House Information Pack
Updated September 2022
Please also see ideas and tips for your holiday on our website
www.moulindepomette.com
Welcome to Moulin de Pomette; we hope you enjoy your stay in this beautiful part of France. The following pack provides information on the house as well as opening hours of local businesses, and ideas of what to do during your stay.
Websites, Facebook pages and locations are all hyperlinked so you can click through from this document.
For any emergencies or questions about the house, please phone or WhatsApp Leo on 0033664851190 (who speaks Dutch, French and English) or in the case of an emergency Anthony on 00447903731109 (English & and some French).
Please do have a look at www.moulindepomette.com or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/moulindp for more ideas on what to do in the local area and feel free to contact us via the website or DM on Instagram. We love to hear what our guests have been up to and hear of things we don’t know about.
Finally, we would really appreciate it if you took a minute or two to write a comment on the sheet provided when you leave and receive a 5% discount on your next stay. We would welcome ideas for improvement, or out and about, new things and places that you’ve tried and can recommend to others and us! Equally, if you notice something that is not up to standard, please do let us know by calling or via WhatsApp as soon as you notice it. Things inevitably do get mislaid or broken, it is super useful to be told so that we can rectify it as soon as possible.
With all best wishes for a great stay
Anthony and Leo
Table Of Contents
Essential Information 5
Address & satnav
Contact details
Police & fire
In case of emergency in the house
Keys
Heating & hot water
Duvets
Log burner
Mobile phone coverage
Wi-Fi
Television
Rubbish & recycling
Doctor, pharmacist, emergency healthcare & dentist
Vets
Supermarkets
Taxis
Barbeque use
Dogs
Breakages
Smoking
Pool, ponds and stream
Towels
Facilities in Cazals 10
Boulangerie
Cazals Market
Bureau de Tabac
La Poste
All Fermier
Fleurs Tres a Cazals
Things to do 12
Walks around Cazals
Loubejac Night Market
Visit Puy-Leveque & Prayssac
Getting on the water
The best markets
Gouffre de Padirac
Rocamadour
Grottes de Cougnac
Cahors
Villefranche-du-Périgord
Vineyards & Châteaux
Eating Out Recommendations 15
Auberge de la Place
Le Plan D’O
Hostellerie de Goujounac
La Petit Auberge
Restaurant La Recreation
Le Gindreau
On Departure 17
Essential Information
Address & Location
Moulin de Pomette, Chemin Catherine d'Ondredieu Cazals 46250
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Contact Details
Should anything happen in the house, please call Leo on 0033664851190. If you can’t get hold of Leo, please then phone Anthony (the property owner) on 00447903731109.
In Case of Emergency in the House
Police, fire & ambulance dial 112
Police - Gendarmerie Nationale
Hameau des Périères, 46250 Cazals, France
+33 5 65 22 80 17
There is a fire blanket in the kitchen next to the cooker. For any fire, please phone 112.
The stopcock is located under the concrete slab next to the cellar door to the left of the main steps as you look at them. Please turn it off if you experience any types of leaks. For serious malfunctions i.e. water leakages, electricity outages or any other issue, please call Leo in the first instance.
Doctor, Dentist & Emergency Healthcare
In case of a medical emergency dial 112.
There is a pharmacy in Cazals. Turn right out of the drive, left at the crossroads, left once you reach the junction in the village, straight on and you will see the pharmacy on the opposite side of the next crossroads:
Pl. Hugues Salel, 46250 Cazals, France
0033 5 65 21 60 92
Location: Dropped pin
There is a doctors’ surgery in Cazals – look for signs to "Maison Médicale". Turn right out of the drive, left at the crossroads, left once you reach the T junction in the village, left after the zebra crossing park in the car park on your left.
Maison Médicale, Les Prades, 46250 Cazals
0033 5 65 22 80 20
Location: Dropped Pin
For more major emergencies, the nearest 24-hour A&E is Centre Hospitalier in Cahors.
52, Place Antonin Bergon - BP 50269 - 46005 Cahors
0033 5 65 20 50 50
Location: Dropped Pin
There is also a dentist in the village
Zagozda Bernard
Les Prades, 46250 Cazals
0033565305870
Location: Dropped Pin
Vets
The best vet is Clinique Vétérinaire La Fougère
La Fougère, 24550 Villefranche-du-Périgord, France
www.cliniqueveterinairelafougere.fr
0033553299746
Location: Dropped Pin
Keys
Leo will arrange to meet you at the property and give you a set of keys to the house. If you do not manage to meet Leo, there is a key safe on the side of the house. You will be provided the location and code. There are some internal keys in the property. Please do not remove any of these.
Please hand the keys back to Leo on departure. Any lost keys will incur a key cutting charge.
Hot Water
There is hot water throughout the property from an individual hot water cylinder. If you have any issues with the supply of hot water, please speak to or WhatsApp Leo.
Heating
There are electric radiators in the bedrooms. If you would like to use them, please speak to or WhatsApp Leo for how to operate them. For safety reasons please do not use the fire in the sitting room.
Duvets
The duvets are 9 tog. If you are cold in bed, there is additional bedding in the bedroom cupboards or drawers.
Mobile Phone Coverage
There is good mobile coverage at the house and Wi-Fi calling does work.
Wi-Fi
There is broadband at the house. Look for Pomette. The code is johnstripe
The internet can be intermittent if internet isn’t working, turn the router (by the TV in the sitting room) off, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on again. If you have further problems, please call or WhatsApp Leo.
Television
The television in the sitting room has British Free Sat.
Rubbish & Recycling
Rubbish and recycling are collected from a variety of locations near the house - look out for bins on the side of the road or in public places. The green bin is for recycling, grey bin for general waste and there is usually a glass bottle bank too.
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Rubbish and re-cycling locations
Terres de France - Les Hameaux de Pomette
Right out of the drive, straight over the crossroads
Location: Dropped pin
Stade de football - Terrain De Football, Les Prades, 46250, Cazals
Right out of the drive, left at the crossroads, on your left-hand side as you enter the village
Location: Dropped pin
Le Vieux Lavoir
Left out of the drive, right at the T junction, look out for the bins on the right-hand side
Location: Dropped pin
Marminiac layby
Right out of the drive, right at the crossroads, bins on the right-hand side after 1.7km
Location: Dropped pin
Salle des fêtes - Mairie de Cazals
Right out of the drive, left at the crossroads, left once you reach the T junction in the village, located in the car park on your left before the zebra crossing.
Location: Dropped pin
If you have larger items or would like to recycle during, or at the end of your stay, there is a household recycling centre (tip) 10 minutes away at
Déchetterie de Cazals Zone artisanale, 46250 Montcléra
Variable opening hours please view the website here
Leave Cazals In the direction of Montcléra Industrial Zone located on your right after 2.1km follow signs for " Déchetterie"
Supermarkets
The nearest supermarket is in Cazals:
Petit Casino, Route de Gourdon, 46250 Cazals - www.magasins.lepetitcasino.com/fr Dropped Pin
Salviac
U Express - Lieu-dit les Peyroutilles, 46340 Salviac - www.magasins-u.com
Location: Dropped Pin
For larger shops
Gourdon
Lidl - Lieu-dit, Bouriat, 46300 Gourdon - www.lidl.fr
Location: Dropped Pin
Intermarché - Rte de Salviac, 46300 Gourdon - www.intermarche.com
Location: Dropped Pin
Carrefour - route De Fumel Lieu Dit, Bouriat, 46300 Gourdon, - www.carrefour.fr
Location: Dropped Pin
Prayssac
Carrefour Market Prayssac - route De Fumel, 46220 Prayssac - www.carrefour.fr
Location: Dropped Pin
Bergerac
E. Leclerc Bergerac - Rte de Bordeaux, 24100 Bergerac - www.e.leclerc.fr
Location: Dropped Pin
Taxis
Taxis Cazalais 0033 5 65 22 81 08
Taxi Jean-François Rivaille - 0033 6 08 96 32 21 - www.taxi-jean-francois-rivaille.fr
Barbeque Use
Please dispose of all ash before departure.
Dogs
Please do pick up all dog mess in the garden and patio areas and place in the bin. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or the beds. The next guests might not be so keen as we are on our four-legged friends, and we’ve had trouble removing dog dirt and slobber from the sheets and sofa covers in the past. If you do have any unplanned dog visits on furniture, please do leave a note on your departure. Any soiled linen or sofa covers will incur a dry cleaning or replacement charge.
Breakages
Please leave a note on departure on any breakages or issues. This makes it super easy for us to replace any lost or broken bits and bobs for the next guests.
Smoking
Please do not smoke inside and if you do smoke outside, please clear up any butts etc. and put them in the bin.
Pool, Ponds and Stream
Please always keep children under strict supervision whilst at Moulin de Pomette and in the grounds. There are many bits of water and unfenced areas that can be accessed from the house by people of all ages.
Towels
Please do not take any of the towels from the house out to the pool or take any towels away from the house on day trips, outings and excursions.
Facilities in Cazals
Just a 20-minute stroll or 5-minute drive away, Cazals is a bustling small town that offers most of the facilities you will need on holiday; there is a small supermarket, pharmacy, two bakeries, two restaurants and a bar as well as a post office, bank and newsagent.
N.B. Check opening hours. Many shops and restaurants will be closed or have reduced opening hours on a Monday. most will close for lunch which will be from 12:00-15:30 they will then re-open to around 19:00. We suggest you check online and look out for bank holidays. If you do find the shops closed, then the restaurants will be open so go and have some lunch.
There are two local websites www.tourisme-cazals-salviac.com and www.france-voyage.com which have loads of information on what is going on in the village.
Cazals Market
The market is every Sunday morning 9am - 12 noon in the market square with local market traders offering local produce including fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and cheese. Pop into the village to do some shopping or just have a coffee and watch the world go by.
Le Cazdals
A great new little café in town serving pizzas amongst other delicious meals.
https://www.facebook.com/lecazdals/
0033 5 65 53 04 82
Boulangerie Patisserie Lalande
The best bread and pastries around, they will also make cakes and desserts to order.
No website but the google listing is here
0033565217552
Location: Dropped Pin
Bureau De Tabac
Stationery shop, tobacconists and a newsagent including English language papers. It’s also a good spot for postcards and they supply stamps too.
They have limited fishing supplies and permits to fish on the village lake.
Location: Dropped Pin
La Poste
Post office and post box, further on down the Rue Jean Broue from the Boulangerie.
Location: Dropped Pin
Fleurs Thés À Cazals
A great florist if you’re looking for a thank you, or a gift for someone special.
40 Republic Street, 46250 Cazals
0033 6 12 81 81 58
flowers-thes-au-jardin@orange.fr
Location: Dropped Pin
All Fermier
From fruit and vegetables to meat and cheese, this shop sells delicious organic produce. They also have a large selection of wine.
Square Hugues Salel, 46250 Cazals
contact@allfermier.fr
0033 5 65 24 75 81
Location: Dropped Pin
Cocatrix Sarl
A wholesale fishmonger for pre-ordering only. Based in Villefranche-du-Périgord
+33 5 53 29 96 40
Location: Dropped Pin
Things To Do
Walks in the Area
The countryside around Moulin de Pomette is full of lanes and paths cutting through the ancient oak and chestnut forests. For planned routes and specialist walks, have a look at the excellent Tourism Lot website.
Loubejac Night Market
Don’t miss out on this! The market takes place every Thursday from 6.30pm, Place de la Halle, Loubejac, from 7th July until 1st September. Buy the food you fancy from the local producers’ stalls, sit down and enjoy. Take your own cutlery. There is a sheltered area in case of rain.
Location: Dropped pin
Get more information (in French) by calling +33 6 07 70 97 21
Visit Puy-Leveque & Prayssac
Just 25 minutes’ drive from Moulin de Pomette, Puy-l’Eveque is a picture postcard French town nestled on the banks of the Lot. The town also the centre of the Cahors AOC - Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée - meaning it is the heart of wine production with the Cahors label. After taking in the beautiful scenery, head 5km upstream to Prayssac and choose from a wide array of restaurants for lunch. There is an excellent market in Prayssac on Friday mornings too.
Location: Dropped pin
Getting on the Water
Famous throughout the world for its historic riverside towns, excellent restaurants and fabulous architecture, the Dordogne River is definitely best explored from the water. A half day or day canoeing down the river is not to be missed. For places that suit your particular destination, Google ‘canoeing on the Dordogne’ and browse the many options within a 40-minute drive from Moulin de Pomette.
For those looking for more active water sports, especially for the children, head to AquaMonkeyIsland, where you can experience the inflatable course, swim or rent a paddle board on the lakes. There is also a playground and snack bar on site.
The Best Markets
There are so many markets in the local area, it is possible to visit one each day of the week and the range of produce on offer is world class. The best thing is to have a look at the following websites and find the ones that suit your plans and interests.
Tourism Lot’s Top 5 ‘most beautiful markets’
Gouffre de Padirac
One of the ‘must sees’ of the region and truly worth the trip, a visit to Gouffre de Padirac takes you 103m below ground level to an enchanting and spectacular cave with a river running through it. Take the 1hr 30mins guided boat tour - booking in advance is highly recommended and tickets can be purchased on their website. Combine your visit here with a stop off at Rocamadour (see below).
www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/en/
Rocamadour
Just 8km from Gouffre de Padirac, Rocamadour is a spectacular medieval village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. As well as a pilgrimage destination, the village is also home of 'Cabécou' cheese which is made with unpasteurized goat's milk and has been designated the AOC quality label. Read a full history and get ideas for what to do during your visit here:
www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk/discover/cultural-heritage/villages-to-visit/rocamadour
Grottes de Cougnac
The two caves (the first discovered in 1949, the second in 1952) are known for their limestone stalactites as well as fine prehistoric paintings of animals and human forms. Dating back between 12,000 - 30,000 years, they are among the oldest figurative drawings in the world open to the public.
The caves can only be accessed via the official tour, each one restricted to 25 people so do book more than one day in advance on the website or on the day by phoning.
Cahors
The capital of the Lot, Cahors has two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the medieval Valentine bridge and the Saint -Etienne cathedral, both well worth a visit, as are the Roman ruins. Restaurants are plentiful, all of which are a gastronomic delight. The town also hosts the largest of the local markets which takes place outside the cathedral in the market square on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. There is also a covered market which is open Tuesday to Saturday.
Cahors is 32km southeast of Cazals.
Villefranche-du-Périgord
14km south of Cazals, Villefranche-du-Périgord is the oldest of the 18 bastide towns of the Périgord region. It was founded in 1261 by Alphonse de Poitiers and is centred around ‘La Place de la Halle’, a charming square with a traditional open sided market hall and houses dating back to the 13th century along its sides. It is the perfect place to stop for a coffee after picking up something tasty in the fabulous bakery.
Vineyards & Châteaux
Cazals is nestled between two wine regions, Cahors to the south following the river Lot, and to the north, Bergerac and Monbazillac. As you drive through the local area, you will pass many vineyards, most of which will advertise cellar tours, free tastings and, of course, happily sell you some wine. The three below are favourites, however, do look at Wine Tourism which lists the top 10 vineyards (in their opinion!) in the area.
Chateau de Monbazillac
If you are flying in and out of Bergerac, visiting this 16th century chateau is a worthwhile detour.
The chateau is open in the summer from 10am to 7pm (June) or 8pm (July and August). No booking required.
Château de Monbazillac
Le Bourg
24240 Monbazillac
+33 5 53 61 52 52
Chateau Eugenie
Château Eugénie is one of the premier vineyards of the Cahors AOC, with guided tours and thematic tastings (old vintages, walks in the vineyards and food and wine pairings). They also host several food and wine events and markets, details of which can be found on their site. The cellar is open all year round. It may be worthwhile calling or emailing for confirmation and specific tours or tastings.
Château Eugenie
Rivière Haute
46140 Albas
Vin de Domme
The closest vineyard to Cazals is the Vin de Domme, who also do visits and tastings. If you’re feeling brave climb up the Tour Panoramique de Moncalou, a tower built above the vineyard, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. It’s a little hard to find but this Google Maps pin will take you there. There is also a Café La Terrasse de Moncalou nearby if you need some refreshments.
Vin de Domme
Moncalou
24250 Florimont-Gaumier
Eating Out Recommendations
Whether you are looking for a quick snack and coffee or a Michelin starred restaurant, there’s a wide range of choices in the local area.
As mentioned above, our preferred choice is the evening market in Loubejac as detailed above - every Thursday from 6:30pm Place de la Halle from 1st July to 1st September.
Location: Dropped pin.
Here are a few of our other favourites and we will update it as we get further recommendations from our guests and discover more ourselves.
Auberge de la Place
A family restaurant run by Philippe Rigal; it is an easy walk into town located in the market square offering French cuisine from the South-West.
Check out their Facebook page for the dish of the day and menu updates. French and English spoken.
https://www.facebook.com/AubergeDelaplace/
https://www.aubergedelaplace-cazals.fr
Place Hugues Salel, 46250 Cazals
Le Plan D’O
An excellent lake side cafe, not fine dining by any means (it’s a little smarter than a shack but just...) but the food is lovely.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Le-Plan-DÔ/100064714912697/
Plan D’O, Frayssinet-le-Gelat
Hostellerie de Goujounac
A one-time coaching inn, located in the lovely centre of medieval Goujounac.
https://www.facebook.com/goujounac/
Le Bourg, 46250 Goujounac, France
La Petit Auberge
A charming family run restaurant hidden behind the village of Villefranche-du-Périgord.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083409215385
https://lapetiteaubergeduperigord.fr
Les Peyroulières, Villefranche-du-Périgord, 24550
Restaurant La Recreation
One of the more sophisticated restaurants around, located in the village of Les Arques, in the old school.
https://www.la-recreation-restaurant.com/fr
Le bourg, 46250 Les Arques
Le Gindreau
The place for special occasions (or for those with fairly deep pockets..) this is the closest Michelin starred restaurant to Moulin de Pomette - about 20 minutes away.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?fref=ts&id=100063775261169
https://lapetiteaubergeduperigord.fr
St Médard 46150 Catus
On Departure
Hopefully you’ve had a great time at Moulin de Pomette and enjoyed the local area. Just a few things to note on departure
· Leave all rubbish in the bin locations above
· If using the dishwasher, please put it on by 9am to allow it to finish for the changeover
· Please clean the barbeque and clear up dog mess (if appropriate)
· Write a review of your holiday on the review sheet in this folder
· Lock the house leaving the keys with Leo