Pautard

Monflanquin, Lot-et-Garonne
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 87 69 48 59
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From
€400 - €760
per night
From
€2800 - €5320
per week

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Bed

12 beds

Bedroom

6 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 12

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€400 - €760 per night

€2800 - €5320 per week

The Experience

Take a nightcap to the terrace as you gaze on Monflanquin, exquisitely illuminated at night. These little hilltop bastides are unique to the Dordogne and this one is a gourmet’s delight: three bakeries, a Thursday market, and a ‘cave à vin.’

Your refurbished house is well-equipped and snug, with a sociable living area and bedrooms up and down, one with remarkably low rafters. The housekeeper lives in the imposing manor, unmissable though part-hidden by trees. She pops over early each morning, so everything looks pristine. When not in Paris the owner lives in the manor too, with her retriever.

Table tennis, tennis, trampoline, pool: all are for you. There’s masses of outdoor space for a party of eight, and rolling countryside beyond. Wallow in the jacuzzi, party round the barbecue, and book a table at Le Jardin under the arches of Monflanquin’s medieval square.

Pautard - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The feeling of serenity and the uninterrupted views
  • Picking fruit straight from the orchard
  • Two bedrooms are on the ground floor, great for those with limited mobility
Pautard - Gallery

You should know

  • Steep stairs to bedrooms upstairs
  • Indoors feels less spacious than the outside
  • You have to get in the car for your croissants: Montflanquin is a 7-minute drive

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €400
Weekly price
from €2800
Damage deposit
£1000
1 House for 12
From €40012 beds6 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 5pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights. One of the twin rooms is more suited to children.
Closed
Christmas, 1 November - 1 April.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Pautard is a really beautiful place to stay - even better in person than the photos suggest. The house is spacious, the kitchen is very well equipped, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are all great. Outside, the pool is lovely (absolutely perfect for a hot week in July), the petanque and table tennis are great to have available, and the hot tub was inviting. And everything (inside and out) was immaculately clean. Peace and tranquillity, but with lots to do on-site. Would highly recommend - it definitely worked for our family of four, including two teenagers.

Sian, Bristol

We had a lovely time in Pautard, the house has everything you need and the grounds are very pretty. We played petanque and relaxed around the pool, it was a bit too cold to go swimming but I can imagine in the middle of summer it would be amazing. Excellent communication during our stay with both Bernard and Axelle. Avril & Andy

Avril, Auckland, NZ

I can't recommend this house enough. It has beautiful grounds, wonderful views, lovely pool, is well maintained and tastefully decorated. Everything you need is supplied. Host very easy to liaise with. The area is great with so much to explore. Don't debate, book! Such a peaceful and restful week we did not want to leave and will return for sure.

Deborah, LONDON

The peace and tranquillity of Pautard creates a rural haven, with the sound of the trickling fountain and the wind rustling through the trees at the back of the house. There's plenty to keep the whole family occupied here - ping pong, tennis, a pool surrounded by pretty flower beds, not to mention an enormous hot-tub for some serious indulgence. With big softie Litchy the dog plodding over for ear scratches every now and again, the owner and guardian are on hand in the nearby manor house.

Harriet, Sawday's inspector

I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a real break. Very relaxed feel but everything works well. Understated style but comfortable and everything attended to. Ergonomic simplicity! Difficult to beat opening morning shutters to blue skies, bright tubs of geraniums and the smell of lavender! Surrounding area full of historical interest and outdoor activities for children and teens. Book now!

Emily, Salisbury

We were so well looked after by our hosts in this perfectly renovated house. Here, good taste shines through. The complete calm allowed us to really relax and unwind. A few kilometres away you’ll find Bastides, local markets, activities great for tourists and sporty types alike. In a nutshell, we had a fantastic stay, and wouldn’t think twice about recommending it. Thank you!

Pierre, Dion-le-Mont

This farm house was absolutely wonderful! The grounds were spectacular and very clean! The house was updated and everything inside was exactly what we needed. Everything was thought out and planned wonderfully. Great place to stay!!!

Jonathan, Tulsa

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Dordogne is rich in history and beauty. Pony-trek nearby, or take a canoe trip from Marcilhac sur Célé, a two-hour drive but worth every minute. All the bastide towns have weekly markets, the closest being Monflanquin, 5km, and Villeréal, 7km, which is known for its ‘marché escargot’ on Mondays, 6.30pm (and they don't just sell snails!). Another must-visit is the beautiful medieval castle of Bonaguil (38km). Vineyards abound: start with Chateau de la Jaubertie, a half-hour drive.

Local points of interest from Axelle D'Herouville

  • Only 5km away is Monflanquin, a wonderful fortified town classed as one of the most beautiful in France. Janouille la Fripouille, an enchanting story-teller, will help you discover the medieval city on a nocturnal tour: what fun!
  • The region offers many activities: lovely horseback riding in Monflanquin, golf in Castelnaud de Gratecombe, canoeing and kayaking in the Dordogne or just tennis at home followed by a relaxing moment around the pool or in the jacuzzi.
  • For foodies, there are many markets around, each on a designated day (Monflanquin, Villereal, Issigeac). They’ll offer you delicious fruits, duck breasts, foie gras, ceps, walnuts, liquorice... a real treat!
  • For nature lovers, walk in the Gavaudun valley, a classified natural site. It will take you through a multitude of magical places like the villages of Lacapelle Biron and Saint Avit as well as caves and natural shelters.
  • The Dordogne with Sarlat and its many castles (Beynac, Marqueyssac, Castelnaud...) can be reached in just 1h30 from the house. You will dive in the heart of more than 5 centuries of history of France with breath-taking views of the Dordogne valley.
  • In Cancon, the capital of hazelnuts, you can visit the Unicoque cooperative with its factory and hazelnut orchards. Once you’ve tasted their delicious finished products hazelnut production will no longer be a secret for you!

Introducing

Axelle D'Herouville

Axelle, welcoming and open, has inherited her beloved Pautard from her great-grandmother. She works in Paris but returns regularly to help attend to the farm; the estate produces plums and cereals for the locality. Books are another passion. Her parents, editors both, helped introduce France to the ‘Mr Men’ adventures of Richard Scarry, of which Axelle is rightly proud.