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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Oct–Apr (colder, some services close)
- Airports
- EGC · BOD
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery 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.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
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- AirportcheckEGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi); no rail link, so a car or taxi is needed (check).).EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km); no rail link, so a car or taxi is needed (check).).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; bicycles are common for nearby fields.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi); 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).)EGC Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (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).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; bicycles are common for nearby fields. No public transport; arrange a taxi from Sarlat if needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
D16/D933 by car via La Force
Bastide square and Thursday market; the closest useful town for shops.
Door to door: About 1 h
D16/D936 by car via Sainte-Foy-la-Grande or La Force
Old port, wine houses and the airport; a half-day is enough.
Ribérac
goDoor to door: About 50 min
D708/D709 by car via Saint-Aulaye
Monday market and river walks; pair it with Aubeterre.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
D710/D704 by car via Mussidan and Le Bugue
Long for a return day in summer traffic; sleep there instead.
Monpazier
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
D660/D2 by car via Villeneuve-sur-Lot or Beaumont
Best combined with a night in the Dordogne valley.
Montignac, Dordogne
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 40 min
D710/D706 by car via Mussidan and Le Bugue
Lascaux IV needs a timed ticket and a full day.
Périgueux
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
D709/D6089 by car via Mussidan, or train from Mussidan
Cathedral and Roman ruins; the regional rail hub.
Rocamadour
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
D660/D673 by car via Gourdon
Cliff shrine and Gouffre de Padirac; too far for a day return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at Le Petite Douche | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited opening hours in winter; check before arriving.
- Cellular coverage can be spotty in the far countryside.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux; other countries have consulates in Bordeaux or Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Sarlat → Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil (≈30 km): about €45–55 (≈ US$55–65), 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (par-don)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohm-byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo sohn lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Oct–Apr (colder, some services close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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