Jeffrey Klein’s
Boutique Style Bed & breakfast
Boutique Style Bed & breakfast
In 1940, The Lascaux cave was “found” by four Périgourdin young boys from Montignac. The 4 young boys decided to explore the hill and made the cavity they found larger so as to slip into the cave…
They were the first ones to discover the cave paintings which are now world famous and are among the very oldest works of art by man and the finest of all prehistoric painted caves.
Lascaux was open to the public until 1963; however, with as many as 1500 visitors a day, carbon dioxide from human breath began to damage the prehistoric paintings.
On exiting the cave in 1940, Pablo Picasso is said to have remarked, “We have invented nothing!”
Today, the original Lascaux cave is closed and is under close surveillance in order to preserve this site which is registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
However, you can visit the replica of the cave system at Lascaux IV. Online booking is strongly recommended (especially in summer). Lascaux IV (replacing early museums Lascaux II and III) was opened in December 2016. Lascaux IV is an exact replica of the original Lascaux site and has been designed to evoke the sense of the prehistoric rock shelters for which the Dordogne is famous. Great care has been taken to emulate the original cave, right down to temperature changes throughout, damp cave scents, air pressure changes and interior cave sounds.
The Gardens of the Manor of Eyrignac, Historical Monuments since 1986, are among the Most Beautiful Gardens of Périgord, an enchanting parenthesis a few kilometers from Sarlat.
The Périgord area is synonymous with castles. It is said that there are 1001 castles in the Périgord. Perched on rocky outcroppings, the picture-book castles of the Périgord are treasures of the regions’ heritage.
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You cannot explore the Dordogne Valley without visiting Rocamadour. The emblematic site of the Lot, vertical and majestic, crowned with its castle, is spread over several floors, clinging to the cliff that separates the Alzou stream from the Causse de Gramat.
No part of France is so impassioned by its culinary heritage as the deeply gourmet idyll of Sarlat. Dining has its soul around the kitchen table and the best gastronomic experiences remain traditional feasts lasting several hours.
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You can opt for a full day or half-day of a variety of water activities on the Dordogne or the Vézère, and discover the natural beauty of the surrounding region by canoe, cargo barge, kayak, or paddleboard.
acekingqueenjack12 Octobre 2023Wonderful B & B My husband and I stayed here for a week in early October and it was a great choice. The owner, Jeffery Klein, is very hands on - he personally did much of the lovely renovation work on the hotel, and is a gracious host. The location of Les Cordeliers is excellent- being on the edge of the historic district and a very easy two minute walk to the beautiful, but busy, Place de la Liberte'. Our room was very comfortable, quiet, clean and attractively decorated. It was nice to be able to wander around Sarlat for awhile and come back to our room to take a break before going out again. Breakfasts were great- with lots of fresh fruit options, pastries, bread, yogurt, cereal, etc. And there is a wonderful coffee machine that brewed some fo the best coffee we had on the entire trip. Should our travels bring us back to Périgord Noir, we would definitely book a stay at Les Cordeliers again. Sarlat is the perfect base for exploring the many attractions in the area.Ben W29 Septembre 2023A Week at Les Cordeliers, in Sarlat, France My wife and I spent a week in Sarlat at the end of August 2023, staying at Les Cordeliers, a small, perfectly located B and B less than a 1 minute walk from the historic city center. This classicly renovated 19th Century stone mansion exudes the comforts enjoyed by nobility of a bygone era. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Jeffrey Klein, our host, was uncommongly attentative to detail, and more than available with suggestions designed to enhance our stay. Breakfast choices were plentiful and of high quality. We enthusiastically recommend Les Cordeliers, Sarlat and the Dordogne region to travelers interested in the world of a different era!Melissa G17 Septembre 2023Highly recommend Our host, Jeff, was magnificent. From our first encounter his passion for Sarlat and hosting was evident. Without a doubt the breakfast was the healthiest and best of our stays. The room was large and very comfortable and the town was a perfect jumping off point for our adventuresbraithwaite1228 Juin 2023Perfect Sarlat destination The perfect destination for a quality luxurious stay in a small environment. My third visit and even better this time. Our host is most welcoming and ensures he introduces all the guests to each other over breakfast. One could hardly be nearer to medieval Sarlat and the wealth of bars, cafes and bistros, let alone the interesting things to discover and see in the pld city and beautiful surrounding area.vs6824 Juin 2023Amazing property in the centre of Sarlat Absolutely beautiful hotel in Sarlat - just on the edge of the historic centre. The hotel is in a grand old building and has been painstakingly restored. Everything oozes charm, character and taste. Our room had a magnificent view over an historic square. We particularly enjoyed the really amazing breakfast. And the host was great at recommending which villages to visit. Would highly recommend this hotel to friends.fozwanderer10 Juin 2023Central location and excellent host We stayed at Les Cordeliers for 5 nights and could not have been more comfortable. Our room, Marzac, overlooked a pretty square and all the town was within easy access. Geoffrey was an excellent host, always available to ask for advice and keen to ensure our comfort. Breakfasts offered a range of options and it was lovely to be introduced to the other guests. After unloading our luggage Geoffrey advised us where to park the car for free and it was only a 5 minute walk away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.Lynne J7 Juin 2023A highlight of our month in France Our stay at Les Cordeliers was a highlight of our month in France. The home is beautifully restored, and we were delighted with our spacious room, the splendid breakfast, and the hospitality of our charming host. Our few days there were an unforgettable introduction to the Dordogne. Thank you, Jeffrey, for all your help including spot-on recommendations. We look forward to returning!rebeccahB9312PF14 Mai 2023Excellent, affordable lodging We had a wonderful stay here in early May. The rooms are spacious, the breakfast was delicious and the location was convenient to the town center. Our host gave great recommendations for local activities and dining. This is a gem.DeeMac20 Octobre 2022Good Sarlat Choice This was a wonderful stay! The room was lovely. Jeff's breakfasts are outstanding. Beautiful attention to detail in every way. Clean and comfortable stay in a great location. Would definitely stay here again!Disserning14 Octobre 2022Excellent place to stay We thoroughly enjoyed a 3 night stay. Great room at a reasonable rate in a very convenient and central position. Our host's hospitality was warm and welcoming with good local advice on restaurants and sights. A first class experience overall.
