Welcome to Domaine La Penoterie, a beautiful and peaceful holiday destination in the Dordogne, close to the charming village of Montignac-sur-Vézère. The estate is situated between the famous cities of Périgueux, Sarlat, and Brive and is a wonderful base for exploring the Dordogne and the Vézère Valley. Located on the charming grounds are two comfortable gîtes, each with its own private garden, and a large shared swimming pool offering a beautiful, panoramic view of the valley. Here you can enjoy peace, nature, and space, while cozy restaurants, shops, and attractions are within easy reach.
Gîte La Douce – 2 to 3 people
Gîte La Douce is a charming and luxuriously furnished holiday home for two to three people. The entrance is located on the charming courtyard. At the rear of the gîte lies a private garden with comfortable garden furniture, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet. La Douce features:
* A cozy living and dining room with a wood-burning stove
* A well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, and microwave
* A spacious bedroom with a 160 x 200 cm double bed
* A toilet
On the first floor:
* A bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and washbasin
* A small bedroom with two single beds
A washing machine is located in the former bread oven. This can be used by guests of both gîtes for a fee of € 4.
Gîte La Jolie – 2 to 4 people
Gîte La Jolie is a charming holiday home for two to four people and features its own private garden facing southwest. From the garden, you have a beautiful, panoramic view of the valley. There is a terrace with comfortable garden furniture, a lawn with sun loungers, and an additional garden set under the canopy of the adjacent barn.
The courtyard is located at the front of the gîte, where you can enjoy the lovely morning sun. La Jolie is comfortably and fully furnished and features:
* A spacious eat-in kitchen with a large dining table
* A fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, five-burner gas stove, wine cooler, and oven
* A cozy living room with two armchairs and a sofa bed
* A toilet and wardrobe
On the first floor:
* A spacious bedroom with two 90 x 200 cm beds and an adjoining bathroom with a walk-in shower and sink
* A second bedroom with two 90 x 200 cm beds
* A second bathroom with a walk-in shower and sink
* A separate toilet
The beds in both bedrooms can be separated if desired.
Outside
The large swimming pool is shared by the guests of Gîte La Jolie and Gîte La Douce. The pool measures a generous 11 x 4.2 meters and offers plenty of room for swimming and relaxing. From the terrace, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley. Sun loungers and parasols are available around the pool, and there is an outdoor shower. The gîtes are tastefully decorated and equipped with every comfort. In the courtyard, there are various cozy seating areas where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the estate. Furthermore, both gîtes feature their own private garden on the outside of the courtyard, with comfortable garden furniture and sun loungers.
You will stay at the estate together with the friendly Dutch owners, who are happy to tell you about the most beautiful spots in the area and show you around the estate. **Domaine La Penoterie is aimed at adults and is adults only.**
La Penoterie is a former wine estate where the farmhouse and wine cellar date back to the 17th century. The house, the former stables, and the barns are built around a charming courtyard. Two of the former stables have been converted with great care into comfortable and luxurious holiday homes.
Domaine La Penoterie is a wonderful place for those who want to discover the Dordogne, but above all want to enjoy space, tranquility, and the French countryside.

The estate is located in the municipality of Montignac-sur-Vézère, a charming village on the River Vézère. Montignac is best known for the world-famous Lascaux Caves, but it also offers various restaurants, cozy terraces, shops, and other amenities. Furthermore, from Montignac, you can take various canoe trips on the Vézère.
The rural surroundings of Domaine La Penoterie are characterized by forests, country lanes, hills, and green meadows. In the meadow directly next to the estate, there is a beautiful herd of Limousin cows, which, just like you, overlook the beautiful valley with its fields and forests.
Here you will find peace, nature, and tranquility, while the many sights and activities of the Dordogne are within easy reach. The surrounding area has much to offer in terms of culture, cuisine, and sports.
See the overview of all the sights and activities nearby. Click on a symbol for details.