Frequently asked questions Asked Questions
Q: What are the check-in and check-out
times?
A: You may check in at any time between 3 and 6PM. Should your
travel itinerary mean that you will be later than this our
meet-and-greet service can be scheduled to accommodate your needs -
there may be a fee for this, depending upon how late your arrival time
happens to be. Check-out is normally between 10 and 12 on the
morning of your departure. Again, earlier check-out times can be
arranged if necessary.
Q: Is there a set arrival/departure day?
A: We appreciate the flexibility of being able to travel according to
our wishes and we're sure that you do too. Therefore, wherever
possible we'll accommodate your preferences.
Q: Is there secure/dedicated parking?
A: No, parking is on a first-come-first-served basis on the opposite
side of the road on rue Denfert Rochereau. There is plentiful
parking space on the river-side of the house on Quai de la Brèche
Q: Can I rent more than one apartment?
A: Yes. Sadly, it isn't possible to have "seamless"
interconnectivity between the apartments, but you can move between the
three apartments very easily.
Q: Do I need to rent a car?
A: Not really. The SNCF station in Sainte-Foy-La-Grande is less
than a kilometre from the house and has regular services to Bordeaux,
Bergerac and beyond. The nearest TGV stop is in Libourne, a 45
minute train ride from Sainte-Foy.
Q: Where are the nearest shops and
restaurants?
A: Less than 300 yards away! But to be more specific ....
Shops: There is a small "Super U" about 500 yards from
the house. There is an abundance of
butchers and bakers
in the town. Tuesday - Friday there are a couple of vegetable
stalls in Place de la Mairie (all locally grown seasonal produce).
The weekly farmers market is held on Saturday morning.
Restaurants: There are at least a dozen restaurants in
the town, all within walking distance of the house, catering to a wide
range of budgets and tastes.
Q: What recreational activities are
available?
A: In a word, lots! In addition to sight-seeing here's a brief
sample:
Tennis: There are municipal tennis courts in
Sainte-Foy-La-Grande
Golf: The prestigious Chateau des
Vigiers is a ten-minute drive from the house.
Kayaking: There are kayak rental companies all the way
up and down the river. The nearest is in Port Sainte Foy, on the
opposite side of the river.
www.canoe-kayak-port-ste-foy.com.
Boules: Port Sainte Foy has a vibrant and active boules
club while pétanque can be found at Place du
Foirail in Sainte-Foy-La-Grande.
Cycling: The area is a super location for cycling, and
there is a company that will deliver bikes to the house:
www.themountainbikehirecompany.co.uk
Flying: The aerodrome at Porte Sainte Foy offers an
introduction to flying, lessons and tours. Tel
05 53 24 72 50 ou 06 84 55 26 98.
Horse-riding: The Poney [sic] Club de
Sainte-Foy-La-Grande offers riding for all ages. For more
information please visit their web site
www.poneyclubstefoy.com
Walking Tours: The Tourism Office in
Sainte-Foy-La-Grande organises torchlight walking tours of the town and
other activities, particularly at Christmas and during the summer
months. Drop in and ask.
www.tourisme-dordogne-paysfoyen.com
Cinema: The Cinema de la Brèche offers a wide range of
films, including English language screenings.
www.saintefoylagrande.net/pages/Programme_Cinema-1387173.html.