The tiny and tranquil village of Angoisse is one of the best kept secrets of nature in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine, south western France. It enjoys an idyllic location from where you can easily explore many places of interest such as archeological
sites, historic chateaus, ornamental gardens, and picturesque villages and lush green countryside. Though Angoisse is small, it has all the facilities which you will like to have on your trip. The village is dotted with several wonderful Angoisse vacation rentals, most of which are ideally placed amid thick lush greenery. Stay any of these
Angoisse accommodations and make your trip to this picture perfect village a memorable affair.
Angoisse is undoubtedly a paradise for walkers. A plenty of well marked trials crisscrossing the forests and passing through villages are available for hiking and cycling. Enjoy a scenic bike ride along the serpentine roads which command astounding views of the valley and the majestic mountains covered with thick wooded forest. If you love water sports then head off to Lac de Rouffac where you can indulge in canoeing, wind surfing, fishing, or simply relax on the sands and bask under the sun. There is horse riding in nearby La Chalard and the National Stud is based in nearby Pompadour. For those with an interest in golf, there are excellent courses at Brive, Perigueux, and Limoges, which are each about 50 minutes away from
vacation rentals in Angoisse France. History lovers can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallee de la Vezere, with numerous pre historic sites and caves near Les Eyzies. Jumilhac Le Grand, dating back to 14th century, is a must visit attraction around the village. Enjoy a evening guided tour to this pleasant castle, with the guides dressed in period costume. If you have time you can also plan a trip to the beautiful town of Pompadour, which is dominated by the imposing Pompadour Castle. Perched atop a steep hillock, it is home to the national stud and its big grounds are in the form of a race course and a show jumping ground. Some other worth exploring places of interest include
PerigueuxJardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac, Jardin de l'Imaginaire, Hautefort, and La Roque St Christophe, which is a middle age cliff town built in the naturally occurring Abri or lateral recesses in the rock face.
Angoisse boasts a couple of small eateries and shops where you can relish sumptuous local food at affordable prices. From your
Angoisse vacation homes you can also drive down to the market town of St Yrieix which is known for its fine white clay used in the production of the renowned porcelain of Limoges. Its delightful town center boasts many shops and fine dining restaurants. Besides Limoges, you can also explore the bustling markets of Brive, Perigueux, Sarlat, and Montignac.