Exciting Tours and Packages "Martin Walker and the Pleasures of the Périgord"
Domaine de la Barde is proud to host “Your American Friend in Paris” Terrance Geleter’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 2025 : April 21 to April 26
Itinerary for 6 days and 5 nights stay
Monday, April 21st :
Arrival in Train Station at Bordeaux
Tim will collect us and take us to Bergerac 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, April 22nd :
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, April 23rd :
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, April 24th :
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, April 25th :
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, April 26th :
Brunch is served then transfer to the train station.
For more detailed info and questions, contact Terrance by email at: terrance@paris-expat.com
RATES :
Double Occupancy 3375 euros per person.
Single occupancy 3675 euros.
**All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner), all transportation included while at Domaine de La Barde, entry tickets to sites, transport pick-up and drop off to the local train station included.
Deposit of 800€ will assure your reservation, paid to Terrance.
Balance of 2575€ will be paid to our team Krys & Tim of Domaine de la Barde.
**For all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), drinks, wine, apéros and all transportation while at Domaine de La Barde, entry tickets to sites, set restaurant meals, transport pick-up and drop off to the local train station.