a signposted route around the ranch and through the forest.

Culture

The hamlet of Gardedeuilh, within Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil, is home to the Chapelle Notre Dame des Victoires. It was consecrated in the 12th century. The association “Les Amis de la Chapelle de Gardedeuilh” is working to restore the chapel and organises concerts there from June to September.

The Eglise Saint Etienne d'Eygurande is Romanesque in style.

Local

The organic farm Ferme biologique Las Servatas offers direct sales from the farm. It also holds an organic market on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Other places: Lanquais, Saint-Pierre-De-Côle, Saint-Martin-Des-Combes, Gageac-Et-Rouillac, Saint-Pierre-D'eyraud, Le Bugue, Marnac, Saint-Médard-D'excideuil

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.