La Maison
This charming French stone house dates back to medieval times and is set in the small village of Bezenac in the heart of the Aquitaine region in the fantastic Dordogne (dept 24). It sits on a hill overlooking the breathtaking Dordogne River. Bezenac was ground zero for the 1999 book by Michael Crichton “Timeline”, which is definitely recommended reading before or during your stay, as this immediate area was a hotbed of activity during the Hundred Years War and is chronicled in “Timeline” as well as many other books.
The house is situated in a quiet village that is not usually visited by tourists so a peaceful stay is the order of the day here if you wish, yet you are within a few kilometers of dozens of must see sites. As close as we can trace the origins of this house, we’ve found out that it probably was built in stages, in the 13th or early 14th centuries. Many of the houses in France, and specifically in this area, date back to around the years 1100 and 1200 AD.
A lot of the original deeds for these houses in Dordogne were written in Latin. Most didn’t survive the ravages of time and war and the original dates of construction are often never known and can only be estimated buy examining the construction style and the materials used.
The Main House consists of:
Two large bedrooms, Sleeps four plus room for fold out bed & cribs
Salon, seating for five - CD/Tape player/Radio Large Fireplace
Full Bath with Tub
Fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for ten people
Full Laundry facilities – Fully stocked with Linens, towels & Table cloths
Large Private Courtyard that overlooks the Dordogne Valley and River with outdoor seating and table.
