Ferme de Tayac
Historic 905 year old Dordogne B&B accommodation in a 12th century former farmhouse / monastery in the heart of the Vezere Valley.
B&B Ferme de Tayac, lovely 12th Century buildings, once monastery and farm. Its one meter thick walls, oak beam structures, and rooms carved out of the rock, make it a wonderful place to stay whilst you explore this fascinating part of the Vezere Valley. Your stay will be enhanced by the friendly hospitality and homely comfort offered by your hosts Suzanne and Mike. You will enjoy the pleasant garden, the refreshing swimming pool, and maybe the occasional five minute stroll into Les Eyzies, famous as the “Prehistoric Capital of the World” It is here that Cro Magnon man our ancestor made it one of the richest and most exciting of archaeological areas. A small local railway station a stone’s throw down the road, gives you the additional opportunity to venture further a field.
1113 – 2018 Ferme de Tayac is celebrating her 905th Birthday. We hope you can make it..
- Ferme de Tayac – Rooms
Ferme de Tayac offers 5 spacious guest bedrooms. All have been renovated in standing. All the rooms are in former monks quarters from the periode Ferme de Tayac was a working farm monastery. The rooms are all spacious, have exposed beams, stone walls, more than 1/2 meter thick walls. All the bedrooms are ‘en suite.
- Ferme de Tayac – The Area
Ferme de Tayac is ideally situated in the heart of the Vezere Valley in Tayac, one of the oldest hamlets in the Dordogne and just a 10 min. stroll from Les Eyzies. Ferme de Tayac is a great place to use as a base while you explore the towns & villages the area is famous for. Sarlat, Beynac, Castelnaud and Domme are but a few.
Perfect base for a great Dordogne holiday
We stayed here for 3 days in July and wished we had booked for longer; we did not want to leave. We felt welcomed, looked after and relaxed. I felt it was a positive advantage that it was a B&B rather than a hotel, it made the whole atmosphere informal, and as someone else said, you felt you could come and go, sit in the lounge, relax in the pool or sit in the garden as if you were at the house of an old friend. The rooms were beautifully done, making the most of the ancient structure of the building, and everything works as it should (not always the case with B&Bs which are sometimes furnished with left overs that have been well used - not here!). There's a fridge for use of guests if you want to keep your wine cool for a drink in the evening watching the bats come out. Suzanne has a real eye for taste in decor, and interesting things are all over the place. Breakfast is good - try the fromage frais on the muesli - and the grounds of the Ferme have to be seen to be believed - full of flowers even after weeks of drought. The pool was great, and we used it to full advantage.The village offers a limited number of restaurants, but enough for a week of eating out. Very close to lots of lovely Perigord attractions - don't miss the Font de Gaume caves at the other end of the village, but book in advance.I know Mike and Suzanne have a lot of repeat business and it is easy to see why - we also hope to be back.The highlight of our trip
After a fun but stressful 5 days in The City of Lights, we found this charming B&B to be the perfect antidote. The garden areas were beautiful, and in full summer bloom. We loved relaxing by the pool with a glass of wine after a day of sightseeing and immersing ourselves in the peaceful ambiance. The large guest lounge area made for a welcome entrance, and the hosts were warm and accomodating. Itineraries were easy to plan from this central spot, and we were able to fit in all the sights we had planned to see, along with a beautiful canoe ride, and an afternoon horseback riding. Can't wait to return.You Have to Stay Here!
We stayed six nights here and wished we could have stayed longer. The hosts, Mike and Suzanne, made us feel very much at home in thier beautiful and historical inn. Everything you see and read on their web site is true. We truly felt like we were guests in a good friend's home. The location is fantastic and the restored monistary, and grounds are spectacular. Very close to town within walking distance of great restaurants and the sights of the area.Idyllic
As an architecture buff, I was really looking forward to staying in this former 12-th century monastery. It was wonderful to see that the owners restored this property with a focus on historic preservation. The result is: all the comforts and modern amenities of home, juxtaposed with the stunning original 12th century renaissance features such as 2-3 feet thick walls, massive exposed wood beam ceilings, and a gorgeous oversized fireplace in the great room. Our hosts Suzanne and Mike were a delight, and made for a perfect stay. We also enjoyed meeting the other guests at breakfast and sharing travel experiences and impressions. Highly recommended.Definitely recommend Ferme de Tayac
We were on a week-long stay in the Dordogne Valley and picked the Ferme de Tayac based on its positive Trip Advisor reviews. We were not disappointed - it is a really lovely place to stay! Down a little side road about 5 minutes walk from the centre of the small town Les Eyzies de Tayac, the Ferme de Tayac provided the 3 most comfortable nights of our 8 nights in France. Suzanne greeted us with a warm welcome and showed us to our room, which was large and cozy with a massive bed and plenty of space to move around. The bed was just fantastic - I slept so well all three nights! Breakfast was around a large table in the living/dining area which is open to guests at all times, and there were croissants, bread, butter and jam as well as juice and coffee and yogurt or a boiled egg. A perfect start to the day. The Ferme de Tayac is convenient for exploring the local caves with their prehistoric drawings and etchings (Font de Gaume and les Combarelles) as well as the local area with some stunning scenery (go to St Leon sur Vezere for a truly picturesque stop for lunch). At the Ferme de Tayac we felt really at home and it was nice and easy to walk to the many restaurants in Les Eyzies.Perfect
From the moment we arrived to the morning of our stay we were made to feel most welcome by both Mike & Suzanne. Their restoration of the former monastery can only be described as stunning and done to a very high standard. We loved Suzanne`s quirky taste which only added to the atmosphere Our bedroom was and well fun.rished Huge & V. comfortable The en-suite was fitted to a high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed the delightful breakfast and our long chats with our fellow guests. The garden was beautiful but alas we were so busy all day exploring the delightful Dordogne that we did not have time to relax in it! Many congratulations Suzanne & Mike and long may you continue to delight hundreds more guests. We are busy recommending Ferme de Tayac to all and sundry. Thank you for your welcome. We hope to return !!Absolutely beautiful couldnot more highly recommend a stay
We found this b&b online and couldn't have been more delighted with the place when we arrived. Suzanne and Mike were extremly welcoming and work really hard to make you feel comfortable. They were also really helpful with information about the surrounding area. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the bed in the room we had (which overlooks the main entrance courtyard) was enormous! The shower was powerful in the room and all the fittings were new and very clean. The bed linen was really comfortable too. Inside, the B&B is lovely,with exposed stone work and old beams. It is also decorated in neutral colours, sympathetic to the building itself and the natural surroundings in general. Breakfast was great - a boiled egg each, croissants, pains au chocolat, bread, homemade jams, yoghurt, museli, tea, coffee, juice. The swimming pool is very refreshing and relaxing andfits into the surroundings perfectly. All in all, we will, without a doubt, return to this property. Aside from being absolutely lovely in itself, it is perfectly placed to explore the beautiful region.Ferme de Tayac stay
We chose this B&B based on wonderful reviews on Trip Advisor, and we weren't disappointed. Everything was lovely, from the room to the grounds to the swimming pool. We very much enjoyed meeting the interesting folks staying there, and Mike & Suzanne were most helpful and hospitable. This was our first time at a B&B but it was more comfortable than many hotels. It's a short walk into Les Eyzies which is a charming little village with a number of restaurants, and a short drive to many of the caves. Perfect location, very quiet, nice breakfast - an excellent choice for a stay in the Dordogne. We were there only 3 nights but could have enjoyed a visit that was twice as long.Like a Family Reunion
We stayed for a week At Ferme De Tayac and had the best time ever. Before we even arrived Suzanne and Mike were accommodating us. We had an extra day in our vacation to book and even though their inn was full, they provided a nice room for us. Then the next day we moved to our reserved room which was spacious and very nicely decorated. Breakfast and happy hour times developed into just the most memorable experiences. Everyone felt so relaxed and comfortable. Breakfast generally lasted about an hour and a half with everyone sharing about their lives and travels. We even had a group hug at the end of the visit. And we had the hospitality of Suzanne and Mike to thank for all of it.Highly recommedable, just lovely
My husbond and I stayed at Ferme de Tayac for 6 nights in august 2012 and it was just perfect. The hosts Suzanne and Mike made us feel welcome immideately. The room, the garden, the atsmophere and the peaceful area, we loved it all. We have decided to come back in May in one of the comming years. The garden must be even more beautiful in spring/early summer. We can't wait to stay there again. Thank you Suzanne and Mike, thank you Ferme de Tayac.- Tourist Attractions
Ferme de Tayac is surrounded by some of the most famous scenic attractions both the Vezere Valley and Dordogne has to offer. Attractions such as Font de Gaume, Combarelles, the National Prehistoric Museum and many others are walking distance from B&B Ferme de Tayac.
- Outdoor Activities
No matter what activities you enjoy doing, your age, or your level of fitness, you will find whatever you enjoy doing in this area. Walking, climbing, mountain biking, you name it the Dordogne offers it! and Ferme de Tayac is the ideal place to stay while enjoying the outdoors.
- Vezere Valley Caves
There are more Prehistoric caves and shelters per square mile in the Vezere Valley than anywhere else in the world. From Ferme de Tayac you are a short distance from more than 250 UNESCO sites of interest. Lascaux, Font de Gaume and Combarelles are but a few.
In the early 12th century 6 Monks from the Monastery of Paunat were travelling between Monasteries when one of the Monks became very ill, they set up camp in Tayac near a water source. The monk was dieing, but miraculously healed after drinking the water from the “Tayac Source”. To the Monks of Paunat this was a “Sign” and round about 1113 they started building the magnificent and fortified church of Tayac, they called it “St Martin”. At the same time, the Monks of Paunat started working the land in this lush Vezere valley, they built the farmhouse / monastery, which is now “Ferme de Tayac” that has been completely renovated, and is now a lovely B&B opposite the church. For hundreds of years the Monks lived here and worked the lands, bit by bit houses were built against the rock. The water from the “Tayac Source” was taken to other surrounding Monasteries, for it’s healing powers, Tayac was thriving. Two centuries later, things took a turn, wars were breaking out, armies were constantly attacking areas and strongholds. Religion and all that went with it lost it’s power, and very slowly the life in and around Tayac became what it is today. St. Martin still stands proud, and is without doubt the nicest Fortified Church in the Perigord, the “Tayac Source” is still here, although no longer in use.