If you EVER get the opportunity to stay at this amazing home, please do so. We spent a week in Paris then drove to Plazac and stayed 5 days at this rental.  It was even better than the photos reflected!  We slept so well and just truly relaxed.  Incredible place to bring a group to (and I understand they are adding on and making it even nicer)!  This is one experience we will never forget!  
Monica & Chris H. Dallas, TX


The owners put an enormous amount of thought into making the house comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable for visitors. The house has every modern convenience, plus a beautiful pool and garden. Our two week stay was simply glorious. We also loved the charming town of Plazac.

We did a lot of sightseeing and were totally smitten with the beautiful Dordogne. I highly recommend the prehistoric caves (Lascaux II/Lascaux Revele, Grotte de Font-de-Gaume (you need a reservation) plus a fascinating cave in Le Moustier. In addition, we visited the unbelievable, Gouffre de Padirac (bring a sweater!)

The castles and gardens in the region were also phenomenal. We went to many and found the architecture and history so interesting. We canoed on the Vezere and took a river boat trip on the Dordogne River. Both great fun. Loved the medieval "Bastide" towns. One of our favorite towns was the charming, Saint Leon sur Vezere. Sarlat is fantastic and so interesting. The regional food and wines were spectacular. We visited a different market almost every day and were in awe of the amazing types of cheeses, fruits, foie gras, meats, etc. and of course, wine!

Our general routine was to have a wonderful lunch out in a restaurant in whatever town we were visiting, go to a local market and then come back to the house and cook dinner. We love to cook and had great dinners, given the terrific foods that were available not only in the wonderful daily markets but also the supermarche! Needless to say, the local wines were superb. One more thought on food, our ten year old daughter is a very picky eater. After two or three days, she was eating foie gras sandwiches for breakfast and begging for more!

Lastly, the Sliepenbeeks (next door neighbors/caretakers) were extraordinary. They were caring, thoughtful and great fun. We enjoyed meeting them and they were so helpful and kind. We had the most wonderful vacation. We can't wait to return to La Maison Jean Sylain Dupont and the Dordogne.
Barbara B New York, NY


We loved our two weeks in the Dordogne; the friends we made and the magnificent sights we visited. Our stay was even better than anticipated. We were overjoyed to find such a wonderful "home" waiting for us upon our arrival in Plazac, with all the creature comforts you afforded our weary bones. Ineke and Theo were ready and willing to assist us when called upon... and gracious no matter what the hour.
Francine L., Los Angeles, CA


Jan,
We really did enjoy our stay in Plazac. The weather was nice and cool, and for the most part sunny. Although the pool water was a little cool by our Texas standards (below 70 while we were there), the children of our French friends (who live in Brittany) loved it. The garden was fabulous. We had lunch out there a number of days, and dinner on a few more. The swallows were just back, and nesting. They collected moss from the neighbor's roof and then water from the pool for nest building. The Magpies were just fledging, and the Yucca plant flowered during our stay. The herb garden was very much appreciated, as well as the un-believably well-stocked kitchen. By the end of our visit, were were surprised if there was some obscure kitchen tool that wasn't there. We braised market-bought fowl in the cast-iron, enameled pot, we sautéed mushrooms and made omelets in the pans, and even baked our Bretagne Gallette and fresh fruit desert in the oven (it was the height of strawberry season). It was the best equipped kitchen we've had in France.

BTW: We made the trip back and forth from Plazac to Libourne, St. Emilion et al. a couple of times, so we got to know the route pretty well, it was no trouble writing up the description. Talk to you soon, I suppose--you know us, we'll be hankering for a return to Paris soon. Next time we think we'll try Mark and Tim's place in the 8th.
Best, Dave H. Houston, TX

We loved staying here. The house is superb--beautiful, well-maintained, and super comfortable. I've never had a better bed in a vacation rental. The kitchen was well-equipped--we made lovely food, with produce from the local markets, which are amazing. My 7 year old daughter still talks about the soothing sound of the doves in the morning. The view from the living room is unbelievable--we sat in the chairs, sipped Monbazillac, and watched the view for hours. Do go to the restaurant in nearby Fanlac if you stay here--the village is picturesque and the restaurant itself fabulous. We didn't have the best weather while we were there but there's so much to do in this area, it really didn't matter. The caretakers were very helpful in helping us identify activities, restaurants etc. Our stay in Plazac was perfect; we wouldn't change a thing. We only wish we could afford to go every summer.