16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!!
Location Nr Bergerac ( 15 miles- 30 minutes drive from airport and Bordeaux airport 1 hr approx. ) You can hire a car from the airport no- or pre book on line a hire car from Location E. Leclerc Pineuilh and take a taxi there ( 30 minutes ) which is a lot cheaper. You could take a train from Bergerac and the station is 10 minutes walk from the house in Ste Foy La Grande. We like to take the overnight ferry crossing Portsmouth to St Malo and drive down taking about 7 or 8 hours arriving about 5:00pm. The house is about 100 meters from the river Dordogne. 15 minutes walk to the beach 20 minute drive to Lac de Gurzan water sports. 30 minutes from Lac de Pombonne nr Bergerac. Accommodation
Kitchen - washer/dryer, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, Microwave, ironing board and iron Internet and very good 4G signal Bedroom - all linen, towels, dressing gowns, toiletries hairdryer Sitting room - TV, dvd player, dvds Comfort - central heating Policies: no pets, no smoking inside property or naked flames - - candles Safety: smoke alarm, fire blanket, fire extinguisher Smoking and candles outside in the courtyard Description of town
This beautiful traditional home is situated in a quiet spot in the heart of a small bastide ancient town. It boasts as holding the largest market in the SW of France selling fresh local produce , les fruits de La mer, cheeses, wine artisan pottery jewellery and clothing. You will fall absolutely in love with the house, the town and the area around. Just relax and become emerged in the French culture of this historical town.
What to do in the town?
Take an historical walk around medieval Ste Foy La Grande using a guide leaflet from the local tourist office, and admire the charm and beauty of these ancient buildings and magnificent church. Enjoy a glass of wine down by the river, an excellent spot for bird watching and fishing. The beach on the other side is lifeguarded and convenient for swimming, sunbathing and canoeing. The town also benefits from a theatre and cinema.
Where to eat
The property has the advantage of being close to the square where events such as music and food festivals take place on Thursday evenings in the summer weeks. There are various restaurants and bars dotted throughout the town.
Activities
- Saint-Émilion- Wine TastingTours ( in English) around the Cave Cathedral - Duras Castle (light show Saturday evenings) - Markets (Sante Foy Saturday & Emyet Thursday) - Aubterre Cave Monastery - Perigueux vesunna gallo Roman museum - Vigier golf and putting Club - delicious meals in the superior restaurant - Chateaux de Bridoire (outdoor medieval games) - The guinguet chocolate factory - Benyac castle
For the more adventurous Gouffre de Proumeyssac Caves: Be lowered from the roof in a basket for viewing this magnificent cave - High ropes and zip wires in the trees in Des-Cheney-tois - La Bugue labyrinth prehistorique - crocodile, aquarium, crazy golf etc
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About the area
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
Located in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, this holiday home is on a river. Château de Montaigne and Château Bélingard are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plage des Bardoulets and Les Jardins de Sardy. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Château des Vigiers Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
Château de Montaigne - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church - 43 min drive - 38.9 km
Saint-Émilion Bell Tower - 43 min drive - 38.9 km
Getting around
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station - 11 min walk
Bergerac (EGC-Bergerac - Perigord - Dordogne) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Chateau des Vigiers - 13 min drive
Cafe 1500 - 14 min drive
Bucket's Auberge Inn - 17 min drive
Bar le chai - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!!?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!! on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$135, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!!?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is 16th Century Merchant's House
Ste Foy La Grande
Nr Bergerac ✈️
Sleeps 4
NEW!! located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Plage des Bardoulets and within 6 miles (10 km) of Château Lardy and Les Jardins de Sardy. Château des Vigiers Golf Course and Château Feely are also within 9 miles (15 km). Sainte-Foy-la-Grande Station is 11 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Beautiful, very tastefully furnished townhouse with a small backyard garden. Communication with the host was easy and reliable. We had three very relaxed days, right in the heart of this little town. We can highly recommend the accomodation!
Susanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
I’m very happy that Susanne and family loved the house and gave the house such a good review. I in turn am very happy with these guests who left the house very clean and in perfect order. Communication was very good 5 out of 5 on all counts. Excellent !
We took the house for over a week, with friends joining us for over half that time.From the very beginning Rysha made us feel welcome and responded to any questions we posed. The spacious, gracious spaces lends itself perfectly to a comfortable visit - everything worked well for us, from the well appointed kitchen, and a wonderful shower (with LOTS of towels) to the peaceful garden suitable for a convivial glass of wine or alone time with a book.We LOVED its locations being just around the corner to the huge Saturday market - the largest in the region, as well as the cafes on the square.Clearly the best place we could have found to stay in St Foy-la Grande.convaquietconvivial glass of wine or
Allan E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Thank you Allan for your wonderful overview of your stay. I am so pleased that you found the house comfortable and well equipped and the courtyard a place in which to relax with a glass of wine after a days sightseeing. Also thank you for your comments about the town. It’s what I call a ‘Proper French’ town with traditional culture some frills and beauty but not a town bedecked with fairy lights and full of hundreds of tourists squashed like sardines in a can! Although the Saturday market and the food wine and music festival every Thursday Eve during July snd August are very buzzy!
One can always visit busy touristy places so easily as Sainte Foy is centrally placed and even has a train station! Bordeaux is only an hour away! Well thank you again !
Best wishes to you both for all your future travels !
About the host
Hosted by Rysha Burke
I live near Wells Somerset in England. I’m retired and whilst on holiday fell in love with this small historical Bastide town and bought this elegant house so I could immerse myself in the culture of real France. I welcome you to enjoy and share the beauty of this locality in the heart of this major wine growing area of the Dordogne. Enjoy your stay exploring the vineyards and medieval chateaux and of course relaxing sunbathing and swimming. The beach and river are only a few minutes down the road and the lakes of Lac de Gurson 20 minted drive and the lake of Pombonne near Bergerac. Best wishes to you from your host.
Why they chose this property
It has all the advantages of being in a small town which is very French in terms of it being truly local and not overbearing with busy tourism but has its fair share of restaurants and bars. It is in a quiet spot but near the square where entertainment takes place. The house is 2 minted from the river and there is opportunity for sunbathing and swimming.
What makes this property unique
The house is unique because it has an historical tasteful quality both inside and out and is beautifully furnished in a way that combines the traditional with the new. There are lots of items of curiosity and fun so take a look in our Curiosity Cupboard and see if you can identify them. Although only 2 bedrooms the property is really spacious and it has lovely high ceilings.