Bring or hire a car
Private parking is available at the house. A car is strongly recommended for everyday trips and exploring the Dordogne.
Marsalès · near Monpazier · Dordogne
Find your way
to a slower pace.
A quiet country setting, close to the bastide of Monpazier. Plan the journey, the final country lanes and your first day here.
Your destination
Maison Sérénité
Route de la Véronne24540 Marsalès
Dordogne, France
Open your preferred map to plan a route. We send detailed entrance, parking and key instructions privately before arrival.
Before you set off
A country house.
A little forward planning.
Plan for your whole group
Allow space for every passenger, luggage and child seats. For eight to ten people, consider a suitable larger vehicle or more than one car.
Keep in touch
Tell us about your arrival plans and any delays. Keep our contact details and the final route available offline.
Arriving by air
Choose the journey that suits you.
Compare the flight and the onward drive together. Routes, seasonal services and traffic vary; check live journey times before committing to travel.
EGC
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord
Usually the most convenient airport for the house. Check your flight dates and arrange onward travel.
Visit EGC airport website↗BOD
Bordeaux
A larger airport to consider when comparing flight routes and car-hire options.
Visit BOD airport website↗TLS
Toulouse-Blagnac
An alternative for connections from the south. Compare the whole journey before booking flights.
Visit TLS airport website↗LIG
Limoges
Worth checking for suitable seasonal flights. Plan the onward drive as part of your journey.
Visit LIG airport website↗Compare your options
Driving, rail & onward travel.
Driving here
Use live navigation for your starting point. Roadworks, summer traffic and your chosen crossing can affect the best route. Allow breaks or an overnight stop for a long journey.
French traffic information↗Arriving by train
Belvès and Siorac-en-Périgord are regional options; Bergerac may suit other connections. Check the complete itinerary and pre-book your transfer. Pre-book a taxi or hire car for your chosen station.
Plan with SNCF↗Buses & transfers
Check current regional services rather than relying on an old timetable. Arrange taxis or private transfers in advance, especially for evenings, Sundays and public holidays.
Dordogne regional transport↗A smoother arrival
Four small steps before the journey.
Search the full address
Use the map links above for our property location, and keep Route de la Véronne, 24540 Marsalès with your travel details. The postcode alone covers a wider area.
Save your route
Download the final part for offline use. Mobile coverage can vary on country lanes.
Plan essential stops
Allow time for groceries and fuel. Check opening hours for your arrival day.
Follow our arrival message
Use the private entrance and key instructions we send before your stay.
The final roads are surfaced and suitable for ordinary cars. Take care on narrower lanes, particularly after dark.
Settle into the area
The everyday essentials.
Monpazier
Bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops and a pharmacy make the bastide useful as well as lovely to explore. Check individual opening days.
Shopping, fuel & charging
Beaumontois-en-Périgord is another option for a larger shop and fuel. If travelling by electric car, check charging operators’ live status, connectors and access arrangements in advance.
Plan days out in the Dordogne→Check before travelling
Useful details, fewer surprises.
Hire cars
Reserve ahead, especially for automatics, larger vehicles and child seats. Confirm the desk closing time, delayed-flight arrangements and payment requirements.
Bergerac car hire↗Bringing a UK vehicle
Check current official driving requirements, insurance and any low-emission rules for your wider itinerary.
Official driving guidance↗Your arrival day
Confirm your check-in arrangements with us. Keep a payment card, phone charger, downloaded route and our contact details to hand. Recheck transport and road conditions before leaving.
Ask about your arrival→Helpful answers
Your journey, made clearer.
Do we need a car?
A car is strongly recommended for sightseeing, shopping and the final part of your journey. Public transport is limited in this rural area.
Which airport should we use?
Bergerac is usually the most convenient. Bordeaux, Toulouse and Limoges can suit other routes. Compare current flights, hire-car arrangements and the full drive for your dates.
Can we arrive by train?
Yes, with a planned onward transfer. Check services to Belvès, Siorac-en-Périgord or Bergerac and arrange transport to the house before travelling.
Is the approach suitable for an ordinary car?
Yes. The approach is on surfaced rural roads. Some lanes are narrow, so take care, especially after dark.
Is there parking?
Yes. Private parking is available at the property.
When do we receive arrival details?
Entrance, parking and key information is sent privately shortly before your stay, normally around two to three days before arrival. Contact us if you need help planning.
Can we walk or cycle to Monpazier?
Some guests do. Consider daylight, heat, traffic and your group’s needs: part of the route uses a departmental road. Choose a route and way of travelling that suit your group.
Can we charge an electric car at the house?
A dedicated on-site charger is not advertised. Check public charging locations, live availability, connector compatibility and payment arrangements before travelling.
Plan with us
A little help getting here.
Tell Tony and Niki where you’re travelling from, and ask about the practical details for your group.