Welcome to Maison Belmont Eymet
Guest Information Book
Welcome to Maison Belmont Eymet. First of all thank you for choosing us!
We want to make you feel at home and also hope you will make the most of your stay with us in our gorgeous corner of Dordogne. Please read on to discover more about the services we offer you as well as advice on places to visit during your stay.
Your hosts - Mark & Paul
Mark was born & raised in Sevenoaks, Kent (UK) and spent his career as an interiors buyer for well-known department stores such as Habitat, Harrods and Selfridges and then as Head of Product Development for the UKs leading lighting & interiors company.
Although born in Cheshire, UK, Paul was raised in Sydney, Australia where most of his family still live. Paul spent his early career in Australia and then in the UK as a teacher in secondary education specialising in History and Classics and went on to become a school in an Assistant Headteacher role until his early retirement in July 2015.
Toby the Labrador is a key member of the Maison Belmont team. As Head of Meet and Greet his responsibilities include welcoming guests with a soft toy and sleeping.
To get in touch
Ring the pink "PING FOR GIN" bell in the hall if we are home, or is we are our and about, please call us or message us on WhatsApp: + 33 6 85 61 36 50
Breakfast
Breakfast is served from 09.00 in the Conservatory overlooking our garden. Please let us know if you have any particular dietary requirements. Should you require an earlier breakfast please let us know on the previous evening
Toby
Toby is our beloved Labrador/Beauceron cross rescue dog - he is 8 years old and you have probably already met him and perhaps one of his toys. He is a quiet gentle boy, who will come and say hello if you are in the garden - he loves lying in the fulll sunshine - please dont give him any food snacks, even when he gives a pleading look - he is just taller and slimmer than a pure Lab, but is still very well fed
Room servicing
Your room will be serviced daily between 12.00 and 13.00hrs. We will replenish your drinking water and change towels if requested.
Check out
Please vacate your room by 11.00 on your day of departure. If you prefer a late check out please inform us and we will do our best to meet your needs. You can leave your luggage with us for the day. We accept payment by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.
No smoking please
Please remember the house and garden are no-smoking areas. This includes both cigarettes, cigars and vapes.
WiFi
The Wi-Fi network is Maison Belmont and the password is Pericles430. The network works well throughout the house and garden - let us know if you have any issues (or need to print any document etc)
Guest salon
Please feel free to use the guest salon which has a selection of books, plus Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime
Note that the table and floors lamps are on programmed timers so you don't need to worry about turning them on/off
Room rates (breakfast included)
Jardin and Boulevard 125 euros.
Clocher 110 euros
Ironing and Laundry service
We offer a complimentary ironing service - use the hooks on the landing but be sure to let us know. We can also wash and dry your clothes, the price being €10 per bag. A laundry bag is in your bathroom drawer
Water
2 x 1 litre bottles of filtered water are provided in your room, this water is replenished daily. The local tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
Garden
Our garden is yours to enjoy during your stay. Please use plastic glasses from the conservatory only please. Pool towels can be found in the drawer under your bathroom sink.
Taxi Service
Mark is a fully registered and licenced taxi driver. Go to www.eymetprivatedriver.com for all details and a quote or just ask us
We’d love to hear about you stay with us, so don’t hesitate to tag us @maisonbelmonteymet and share photos of your stay!
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Our restaurant choices
We are blessed with a great selection of restaurants here in the Eymet and the surrounding area : we are happy to talk you through dining choices and make reservations for you. In high summer these often need to be done a day or so in advance
In Eymet
Andine
Peruvian food in the centre of the main square. Serves full meals, tapas, and a very good cocktail
Café Le Tortoni
More a pub than café but a real social hub with an extensive range of beers, wines, and cocktails. A great choice of food with the friendliest staff in town. Great for people watching on a summers evening
www.facebook.com/LeTortoniEymet/
Chez K
A simple bar (with ice cream counter) overlooking the main square. Service can be so-so, but a great location
La Cour d’Eymet
Traditional formal French food with a focus on regional specialties. In summer meals are served in a pretty courtyard.
Le Gaulois Burger
Burgers, wine and beer - overlooking the main square
Open some lunchtimes and most evenings (hours can be varied)
Pacifico
A newly opened bar/restaurant just off the main square
Paco
Located in the square Paco is a popular and authentic taste of the region.
www.paco-restaurant-eymet.eatbu.com
Pizza Napoli
Located across from the main church, offering a great selection of fresh home made pizzas, made by David and served by his partner Audrey. Eat in (garden or inside) and takeaway
Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings
Restaurant Italien des Arcades (The Pizzeria)
Hugely popular. Located between Paco and Andine in Place Gambetta. Great pizza, pasta, grills, fish and veggie options. No bookings.
www.facebook.com/p/La-Pizz-Restaurant-Italien-des-Arcades-100057238909116/?locale=fr_FR
Sara's Cafe
On rue du Temple in Eymet
A great selection of teas, coffees, cakes and light lunches, open Tuesday to Saturday from 0900 to 1600
Shalimar
Indian and Pakistani food in a small restaurant just off the square. Generous portions!
Umami
Our next door neighbours here on Boulevard National - chef Andrew has created a wonrderful Asian fusion cuisine menu
Eat in or takeaway
Open Wednesday to Sunday lunch and dinner
Walnut
Eymet’s top restaurant. A contemporary mix of traditional French and international dishes. Booking essential. Highly recommended.
Restaurants a short drive away (up to 30 minutes) – ask Mark if you require transport
BERGERAC
La Villa Laetitia
www.restaurant-villa-laetitia.fr
L’imparfait
Le Saint James
ISSIGEAC
L’Atelier
La Brucelière
SAUSSIGNAC
Mélange
THENAC
Famille Moutier
BORDEAUX
If you are taking a day trip to Bordeaux or intend spending some time there after you leave us we recommend:
Brasserie Maillard
Bistro Réno
Symbiose
Books&Coffee
DAYS OUT
Our top days out or half-days out from Eymet
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Bordeaux
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St-Emilion
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Issigeac
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Monpazier
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Chateau de Biron
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Chateau Milandes
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Bergerac
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Beynac-et-Cazenac
Check with us for further details.
Wine tasting
We recommend a visit to Chateau de Fayolle for wine tastings, vineyard tours, brocante & gift shop and a very good lunch either on the terrace with lovely views or inside in the tasting barn
Located 25 mins from Eymet in Saussignac. Booking essential.
Cycling
Here in Eymet, we have a great non-profit bicycle hire shop: Good Turn Cycles, just a few doors up the road from us
Bikes can be hire by the hour, 1/2 day or day
Canoeing and river cruises
At La Roque Gageac you can hire canoes to explore the Dordogne River or take a relaxing and enjoyable cruise.
For canoeing:
For river cruises:
Chateaux to visit.
There are lots of beautiful historic chateaux to visit nearby.
The following are some of the most visited sites in the whole of France:
Chateaux: Castelnaud, Milandes, Biron, Bridoire, Duras, Hautefort
Ask us for more details and information on booking