There are places that are very emblematic of the place they originated. La Girbodie is one of them. The stones which it is built from in their myriad shades of ochre, the weathered slate roofs that shelter it, the undulating silhouettes of its buildings that anchor it in a distant past, the diversity of the vegetation and the low walls that frame it: everything here serves as a reminder that we are indeed in the Périgord Noir, a land of dark oak forests that cover much of the landscape here. Inside, the atmosphere of a family home prevails, a far cry from the sophisticated or impersonal designs often seen elsewhere. The variety of furniture that has been passed down through the generations adds to its charm. Families and groups of friends will find that both of these properties offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfectly in keeping with the Dordogne countryside.