Moulin des Sandaux

Moulin des Sandaux is in a valley of Périgord Pourpre, between the vineyards of Bordeaux, Bergerac and the Dordogne, in a rich wine-producing region with many wine tours available. A trip along the Dordogne river is also a must-do in these parts: ask the Moulin des Sandaux team for their best waterside walks, or arrange a Dordogne canoe trip from Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, just under 10 minutes' drive north of the site. From local town Saint-André-et-Appelles, drive 10 minutes to the medieval bastide town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, close to the borders of the Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne departments and a pretty place for a wander among its half-timbered houses and central square. Town sightseers should also like a look around Eynesse, 10 mimutes' drive to the east, and the pilgrim and bastide town of Pellegrue (15 minutes), a scenic stopover on the way to Saint-Ferme Abbey. Another top option is Duras (20 minutes), famed for the medieval Château de Duras: guided tours, open houses and regular evening events run here throughout the holiday season.