Things to Do
Visit, Eat, and Walk
Here we've listed some of our favourite places to visit in order of distance from La Porcherie.
Can you spot the piglet, Marcel in each location?
Places to Visit
Piegut
The Wednesday morning market in Piegut is famous for its size, atmosphere and variety.
If you're here on a Wednesday, it's well worth a visit!
Distance: 12km / 12 mins
Rochechouart
This lovely market town has great restaurants and a magnificent chateau that hosts contemporary art exhibitions.
Distance: 19km / 19 mins
Nontron
Nontron is famous for its knives, and there's the opportunity to visit the small knife factory where each piece is still made by hand by one person.
There's also a huge knife fair in August.
Distance: 23km / 24 mins
Nearby bars and eateries and some of our favourite restaurants.
Looks like Marcel got there first!
Restaurants
Chez Jerem's
Our local pizzeria provides a takeaway or eat in service. You’ll find a copy of the takeaway menu in La Porcherie.
Food: French
Location: Saint-Mathieu (2km/3 mins)
Price: €
Tel: 05 55 31 18 49
Art Cafe
A basic English-run cafe in Saint Mathieu.
Food: English
Location: Saint Mathieu (2km/3 mins)
Price: €
Tel: 05 87 41 55 73
Le Nichoir
Our local friendly French bar where you can get beer, wine and a planché (cheese and/or charcuterie board).
Food: French
Location: Saint Mathieu (2km/3 mins)
Price: €
Tel: 06 36 83 68 02
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Walks
Contact
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