Property Cottages / Gites
Sleeps 12
Single/Double / 6
Bathrooms 6
Pets Allowed
Pool No
Nestled in the Couze valley in the Dordogne, Fontalbe is a spectacular former paper mill that has been renovated to the very highest standard. The property is situated on its own private island. It's surrounded by rivers, forests and beautiful countryside in an idyllic corner of France. Fontalbe offers luxury and relaxation in a unique setting.
There is free Wifi throughout if you still need to keep an eye on the real world outside your private island.
Fontalbe is situated only 25 minutes away from Bergerac Airport, within a five-minute drive or 35-minute walk from villages where you will find restaurants, bars and bustling markets.
Come and enjoy your very own little haven of peace, tranquillity and understated luxury with a private pool, drinks under the wisteria, star gazing and evening dining to the sound of the owls and the river flowing by your doorstep.
We hope that you share our belief that it is a special place where you can escape from your everyday life and make memories that will last forever with your family and friends.
THE MAIN HOUSE:
Fontalbe was purchased by us in September 2016. There were no walls, bathrooms or kitchens and few floors that were safe to walk on. There were no terraces and the pool was a bright blue, kidney-shaped haven for frogs.
There are six, large comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, spacious living accommodation and a modern, well-stocked kitchen where guests can gather to enjoy the very best in amazing local produce and, of course, the local wine.
You will find a large and airy space, with original beams, wooden and concrete floors as well as the original terracotta tiles in the kitchen. No compromises have been made in the quality of the furnishings and the overall finish.
We hope that you appreciate our vision of Fontalbe. We wanted to breathe life back into an old, once dilapidated building and once again bring the sounds of laughter, friends and family into her walls – we hope that you think we have achieved just this and love Fontalbe as much as we do.
THE APARTMENT - (500 Euros per week)
At one end of the main house, there is a one bedroom apartment which can provide some further flexible accommodation. It is ideal if you are travelling with older relatives, Nannies or even teenagers who would prefer their own space. It is furnished to exactly the same high standard as the rest of the house.
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Local Attractions
The Dordogne is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and picturesque regions of France.
Spend time relaxing by the private pool or explore something a little more active. You can enjoy horse riding, golf, amazing cycling and walking and a canoe along the beautiful Dordogne river is a must-do.
You are surrounded by some of the best food and produce in France and can easily while away a morning wandering around the bustling village markets picking up amazing cheeses, foie gras, canard (in all sorts of variations), bread, cakes and the freshest fruit and vegetables. Fill your basket and then go back home and enjoy lunch on the terrace.
If you aren’t into cooking then there are lots of local restaurants and bars for you to enjoy. In the local village of Saint Avit Senieur you will find the brilliant Table de Leo. You can eat some of the freshest and most imaginatively prepared produce in the whole of the Dordogne, all sitting under the wisteria and in the shade of the medieval Abbey.
Within a twenty minute drive you will find a plethora of beautiful villages where you can dine and drink with the locals. Monday nights in the Summer are not to be missed in Beaumont du Perigord where there is a fantastic night market.
You can arrange visits to local vineyards for your party, as well as private wine tastings at Fontalbe should you prefer. As well as the local vineyards, there are the world famous vineyards of Bordeaux: Saint Emilion; Chateau Latour; Margaux and Haut-Brion to name just a few, all within an hour and a half.
For history buffs there are the nearby prehistoric cave paintings for which the Dordogne Valley is world renowned; in Saint Avit Senieur and Cadouin there are medieval, UNESCO listed Abbeys along the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and the plethora of spectacular chateaux.
Special Rental Conditions
Nightly price from €695
Weekly price from €4865
Damage deposit €500
Surcharges:
Extra apartment available for an additional 2 people, €500
Check in - 4pm Saturday
Check out - 10am Saturday
Other details - Bookings are now open for holidays in 2026.
Minimum stay: 5 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Portable eco-friendly air cooling units in each bedroom.
Self check-in available on request.
No smoking - Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Local Attractions
Spend time relaxing by the private pool or explore something a little more active. You can enjoy horse riding, golf, amazing cycling and walking and a canoe along the beautiful Dordogne river is a must-do.
You are surrounded by some of the best food and produce in France and can easily while away a morning wandering around the bustling village markets picking up amazing cheeses, foie gras, canard (in all sorts of variations), bread, cakes and the freshest fruit and vegetables. Fill your basket and then go back home and enjoy lunch on the terrace.
If you aren’t into cooking then there are lots of local restaurants and bars for you to enjoy. In the local village of Saint Avit Senieur you will find the brilliant Table de Leo. You can eat some of the freshest and most imaginatively prepared produce in the whole of the Dordogne, all sitting under the wisteria and in the shade of the medieval Abbey.
Within a twenty minute drive you will find a plethora of beautiful villages where you can dine and drink with the locals. Monday nights in the Summer are not to be missed in Beaumont du Perigord where there is a fantastic night market.
You can arrange visits to local vineyards for your party, as well as private wine tastings at Fontalbe should you prefer. As well as the local vineyards, there are the world famous vineyards of Bordeaux: Saint Emilion; Chateau Latour; Margaux and Haut-Brion to name just a few, all within an hour and a half.
For history buffs there are the nearby prehistoric cave paintings for which the Dordogne Valley is world renowned; in Saint Avit Senieur and Cadouin there are medieval, UNESCO listed Abbeys along the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and the plethora of spectacular chateaux.
In the area
This Property is situated in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Nearest Airport: 25 minutes away from Bergerac Airport
Nearest Beach: Le Buisson - 15 mins
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.