The Location

La Charnière is in the rural hamlet of Chadalais, part of the commune of Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire in the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin (PNPR) and on the western edge of the Périgord Vert. This area has plenty to offer for all, whatever time of your you are considering stay…

Find us in the Périgord Vert

Situated in a peaceful hamlet on the edge of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin (PNPR) known as “the land of the lakes”

Perfect to explore the regions

Our location is right on the border of the departments of Dordogne, Charente and the Haute Vienne with excellent transport links

Walking & cycling holidays

We’re located close to the sentier de grand randonée GR®6, Eurovelo 3, and La Vélidéale Limousin (V93) and provide a perfect stop en-route

Explore from the doorstep

We have hiking and cycling routes for all levels criss-crossing the local area, with many exploring local history, nature and monuments.

Explore History & Culture

We’re situated on the historical route of Richard the Lionheart, close to many Chateaux, with lots to see and do in this beautiful region.

Gastronomy

In one of the most famous areas of the world for gastronomy, we have fantastic local produce and many excellent restaurants in the area.

Local Amenities

Our nearest town is Saint Mathieu, and is 10 minutes by car, providing a boulangerie, supermarket, bars and restaurants and services.

Airports and Ferries

We are 45 minutes from Limoges Airport, 2hours from Bordeaux and Bergerac Airports, and 7hours from the Eurotunnel and ferry ports

Chadalais is a quiet hamlet offering peace and tranquility in the French Countryside. Whilst situated rurally, we are on the border of the Haute Vienne (87), Charente (16) and Dordogne (24) and as such have excellent accessibility to many small villages and larger towns for their amenities and attractions. The area offers well-maintained routes with minimal traffic that pass through chestnut forests, pastureland and pretty villages, and we are les than a 10-minute drive from the village of Saint Mathieu with its supermarket, boulangerie, cafe, post office, tabac and bars. The larger towns of Rochechouart, La Rochefoucauld, Piegut-Pluviers, Nontron, Montbron, Saint Junien and Confolens- and many smaller villages- are all within a scenic 30-minute drive and the cities of Limoges and Angouleme are both around 45 minutes away.

Chadalais is a delightful little hamlet and, being surrounded by many tracks and quiet country lanes is a great place to go for a short evening walk or to explore the Limousin countryside. There are hundreds of beautiful towns, historic sites, attractions and points of interest to visit in the area whether you wish to follow the tourist trail or go a little more off-grid, and activities for all weathers. These range from contemporary art galleries in historic chateau to roman villas, historic churches to beautiful lakes and for those feeling a little more energetic there are plenty of activity parks, beaches, an international golf course and exploratory walks.

Being in the south west of France, we generally have pleasant weather year-round. Long, warm summers and comparatively mild winters meaning it is a destination is suitable for all seasons whether its summer sunbathing or winter walks.  This also means a huge change in the seasonal landscape, offering beautiful countryside year-round.

The Limousin is also a haven for wildlife and birds. You’ll spot many birds of prey such as owls, kestrels, red kites, buzzards and falcons flying gracefully across farmland or posing on fence posts, and the bi-annual crane migration passing close overhead. You’re also likely to spot many legged creatures too such as coypu, pine martens, lizards plus larger wildlife such as deers and wild boar. Walking, cycling or even driving in the area can give you some great opportunities to do some wildlife spotting!

We provide all of our guests with detailed information on what to see and do in the local area, and maps of local walks and cycle rides so whether you’re wanting to stay snuggled in the cottage with a good book after a short walk, or disappear off for the day and explore what the area has to offer, you’ll find something to your taste.

For those looking to explore further afield, we are 45 minutes from the cities of Angouleme, Limoges and ‘Venice of the Périgord’ Brantome, 1hr15 from Cognac and Périgueux and 2h from Bordeaux and Bergerac. All of which are well worth a visit and easily achievable for a day trip.

In an area world-famous for its cuisine and gastronomy, we are close to many wonderful markets and restaurants, including Michelin Starred Moulin de la Tardoire and Michelin rated Restaurant Dyades at Domaine des Etangs and Le Vieux Moulin- all within a 20-minute drive. There are also plenty of other traditional and award-winning restaurants to choose from in close vicinity and further afield. Recommendations can, of course, be provided.

Our nearest airports are Limoges (45 minutes), Bordeaux or Bergerac (both around 2 hours) and between them fly to many UK and European destinations. We are also easy to access by car from the UK- France ferry ports, being between 5-7 hours depending on which port, or 7 hours from the Eurotunnel. For those travelling to us from within Europe, we are around 7 hours from the Belgian border, and 4 hours from the Spanish border. We are easy to reach on the road network and approximately 20 mins country drive from the N141 National route.

You can see an interactive map showing our exact location on the Contact page