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Hotel Elegance

The Vieux Logis is an exceptional establish- ment run by Bernard Giraudel, member of the Relais&Châteaux group. The refined luxury of this four-star hotel, set in a char- ming family manor house, can be enjoyed in the rooms but also in the cosy bars and lounges or the superb old smoking and pool rooms. Not to mention the garden, which offers Michelin starred dining on the terrace.

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Nautical Adventures

Perfect Curve and Rural Heritage 656 feet wide, over 6 miles long: at Trémolat, the Dordogne River traces a perfect curve in the limestone rock. Take the roads that go to the top of the meander, to admire from above and see the bend in the river stand out from the pretty mosaic of the fields. Back at the village, take a leisurely stroll to discover washhouses, stone crosses, wells and dovecotes. Trémolat’s two churches add to these quaint rural heritage features; Saint-Hilaire, restored by the villagers in the 1950’s, has beautiful stained glass windows, while Saint Nicholas’s church (see below right) reveals some unexpected elements.

The immense stretch of water on the Dordogne is a perfect play- ground for all water sports, includ- ing kayak and canoeing. Trémolat Water Skiing School organises wakeboarding, water skiing and baby ski from 3 years old. Alterna- tively, for a more placid option, try the new water bike at the club or take a river trip.

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From the first church in Trémolat, dating back to the IXth century, only two arch sections subsist. Built between 1125 and 1160, Saint Nicholas Abbey, the fortified church that we see today, possesses a mar- vellous mural painting of the Last Supper in the choir (opposite). The monastic build- ings are in excellent condition and make an interesting visit. And though the cloister is no more, there are delightful gardens to walk around. Monastic Legacy

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