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The Chartreuse contains relics from the 12th century, and was used as a place of refuges by the Knights Templar. People from the surroundings came to fetch water from the well in the grounds. The present form of the house stems from the 17th century.

The Périgord is the old name for the Dordogne region. The Périgord consists of 4 parts. The northern part is Périgord Vert: that is where most rain falls and the forests are beautifully green. In the center, toward the west, lies Périgord Blanc, named after the white chalk plateau.

This is an unusual archaeological area. In the south-east there is Périgord Noir, home to many black truffles. And finally, in the south, there is the Périgord Pourpre, called after the extensive vineyards.
'Le Cariol' lies in the Périgord Pourpre, in the vicinity of the Bergerac and Monbazillac wine regions. Various medieval fortified towns are situated in the surroundings, such as Monpazier, Issigeac and Beaumont-du-Périgord.

The region is renowned for its gastronomy, in which duck, truffle, walnuts and foie gras are central ingredients. The district has a land climate, but is also influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a mild climate where it can become nice and hot in the summer but occasionally very cold in the winter. The air belongs to the cleanest in Europe. In the evenings, if the weather is clear, the Milky Way and thousands of other stars are clearly visible.

The Périgord is also referred to as the Land of the 1001 Castles. In addition to the many castles, the region is also known for the many caves where remnants from prehistoric times have been discovered.

Key Features:

5 bathrooms
Country: France
Features: Furnished,Living Room,Swimming Pool
Type: Rental
title: Le Cariol Chateau Ref: 36826-C-02-05-001037