Gite Souillac

• A good quality all year family or group gite sleeping up to 8 people
• Good quality comfortable accommodation
• Ideal for cycling, walking and other activity groups exploring the Dordogne
• River, lake or pool swimming locally
• Evening meals and packed lunches available
• Friendly English owners offer welcome pack and other services
• Pets can be accommodated by arrangement

Gite Souillac is situated in the north of the Lot département and makes a great base to explore this historic and scenic area, with the splendid Dordogne river which is within 5 miles/8km. The historic and beautiful towns of Sarlat, Domme, Souillac and Gourdon are also close at hand with many historic and scenic features to explore

With comfortable accommodation of good quality, Gite Souillac and the sister gite, Sarlat is suitable for families holidaying or groups of friends on activity breaks such as cycling, walking, photography and more.

The area around the Gite Souillac is level and ideal for exploring on two wheels, four wheels or two legs, and bicycles are available to hire locally if required. A 7km/4.5m walk route with map and English directions starting from Gites Fajoles can be downloaded HERE See this walk blogged on our sister site HERE

The gite was developed from a historic tobacco drying barn, and there is an identical gite (ref 77SNC Gite Sarlat) adjoining: The two gites together are available as Gites Fajoles ref 23SDB, with discounts available for booking both together.

There is parking available for several cars beside the gites.

Each gite has an outdoor decked area with tables, seating and a charcoal barbecue for al fresco dining. 

There is a large communal garden area on the other side of the gites where ball games can be played.

A secure bicycle store is planned for visiting cyclists. There are miles of relatively level roads or more testing on or off-road routes all around the countryside. Cycle hire can be arranged by prior request - please ask for details.

Those requiring swimming have the choice of several river beaches along the Dordogne, or there are several 'base de loisirs' in local towns offering lifeguard patrolled swimming and other leisure activities together.

The North Lot and Dordogne areas offer a wealth of attractions to all types of visitor: The rural location makes just the escape worthwhile, whilst miles of quiet country roads around make exploring by bicycle a natural attraction.

The spectacular scenery of the Dordogne river is only a short distance away with plenty of opportunity for fishing, canoeing/kayaking, leisure cruises and other water-based activities.

The historic towns of Sarlat, Domme, Gourdon and Souillac each have their own charm and appeal - the spectacular views over the river and Dordogne valley from Domme and the tiny historic streets of the old parts of Sarlat stand out as 'must do' places to visit. Each village has its own charm, and guests will always have their own favourites.

Besides the local towns, also within easy reach are Rocamadour and the Causse de Quercy, several cave systems including the world-famous Lascaux caves: Information on these and other attractions can be found in the Area information above, and there will be information for guests at the gite to help you plan your stay.

There are castles aplenty to visit - several on the Dordogne river, including the very visible Montfort, or venture into the scenic hills of the south Périgord to find the complete castles of Biron and Bonaguil as the architecture and scenery begins to change from Périgourdine to Quercy

Markets are always popular, with market days well publicised: For food lovers especially the journey south to Prayssac market on Friday will be rewarded with delicious foods from the town market and several other artisan producers in the town as well.