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craftsman-designer-tanner KristofMascher, “Fanlac has remained authentic”

© DR “I’m of Swedish and German origin.After travelling extensively all over Europe, I just fell in love with the village of Fanlac, where I have lived for the past thirty years. It’s an amazingly unspoilt, well-kept, flower-decked village, set in a powerful natural environment, the wonderful Barade forest in particular. Fanlac has managed to remain rural and authentic, the atmosphere between the residents is very friendly.The village is really peaceful, which is ideal for me because my fish leather design work is meticulous and requires a lot of concentration. But meetings with the visitors who pass through, are always very rewarding.”

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The Home of Jacquou le Croquant Fanlac, a small village of 130 souls, was brought into the public eye when the popular French TV miniseries Jacquou le Croquant was filmed here, at the end of the 1960’s. The series, set in the XIXth century, tells the story of a young Perigordian peasant who leads a revolt against arrogant noblemen. The architecture is typical of the Black Périgord region, with its distinctive blond and yellow limestone houses, roofed with flat stone tiles. You can’t miss the XIIth century fortified Romanesque church and its somewhat austere high bell gable (above) . As you stroll through the village, you’ll notice several elements of rural heritage that have fortunately remained intact: an XVIIIth century carved Cross, an old stone well, and a dovecote. Also worth seeing, the old-world presbytery that featured as “Father Bonnal’s house”, in Jacquou le Croquant .

Enjoy wholesome farm produce

The restaurant Le Croquant is a local institution, run by the Roger family, over four generations. The owners are also farmers who present generous Perigordian terroir cuisine, made with their own fresh farm produce. Popular dishes are: stuffed hen, duck civet, bread soup, rabbit with wine and rabbit-blood sauce, and salted pork with traditional “mique” poached bread, made to order. Try a glass of regional cider to go with your meal!

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