When we were looking at properties listed in purefrance.com for a week's stay to celebrate our 10th year wedding anniversary with family and friends, we decided to limit our search to the Dordogne and Southwest France region. We really wanted to do some wine tasting in Bordeaux, so this was the region for that. We found a large country house 5 minutes from Montréal that would be big enough for our group of 12. Like many of the medieval and fortified villages in the area, Montréal is situated on top of a hill, with a small square in the middle of the town, a cathedral and a great view of the grape vines and wheat field below. Though small, it will meet most of your needs. It has an Avia petrol station, a small Proxi grocery store, a hotel, a bank, a boucherie, a boulangerie/patisserie, a café, and a few restaurants. On Fridays, there is a small farmers market under the arcades by the square. You can buy all sorts of vegetables and fruits from local farmers, and rotisserie chicken, escargot, grilled sausages and ribs from The Poulet Roti vendor. There is also fromagerie that sells all kinds of artisanal cheese from the Pyrenees region. On Sundays, you will find a flea market at the square, and a few food vendors--the Poulet Roti and a gentleman who sells crêpes with Nutella and Grand Marnier for under 2€ each. He also makes churros as he's from Spain. The local restaurants are open too! If you're in the area, visit this beautiful little village and be transported in time! read more

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