Discover Périgord and Dordogne | Villa La Doussinière
At the Heart of Périgord and the Vineyards
Montcaret places you at the crossroads of three distinctive areas: the vineyards of Saint-Émilion, the historic castles of Périgord and the gastronomic traditions of the Dordogne.
Montcaret: A Distinctive Terroir
At the meeting point of Gironde and Dordogne, Montcaret enjoys a privileged setting between vineyards and heritage.
Wine & Gallo-Roman Heritage
Privileged location: Set between the Bordeaux and Bergerac vineyards, Montcaret lies close to several recognised wine appellations.
Gallo-Roman Villa: An archaeological site with 4th-century mosaics, bearing witness to Montcaret's ancient history.
Natural crossroads: A meeting point between Bordeaux and South-West appellations and a gateway to the Périgord Pourpre.
Montravel Jurisdiction: A historic wine jurisdiction, Montcaret forms part of a long winemaking tradition on clay-limestone soils.
Saint-Émilion - World Heritage and vineyards
UNESCO medieval town - Listed as a World Heritage Site since 1999, Saint-Émilion combines architectural heritage with a long winemaking tradition.
Right Bank vineyards: Saint-Émilion and Pomerol are among the best-known wine areas in the region and are within easy reach of La Doussinière.
Gironde - Right Bank
- Saint-Émilion : Saint-Émilion: town and vineyard landscape listed as UNESCO World Heritage
- Pomerol : Pomerol: a renowned Right Bank wine area
- Fronsac : Fronsac: vineyards and hills overlooking the Dordogne
- Canon-Fronsac : Canon-Fronsac: limestone terroirs on the Right Bank
Bergerac & South-West
- Monbazillac : Monbazillac: sweet wines
- Pécharmant : Pécharmant: red wines
- Saussignac : Saussignac: sweet white wines
- Montravel : Montravel: the local wine area around the villa
Wine estates to discover
The Dordogne Valley
Landscapes, villages and heritage
The Dordogne valley combines natural scenery, villages, castles and outdoor activities. A full-day outing makes it possible to discover several of its well-known sites.
- • Nature and biodiversity : River, cliffs, forests and preserved landscapes
- • Architectural heritage : Castles, bastides and medieval villages
- • Dordogne River : Canoeing, walks and viewpoints
Suggested Itineraries
Wine Route
Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, châteaux and tastings
Full day
Medieval Route
Sarlat, Beynac, La Roque-Gageac and bastides
Full day
Prehistory Route
Lascaux IV, Les Eyzies and the Vézère valley
Full day
Food & Wine Route
Markets, farms and local producers
Half day
Itineraries & discoveries
Download our circuits to explore the region at your leisure
From the villa in Montcaret, explore Périgord and the Dordogne through villages, landscapes, markets, vineyards and prehistoric sites. Saint-Émilion and the Bordeaux Right Bank vineyards are also within easy reach. For events and outing ideas matching your own dates, consult the online Stay Guide.