Chauffour Gites

Masquerade on the Dordogne

2011-10-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

If you're a bit of a dare devil - why not have an out of season breat at Chauffour and try your luck surfing or canoeing the famous Masquerade wave on the Dordogne river - it occurs a couple of times a year around March and October time.

Sports activities for all the family near Chauffour

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Why not have a go at one of the many sporting activities that are available near to Chauffour -as we are near the Dordogne/Charente border we benefit from sporting activities at nearby Lake Jemaye and Aubeterrre - visit the following websites: http://sports.cg24.fr/fileadmin/contenus/les_evenements/Jemayedepli.pdf and http://www.cg16.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/Pdf/Tourisme_Sport/Sport/Ete_actif/2011/EA_2011_Plaquette_Sud_Charente_bd.pdffor details of what's on offer and when and all you need to do is book at the local tourist office which we'll be happy to help you with. We all enjoyed the waterski-ing, diving and kayaking and at only 5/6 euros a go - you can't go wrong.

Other activities available include: tennis, badminton, archery, cycling and walking for all the family.

La Porcherie gets a face lift

2011-10-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

La Porcherie gets a new terrace and abri so you can enjoy those hot summer evenings with a glass or wine and a pizza from our wood fired oven in the garden.

Canoeing the Dronne

2010-08-27T04:28:00.000-07:00

Malcolm canoes to Aubeterre

and picks up the welcoming party!

Feeding the neighbours donkey and pigmy goats

2010-08-27T03:05:00.000-07:00

The best fed goats and donkey in the Dordogne!!

New Gite at Chauffour

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New Gite at Chauffour

with it's permanent residents

50th Wedding Anniversary

2010-08-03T06:30:00.001-07:00

Janet and Chris cut the cake at their 50th Wedding Anniversary Party.

New Pool Area

2010-08-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

The new pool area was finished for the start of the summer season after a lot of blood, sweat and tears but we hope you think it was worth it.

Relax in the sun by the pool while the kids play or enjoy a snooze in the hammock in the shade.

Trying out the new kayaks and enjoying the April sunshine at Lake Jemaye

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Maiden Voyage for canoe on the River in April

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Maya cuts a dash at the school fencing competition

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Le Vindage

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Helping out the neighbours and celebrating the grape harvest - Thank goodness Malcolm didn't have far to stagger home!!!

Angouleme Circuits des Ramparts Rally

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For all car enthusiasts why not mix touring, relaxing and a visit to the famour Circuits des Ramparts Rally at Angouleme in September for a great break - self catering to all inclusive available:

Enjoy the Lake and Beach at Jemaye

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Only 15 minutes from Chauffour with
lifeguards, cafe, ice-creams, trim trail,
kayaking and lots more.

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Last Night Pool Party

2009-09-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

On your marks, get set....

GOooooooo!!!

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Ooh Grapes straight off the vine

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Enjoy with a nice glass of vin rouge on the terrace

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Summer at Chauffour

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Maiden Voyage for Canoe

Stop off for a picnic or a cool down in the river at the local rope swing.

and finish off with a Bar-b-que which we can get ready

for you on your return,

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Callum & Riberac Football team win Brantome Tournament

2009-06-07T02:06:00.001-07:00

Father and Son at nearby Longeveau Golf & Tennis Club

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Maya's spends 5 days in the Pyrenees with Ecole St. Paul Lizonne

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Brantome - A beautiful day out.

2009-06-07T01:07:00.000-07:00

How many times have I been to Brantome!!!

Rocamadour - Well worth a day's visit.

2009-04-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

Just a few pictures from our day at Rocamadour.

School Fencing Competition

2009-04-26T12:24:00.000-07:00

Callum gets ready....

Callum gets the point ...

Indian Night - Friday 3rd April 2009

2009-04-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

All the guests enjoyed authentic homemade Indian food including:

Samosas, Onion Bhajis and Poppadoms,
Raita and Mango Chutney

Ceylon Pork, Chicken Korma and Vegetable Curry

Rice and Naan Bread

Spicy Indian Rice Pudding / Icecream

Coffee

"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening, your company, your food and your guests. Many thanks."

Thanks to everyone that came last night - we hope to see you all again soon.
Don't forget to give us a call to make a reservation for Sunday lunches, Pizza or an Indian evening. We will also do food for private birthday parties - please call to discuss.

Valentine's Curry Night

2009-02-03T06:47:00.000-08:00

Chauffour Dining Club

Valentine’s Curry Night
Saturday 14th February
7.30pm

Buffet Style Indian including:
Poppadoms, Onion Bhajis, Samosas and Pickles
Selection of Currys, Rice and Vegetable Dishes
Indian Dessert
Coffee
Complimentary carafe of local wine per couple or bring your own
Free Apperitif on arrival

15 Euros per person
If you have children and haven’t got a babysitter
Bring them along to watch a DVD with Popcorn
For children under 5 we may have to make a small charge.
Book now as places limited

Malcolm & Jaqui Roffe
Chauffour, AllemansTel: 05 53 91 43 96/ 06 04 01 84 61 www.chauffour.com Email: dining@chauffour.com

Callum's Trip to the Pyrenees

2009-02-02T10:45:00.000-08:00

What could be better when moving to France to have a week's school trip to the Pyrenees, skiing, sledging and building igloos.

Take a look at the school blog: http://uz.uniterre.com and see if you can spot Callum!

Chauffour Winter Wonderland

2009-01-06T05:18:00.000-08:00

Two new guests arrive!!

How many men does it take to light a fire!!!

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Cheers - 1st Pizza Night

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