"Martin Walker and the Pleasures of the Périgord"
Domaine de la Barde is proud to host “Your American Friend in Paris” Terrance Gelenter’s Martin Walker and the Pleasures of the Périgord Tours.
Join Terrance for 6 days and 5 nights in the heart of Le Périgord with us – Tim, Krys and family – at our beautiful home featured in Martin’s latest book “ A Grave in the Woods.”
Here at Domaine de la Barde we offer elegant accommodation and lavish meals featuring the rich cuisine of the Périgord, accompanied with local wines which we are sure you’ll enjoy.
A highlight of your visit will be a day in Le Bugue (the real life Saint Denis and home of Bruno) with Martin Walker (the famous author of the Bruno Chief of Police detective series) which will include a Périgourdian lunch drinking cuvée Bruno at Martin’s home.
” Tim Birch and his family have been doing a great job in restoring a lovely old building near my home called Domaine de la Barde. “
– Martin Walker
Tour dates :
April 20 – 25, 2026
April 27 – May 2, 2026
For upcoming dates, info & questions:
Contact Terrance
phone: +33 6 70 98 13 68 International / 06 70 98 13 68 Local
e-mail: terrance@terrance-paris.com
Sample Itinerary for 6 days and 5 nights stay
Monday, Day 1:
Arrival in train station in Bergerac.
Tim will collect us and take us to visit the Wine Museum in Bergerac followed by light shopping and a nod to Cyrano.
Transfer to Domaine de la Barde for apéro and welcome dinner.
Tuesday, Day 2:
After breakfast, a walk to Le Bugue, the village where Martin Walker and his wife live.
Short walking tour of the market and village area led by Martin. Transport with Martin to Resistance- related site Chateau de la Vitrolle, Eglise Saint Martin constructed by Henry II of England as penance for authorizing the murder of Thomas à Beckett, a stop at the charming village of Limeuil and a tasting of Cuvée Bruno at Julien de Savignac.
A festive lunch follows at Martin & Julia’ s home.
Dinner served at the Domaine de La Barde.
Wednesday, Day 3:
Chateau des Milandes home of Josephine Baker, lunch on site and visit to a local, boutique winery, Domaine de la voie blanche.
Dinner served at the Domaine de La Barde.
Thursday, Day 4:
Depart to Château de Fayolle. Winery visit and wine tasting hosted by Riki and Frank Campbell who have done a remarkable job in making this a must stop.
Copious lunch on the terrace.
Dinner at Domaine de La Barde.
Friday, Day 5:
Visit to Brantome, the Venice of Périgord, with its abbey and wonderful little shops.
Lunch at Au Fil de Temps.
Chateau de Bourdeilles.
Built on a rocky outcrop, the castle of Bourdeilles brings together two exceptional buildings. A 13th-century medieval fortress flanked by an impressive keep, and an elegant Renaissance dwelling housing one of the richest collections of furniture in Aquitaine.
Back to the Chateau du Domaine de La Barde for a festive au revoir dinner.
Saturday, Day 6:
Brunch is served then transfer to the train station.
For more detailed info and questions, contact Terrance
phone: +33 6 70 98 13 68 International / 06 70 98 13 68 Local
e-mail: terrance@terrance-paris.com
RATES :
Deposit of 800€ will assure your reservation, paid to Terrance as the organiser and host of the Perigord retreat.
The balance of 2605€ for double occupancy or 2905€ for a single occupancy will be paid to our team Krys & Tim of Domaine de la Barde.
**For all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), drinks, wine, apéros and transportation during your stay at Domaine de La Barde, entry tickets to sites, set restaurant meals, transport pick-up and drop off to the local train station.
Cancellation policy: 60 days before the event, all due balance must be paid in full. Non cancellable after this time. Modification may be possible subject to availability (double to single occupancy or vice versa.)
Cancellation processing fee: 3% deduction from the total amount.
**Flights or train transportation to and and from Domaine de la Barde is not included or provided.
Details to follow once reservation desk opens at SNCF, information given to you by Terrance (schedule, train number..etc.)
