La Ferme de Biorne

The Dordogne


This rural ferme auberge (farm restaurant), 12km northwest of Bergerac, raises its own birds for the restaurant table, including goose, quail and duck for its foie gras. Cosy gîtes (€510 for four people per week in summer) are also available.


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