Beynac holiday villa rental, Le Bourg with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Mont Joie (villa)

Home description

Mont Joie is located off the ancient cobblestone road leading to the medieval Chateau of Beynac.
The front door opens directly into the main room of approximately 60 sq. meters. Honey coloured stone walls, stone tile floor, old wooden beams and a large medieval fireplace sets the tone for this main floor. A fully applianced kitchen with a granite countered cooking area is built into one of the old fireplaces. Antique carpets and leather seating offers a comfortable area to relax and listen to the stereo or view English satelite television on the 30" flat panel television. The dining table suitable for seating up to 8 diners is next to the window offering spectacular views of the river and the frequent hot air ballons drifting by.

Two large private bedrooms both with modern en suite bathrooms are down a stone staircase leading from the main salon. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed with a tempurpedic mattress and the second bedroom is set up for either a king or two twins, with exceptionally comfortable mattresses. Both bedrooms are remarkably cool, even in the warmest weather - the beneficiary of 3' thick stone walls.

There is a full width balcony off of the master bedroom with loungers, a gas barbecue and an outdoor dining table provides our guests with a very private location to enjoy a glass of wine, relax and watch the world flow by on the Dordogne.

There are two additional flagstoned terraces just above river level. One terrace is covered with a grape and wisteria arbor, while the other allows for full sun exposure. Relaxing loungers and a dining table are located on the terrace.
For those who want to take cooling dip, you can do what the French do and try out the Dordogne, or there is a wonderful crystal clear, chlorine free slow moving tributary called the River Ceau located within 4kms. Wonderfully cooling, with shady banks . Bring a picnic basket and experience the true French joie de vivre!

View from dining room, Fayrac Castle and the montgolfiers	The main floor salon
Master Bedroom with private bath	Relax on the private terrace

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Dordogne region

The Dordogne, or the Périgord as it is known by the French, is one of the most beautiful regions in France. The Périgord Noir, which derives its name from the black truffles found here and its walnuts, is to be found in the triangle of Sarlat, Domme and Les Eyzies, cut through by the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. The Périgord Noir is a stunning mixture of prehistoric caves hidden in tree-covered valleys and medieval castles dating from the 100 years war. You cannot fail to be impressed by the number and variety of castles that there are to visit, as well as the multitude of cavemen dwellings and underground sites.The Périgord Noir is also famous for its cuisine. You can expect some form of duck on every menu, either the famous duck or goose liver (foie gras) or “confit de canard” or the lighter “magret de canard”. You should try the truffles, whose farming grounds are kept a very close secret by the truffle hunters, and also the cèpes, a very tasty form of mushroom.

Beynac / Le Bourg area

The medieval village of Beynac is dominated by its spectacular castle, which overlooks the Dordogne valley, giving an unrestricted view over many miles of countryside, dotted with castles. The village itself clings to the steep hillside below and is an extraordinary sight to behold. You will find restaurants, antique shops, a post office, a bakery and, more recently, a small grocery store at the foot of the hillside, beside the river, and you can also take a traditional boat along the Dordogne from Beynac to discover the other castles that line this part of the river. Given its location, halfway between St-Cyprien and Sarlat, Beynac is an ideal departure point for exploring the many tourist attractions of the Périgord Noir. and Mont Joie is right in the heart of Beynac. A perfect spot to start your day and to relax after a long day of sightseeing, hiking or canoeing down the Dordogne.

How to get there

Most likely you will fly to Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, or Bergerac from your departure point. You can fly Ryan Air (www.ryanair.com) direct from Stansted airport in London to Bergerac. If you choose to begin your trip with a visit to Paris, you should take the train to Brive-la Gaillarde. From there you can rent a car at the Europcar agency which is very close to the train station. You will need a rental car to get around the countryside. Prices are best when booked from home.

From Bordeaux (2 hrs): Take the A89 to Perigeux, then follow signs to Sarlat, then Beynac
From Toulouse (2 hrs): Take the A20 north and exit at Souillac, then follow signs to Sarlat, then Beynac
From Bergerac (1 hr): Take the D-roads east towards Lalinde, St. Cyprien, then Beynac
From Paris by car (5 hrs): Take the A20 south, exit at Souillac, follow signs for Sarlat, then Beynac
From Paris by train/car (5 hrs): Depart at Gare d’Austerlitz train station, disembark at Brive-la Gaillarde. Europcar Rental Agency is one block downhill from the Brive Station. Follow D-roads to Sarlat, then Beynac.

Activities near Beynac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fully renovated with period features maintained.
Fully equipped kitchen and dining service for 6 people. Includes wine, champagne, liquer and cocktail glasses for entertaining and aperos before dinner.

Further details outdoors:
Parking is located just across from the front door. You'll have your own private parking grotto, a rarity in the village. To use this private parking space, you will need a compact or smaller car to navigate the narrow lane. If you have a large car, there is ample parking in the municipal parking lots which are only 1-2 blocks away.
Within strolling distance, there are 6 restaurants,3 art galleries, 3 wonderful patisseries, a butcher, a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a hair stylist. All located within a medieval village setting.

Further details

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
We accept bank checks in Euro only, wire transfers, or PayPal (preferred).
A deposit is required to confirm a reservation. A damage/security deposit is also required.

Conditions

No pets allowed
Smoking not allowed

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	29 Aug 09	17 Oct 09	1425£ 1,272	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	17 Oct 09	14 Nov 09	875£ 781	0-	0-	1 Week
Off Season	14 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	625£ 558	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Years	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	800£ 714	0-	0-	1 Week
Off Season	2 Jan 10	6 Mar 10	625£ 558	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Spring	6 Mar 10	10 Apr 10	750£ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	10 Apr 10	22 May 10	900£ 804	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	22 May 10	3 Jul 10	1450£ 1,295	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	3 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	1600£ 1,429	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	28 Aug 10	9 Oct 10	1450£ 1,295	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	9 Oct 10	6 Nov 10	900£ 804	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates include all taxes, fees, normal cleaning, and linens.

Rates are for 4 guests, add 25 euros for each additional guest.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX via Paypal, Wire transfers, and cheques in Euros.

Guestbook for Mont Joie

July 6, 2009
Perfection in a villa rental Bottom line, Villa Mont Joie is equal to our best villa experience in 40 years of extensive traveling and my 20 years of travel consulting . VIEW: Magic. Certainly the best villa view in Beynac and equal to the best overall take-in villa view of our travels. We always seek a stunning view in a villa. Mont Joie is true magic and the pictures just cannot do it justice - 180 degree view of the Dordogne, castles, boats, hot air balloons, swans - that is changing and mesmerizing dawn to dusk. The huge top floor window and large covered second floor deck with table/chaises/bbq are focal points to this. INSIDE: This is a beautifully renovated medievel era home with the finest touches of period interior design and furniture and lighting. Many of the walls are the glowing honey color stone of the region. The master bath is spectacular with the glass sink set against the local stone. KITCHEN: Equipped at the highest grade with stainless steel appliances, granite, and extensive dishes, serving and kitchenware, and accessories. As cooks, we were in heaven. BEDS: Among the most comfortable of all our travels. SETTING: Mont Joie is in the fairy tale town of Beynac, consistently one of the most beautiful villages in France. The key sites of the area are all within easy reach by car (chateaux, Sarlat, etc). We were a party of 4 - myself and husband and daughters 9 and 15. We found Mont Joie as close to perfection as a rental could be. The owners use this home as their own for their vacations which speaks volumes to the quality. As renters of Mont Joie, we stepped in as "residents" rather than mere villa renters for the week due to the quality and beauty. The ultimate compliment to a rental is that you want to stay there rather than venture out as it is so nice. Mont Joie is truly a rare gem . .and we were lucky to experience it. A week of magic moments in a magic villa in a magic setting - what more could you want from a vacation?
-Chris Tompane, California

April 16, 2008
My husband and I loved our stay in your beautiful home. It was everything you advertised to be. The views of the river and castles are magnificent. The furnishings are lovely, and the bed extremely comfortable. We enjoyed many lovely evenings on the terrace overlooking the river. The area has many wonderful sites and great things to do. We would highly recommend your home to anyone! Thank you!
-Dawn, Ann Arbor, Michigan

May 25, 2008
My husband and I and our two friends were absolutely enchanted by Mont Joie. The phrase "million euro view" is right on target. One or all of us were constantly standing at the dining room window if we weren't on the balcony or one of the terraces: river, castles, chateaux, flowers, birds, hot-air balloons, made a fairytale picture we couldn't get enough of. The kitchen was nicely equipped; the dishes and glassware were pretty; the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable; the gardens around the split-level terrace were exquisite. Wonderful village markets every day of the week; great walks; excellent restaurants nearby; wonderful towns and other excursions all around. Mont Joie lived up to the pictures and description on the website where we found it. I'd never rented a property online before, and this experience was 100% satisfactory.
-Martha Spaulding, Belmont, Mass.

Aug 21, 2008
We loved Mont Joie. After 6 weeks in France, this was by far our favourite vacation rental. The house is beautiful as well as comfortable and well-equipped. The views from all three levels can't be beat. (They take up a big section of our photo album!) This is a perfect spot to visit the lovely Dordogne.
-Katherine, Mark, Olenna, and Ella, North Vancouver, BC

Aug 24, 2008
We had a fabulous time, Mont Joie was absolutely perfect. The views from the balcony will keep us going through the long Canadian winter! Our first visit to the Dordogne will not be our last. There was lots for the kids to do - the Air Parc and other such tree climbing adventure parks were great for our older kids. I thought the best things we did were to visit Beynac castle, canoe on the river and then the Gouffre de Padirac, which is worth the drive but get there early! The balcony provided an excellent view of the hot air balloons and also a spectacular lightning storm. Mont Joie is centrally located for many things to do, and the accommodation is first class.
-The Stewarts, Toronto, ON

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