Nieudegat Gites duplex apartments, are situated in the peaceful bourg of Simeyrols, 3 km from the pretty village of Carlux where there is a bakery, general store, butchers,and post office (part-time). Cafe/bar/restaurant and in July and August the Halles Paysanne (local produce market) restaurant. Take in some local sight-seeing around the village. There is an ancient washing pond, church and part of the old castle wall.

As you can see from the map the Dordogne River is just 6 km south at St Julien de Lampon for canoeing and sunbathing and restaurants including La Gabarre.

We are equidistant between two main towns Sarlat (Sarlat-la-Caneda) is 13 km to the west, with its bustling enormous Saturday Market, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries, church and cinema and late night disco, set in narrow medieval streets with restored Gothic and Renaissance town houses. Souillac (in Le Lot region) is 13 km to the east with many shops and restaurants, museums and waterpark.

Nearest airports are: Brive approx 25 miles and Bergerac approx 50 miles.

Car hire is available at both. Good train service from Bergerac to Sarlat at approx 12 euros single for an adult and 8 euros for under 26 years of age.

Taxis available from Sarlat to Simeyrols approx 20 euros.

Bordeaux is approx 2 hours drive, the airport 2 and a half hours from Simeyrols. Car hire is available or take the train from Bordeaux via Bergerac to Sarlat.

Limoges airport is 2 hours by car.

Rodez is just over an hour away by car.

Excellent routes are available on ‘via michelin’ web site and give details of toll charges where applicable..