Villamblard, Mussidan and the Dordogne

A quiet base in the Dordogne near village shops and markets

The gite is around 10 minutes' walk from Villamblard village and within easy reach of Mussidan, Bergerac, Perigueux and Bordeaux for markets, restaurants, shopping and days out.

Market stalls and local life in Villamblard Dordogne

Village life

Villamblard amenities

Useful local facilities are close enough for relaxed holiday routines without needing a long drive for the basics.

Food and shopping

Boulangerie, Proxi general store with petrol pump, smaller general store with local Perigord produce and a hardware store.

Eating out

A local cafe offers lunch and some evening meals, with more restaurants available in Mussidan.

Market and services

Small Monday morning food market, Credit Agricole bank with cashpoint and local village services.

Mussidan

Market town around 10 miles away

Mussidan has a Saturday market, restaurants, supermarkets including Intermarche, Lidl and Super U, petrol, bakeries, post office, Tourist Information Office, vet, tabac, newsagent, florist and other shops.

The town also has a station with trains to Bordeaux and other destinations.

Villamblard public pool open in July and August
Villamblard public pool (July and August)

Local life and days out

Markets, vineyards, villages and summer countryside

A curated set of local photos shows village streets, markets, wine country, sunflowers and St Emilion day trips.

Days out

Bergerac, Perigueux and Bordeaux

The location works well for gentle local days and longer trips in the Dordogne.

Bergerac

Around 15 miles away, approximately 30 minutes by car.

Perigueux

Around 20 miles away, approximately 40 minutes by car.

Bordeaux

Around 69 miles away, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car.