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Voykit pocket guide · France
Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil
Spend a half‑day strolling the village centre, have lunch at Le Petite Douche, and stay overnight at The Farmhouse at Le Grand Batard if you want rural peace.
Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil is a tiny Dordogne village of under 400 residents. Its main attractions are the historic church, a few local eateries and the surrounding countryside. One half‑day covers the sights; an extra night adds a quiet rural stay.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Oct–Apr (colder, some services close)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 |
| Meal at Le Petite Douche | €12–20 |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EGC · Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport
- Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi); no rail link, so a car or taxi is needed (check).Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km); no rail link, so a car or taxi is needed (check).
- BOD · Bordeaux–Mérignac
- About 1 h 30 min by car; TGV from Bordeaux to Mussidan or Saint-Astier, then taxi (check).
Typical fares
- Taxi Sarlat → Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil (≈30 km)
- about €45–55, 45 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; bicycles are common for nearby fields. No public transport; arrange a taxi from Sarlat if needed.
See and do
Known for
- Historic village church
- Traditional family restaurant
- Rural farmhouse accommodation
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eymet | D16/D933 by car via La Force | About 40 min |
| Bergerac | D16/D936 by car via Sainte-Foy-la-Grande or La Force | About 1 h |
| Ribérac | D708/D709 by car via Saint-Aulaye | About 50 min |
| Sarlat-la-Canéda | D710/D704 by car via Mussidan and Le Bugue | About 1 h 30 min |
| Monpazier | D660/D2 by car via Villeneuve-sur-Lot or Beaumont | About 1 h 30 min |
| Montignac, Dordogne | D710/D706 by car via Mussidan and Le Bugue | About 1 h 40 min |
Sleep
- The Farmhouse at Le Grand Batard
- Former farmhouse, 1 km (0.6 mi) from village centre, sleeps six, suitable for families or groups.Former farmhouse, 0.6 mi (1 km) from village centre, sleeps six, suitable for families or groups.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpar-don |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kohm-byen |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ?oo sohn lay twah-let |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited opening hours in winter; check before arriving.
- Cellular coverage can be spotty in the far countryside.
Very low crime; the real risks are unlit country lanes at night, deer and tractors on the D-roads, and long waits for help if you break down. Save 112 and carry water in summer.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic village church
- Traditional family restaurant
- Rural farmhouse accommodation
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil, revision 4102081 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4102081
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/eygurande-et-gardedeuil). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.