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By Ferry

DFDS Seaways (Norfolk Line) currently operate crossings between Dover - Dunkirk (2 hrs).

P & O Ferries currently operate crossings between Dover - Calais (90mins).

Transmanche currently operate crossings between Newhaven – Dieppe (4hrs), Portsmouth – Le Havre (3hrs 15mins and 5 hrs 30mins) and Ramsgate – Ostend (4hrs and 4hrs 30 mins).

Brittany Ferries currently operate crossings between Portsmouth – Caen/Cherbourg/ St Malo, Poole – Cherbourg, Plymouth – Roscoff and Cork to Roscoff.

Seafrance currently operate crossings between Dover – Calais (2 hrs 30mins).

Please find to follow directions from Calais, Boulogne and Dunkerque. Should you require instructions on how to find us, from any other ferry port, please let us know. Or click on the following link: www.viamichelin.com. Michelin will provide you with maps and directions, as well as travelling times.

From Calais, Boulogne or Dunkerque:

Take the A16 from Calais to Abbeville and then the A28 to Rouen. In Rouen (fairly big town) follow signs for Paris and the A13. Near the A13 you will pick up signs for Evreux via the N154. From Evruex continue to Dreux, Chartres and then Orleans. At Orleans (Junction 13) you can pick up the motorway A71 to Vierzon and then the A20 to Chateauroux and Limoges. See directions from Limoges above.  

By Road

La Ferme du Lac is situated at the end of a winding lane, 2 miles from the village of Marval, on the borders of the Dordogne (24) and Haute Vienne (87) départements.

From Limoges: 31 miles in approximately 45 - 50 minutes.

From the A20 (Junction 28)/Limoges Airport: At the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road take the N520 exit in the direction of Angouleme. Turn off for Limoges Airport (Bellegarde) is along this road. After this turn off, which will be on the right, you will come to large roundabout – take the D2000 exit in the direction of Perigueux/Aixe-sur-Vienne. Follow this road until you come to a crossroads on the edge of Aixe-sur-Vienne, turn right at the crossroads onto the N21 still in the direction of Perigueux. About 3 miles past Sereilhac turn right onto the D699, in the direction of Gorre/Cussac/St Mathieu. In Cussac just before the cemetery, turn left onto the D73, in the direction of Marval-Milhaguet. Continue following the Marval signs. Once at the T-junction on the outskirts of Marval, turn right onto the D15, in the direction of Piégut. At the church (on your right), turn left onto the D64, in the direction of Abjat. After about 200 yards take the first left, in the direction of L’Epinassie and follow our blue and white La Ferme du Lac signs. We are situated at the end of this road (approximately 2 miles) just past the village of L'Epinassie.

From Limoges City Centre: Follow the signs for Aixe-sur-Vienne. Once in Aixe-sur-Vienne take the N21 in the direction of Périgueux. (See directions above for the rest).

From Bordeaux: 115 miles in approximately 2 hours.

Take the N10 and pass through Cenon and Lormont. At Lormont take the N89 towards Périgueux. After about 70 miles take the N2089 and travel for about 5 miles. At the town of Marsac-sur-L’Isle take the D3 for 0.8 miles and then pick-up the D939. Please see directions from Périgueux for the rest of your journey.

From Périgueux: 41 miles in approximately 50 minutes.

Take the D939 signposted towards Angoulême for about 15.6 miles. Pass through the town of Chateau L’Eveque and the Brantôme by-pass and then pick-up the D675 going north towards Nontron and travel for about 9.4 miles. Just after Augignac take the 1st right turn towards Marval. After approximately 1 mile you will come to Tous Vents. At the Crossroads take the 2nd right turn onto the D15 towards Marval. After about 2.6 miles you will enter the village of Marval. In the village take the right turn opposite the church and follow the signs to La Ferme du Lac.

From Angoulême: 36 miles in approximately 50 minutes

Take the D939 signposted towards Périgueux for about 3.1 miles. When you come to a fork in the road, take the left hand fork (D4) and continue along this road for about 13.4 miles. In the village of Marthon take the D75 for about 0.9 miles, where you will take a left turn onto the D92. Travel up country and at the T-junction take the right turn onto the D91, towards Piégut-Pluviers and travel for about 5.6 miles and then pick-up the D15. After about 2.6 miles you will enter the village of Marval. In the village take the right turn opposite the church and follow the signs to La Ferme du Lac.

Consult www.viamichelin.com for maps etc.

GPS Co-ordinates:

Lat: 45.604041
Lon: 0.808881

By Air

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Car Hire

Always book car hire in advance - it’s much cheaper than booking at the airport. You can book car hire via the website when you book your flights.

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By Rail

Eurostar operate the following services:

1. London - Lille and Lille - Angoulême/Bordeaux.
2. London - Paris Nord and Paris Austerlitz - Limoges.

Tel: 08432 186 186
Website: www.eurostar.com

SNCF operate services from:

1. Bordeaux – Station de Bussiere-Galant/Châlus.
2. Limoges – Station de Bussiere-Galant/Châlus.

Please contact SNCF direct as these services vary.

Website: www.sncf.fr

Rail Europe

Tel: 08448 484 064
Website: www.raileurope.co.uk

Distances to La Ferme du Lac

• Angoulême – Approximately 65km (40 miles).

• Châlus – Approximately 18km (11 miles).

• Brive-la-Gaillarde – Approximately 100km (65 miles).