Issigeac is our nearest large village/small town, a short two minute-drive from La Barrat. It is a beautiful medieval town that has hardly changed in hundreds of years. The town has three excellent restaurants, several bars and cafés, two small supermarkets, two chemists, two butchers, three bakers, a bank and a post office. You really won't need to travel further than this for your everydays needs.

Issigeac is famous for its Sunday market, which transforms this normally sleepy town into a bustling market for a few hours every Sunday morning.

The local tourist office not only provides local information but holds a series of art exhibitions. There are a couple of other small galleries in the town.

Perched on its rocky spur overlooking the green Dropt valley, Castillonnes, a 13th century bastide, welcomes you with its beautifully restored heritage, its many shops and its quality crafts. The Mouthe walk will take you to the remains of the ramparts, the Guirlity postern, the Valets gate and the beautiful 18th century houses.
You can also visit the church with its baroque altarpiece and modern non-figurative stained glass windows.

A listed historic monument dating from the 16th century, the Château de Montbazillac has a unique and original architecture, a mixture of medieval defensive systems and Renaissance elegance. Situated in the heart of the prestigious vineyard that bears its name, the view from the terraces of the park is an extraordinary panorama over the Dordogne valley. Fully furnished, the Château is open all year round for free or guided tours. At the end of the visit, a tasting of Monbazillac is offered to each visitor.