What to do and see in , Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Things to do

Providing a loving and final home for retired British Police horses. Brantome Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. We are situated in the heart of the countryside, ten minutes north of Brantome, South West France. Our primary aim is to provide a safe and caring environment for retired British Police Horses, for the rest of their lives. We open to the public on certain afternoons. The days will be specified on the home page of our website. As a tourist attraction in the Dordogne, We enjoy having people to visit and it is used as part of the rehabilitation process for some of our animals. We provide a great tea and there is a lovely gift shop to browse. With your help, we can give these animals the best possible care, for the rest of their lives. "Saving just one horse will not change the world, but surely it will change the world for that one horse."

The activity begins with a delicious afternoon tea with homemade cakes and local products, during which we present the horse species from prehistory to the present day, its needs and its relationship to man since his domestication. His senses are explored to approach him not only respectfully but also safely, then we go to meet the Arab horses breeding, living freely in natural conditions and in different groups. According to the desires of each one, we brush, scratch, communicate or manipulate ... Evolving among Bedouin horses is a comparable experience to swim with dolphins. Duration of the visit: 3 hours. On reservation all the year. The activity can take place even in rainy weather. Be sure to have winter boots and closed shoes in the summer, as well as clothing that is suitable for working with animals. Feet in sandals or flip-flops can not approach horses. Price 16 € up to 14 years / adults 20 € / 25% from the 3rd child / family rate 2 adults and 2 children 54 €.

Unique en son genre, Alaije est un jardin botanique d'insertion. Réparti sur 1.2 ha, le jardin est divisé en plusieurs thématiques dont les plantes médicinales et aromatiques, les vivaces, les toxiques, la collection de sauges.. Plus de 600 variétés ornementales et potagères y sont représentées. Le travail se fait manuellement, sans aucun intrant chimique, dans le respect de la biodiversité. Entrée payante : -adulte : 5euros -tarif réduit : 2euros (chômeurs, étudiants, bénéficiaires des minimas sociaux) -Gratuit pour les adhérents et les mineurs de -15 ans. Evènement culturels divers au cours de l'année et visites guidées. Se renseigner sur le site internet ou par téléphone.

Puyguilhem is a delightful Renaissance Château lying at the heart of a wooded valley near Brantôme in Périgord. It features all the charming architectural and decorative elements that are so typical of the period including large mullioned windows, two staircase towers to the main building, and an upper section ornamented with a balustrade of sculpted shells, foliage and medallions. Inside, the remarkable vaulted main staircase leads to the great hall and its fireplace illustrating Hercules' Labours. Today the Château features an impressive collection of 17th and 18th century furniture and tapestries. Open: > 2nd May to 31st August: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays and Tuesdays from 1st October to 31st March. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Built on a rocky outcrop, the Château de Bourdeilles is actually two truly exceptional edifices. A medieval fortress dating from the 13th century flanked by an impressive fortified tower and an elegant Renaissance dwelling which boasts one of the most extensive furniture collections in the Aquitaine region of France

Californian Kim Mancha left a corporate career to pursue a lifelong dream of living in France. In 2009, she opened The Bohemians, a Brantome curiosity that is part boutique, part atelier, part gallery and entirely unique. Every year, curated artisanal collections are hosted. She is an authorized stockist of Annie Sloan paints, La Fiancée du Mékong, French line of fashion and home décor, Compañía Fantastica, hip Spanish ready-to-wear and Lazare Home, Parisian home furnishings. A brocante space is opened in summer.