Curated Local Experiences & Services

Around Villeneuve-de-Duras (47120)

A stay at Bonté Maison can be as simple or as curated as you choose.

Some guests arrive planning very little — and spend their days between the pool, long lunches and evenings outside. Others like to build in a few key moments: a private chef, a vineyard lunch, a relaxed arrival meal, or something memorable for a special occasion.

Below is a carefully selected group of trusted local providers — all within easy reach of the house.

Food & Wine Experiences 

Private Chef Feature

Lucy Simper — Simper’s Kitchen

A private chef experience is one of the easiest ways to elevate a stay at Bonté.

Lucy Simper of Simper’s Kitchen creates relaxed, beautifully prepared meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Her style suits the house perfectly — long-table dining, simple but high-quality food, and an evening that feels effortless from start to finish.

This works particularly well:

• mid-week when you don’t feel like heading out
• for family gatherings or celebrations
• or simply as a memorable evening at the house

Lucy can tailor menus around your group and preferences, allowing you to enjoy the setting without needing to plan or cook.

📩 Contact: https://www.simperskitchen.co.uk/home
🌐 Facebook / Instagram: Simper’s Kitchen

Private chef evenings can be arranged before or during your stay — I’m very happy to organise this for you.

Private Chef Feature

Helen Anderson — Private Chef

For guests looking for something a little more curated, Helen Anderson comes highly recommended locally for private dining experiences.

Her approach is very much about creating a relaxed but considered evening — thoughtful menus, well-paced service, and a focus on enjoying the time together rather than anything overly formal.

It’s ideal for:

• marking a special occasion
• a first or final night at the house
• or simply an evening where everything is taken care of

📩 Contact: Helen Anderson (Private Chef)
📞 Details available on request

As with all private chef experiences at Bonté, this can be arranged to suit your stay — whether that’s something simple and informal or a more structured dining experience.

Chateaux Cuisine

📍 ~20 minutes from Bonté
Refined, seasonal menus using high-quality local produce. Ideal for a relaxed evening at the house — long-table dining, no travel required.
📩 chateauxcuisine@gmail.com
🌐 www.chateauxcuisine.com

Loving Aquitaine

📍 ~30–40 minutes (travels to you)
Private chef and catering experiences suited to larger groups and informal celebrations.
🌐 https://www.lovingaquitaine.com

Wine Tours & Tastings

Bergerac Wine Tours
📍 ~45 minutes to Bergerac vineyards
Private guided wine tours across Bergerac and surrounding areas. A very easy and enjoyable day out.
🌐 https://www.bergeracwinetours.com

Liquid Travels
📍 Flexible — tours arranged from your location
Tailored wine experiences for both relaxed and more in-depth vineyard days.
🌐 http://liquid-travels.com

Vineyard Evenings & Local Wine

Lulu's Wine Barn
📍 ~5 minutes / walking distance
Friday evenings, tastings and occasional live music in a working vineyard setting — a real local highlight.
📞 Julien — 06 87 11 50 20

Château Feely
📍 ~35 minutes
Organic vineyard offering tastings, tours and relaxed lunches among the vines.

Food Delivery & Easy Evenings

Arrival & End-of-Stay Dining

Friday Night Takeaway
📍 ~15 minutes (collection in Eymet or Duras)
Prepared meals ready for your arrival or final evening. Ideal after a long journey.
📅 Order by Tuesday for Friday
🌐 http://fridaynighttakeaway.com

Wholesome Kitchen
📍 ~15 minutes / delivery route
Freezer-stocking service and prepared meals delivered locally — perfect for relaxed evenings in.
🌐 https://wholesomekitchen.fr

Family & Group Activities

Indoor & All-Weather Options

Le Petit Imaginarium
📍 ~15 minutes
Creative indoor play space for children (0–10). Useful for hotter days or a change of pace.
🌐 https://www.lepetitimaginarium.com

Something Fun and very local

The Bunker Bar
📍 less than 10 minutes
Golf simulator, games and summer events. Relaxed, social and great for mixed groups.
🌐 www.thebunkerbar.fr

Wellbeing & Slower Experiences

Nature & Local Life

Guided herbal walks and workshops near Eymet
📍 ~15–20 minutes
Guided herb walks and wild edible workshops near Eymet
Run by a local herbalist focusing on traditional remedies and seasonal plants
Instagram: of_the_earth_tisanes
📸 https://www.instagram.com/of_the_earth_tisanes

Beauty & Relaxation

Vida’s Beauty
📍 ~20 minutes
Beauty treatments and salon services in a nearby bastide town.
🌐 www.vidasbeauty.com

At the House

Photography

Reg Moore Photography
📍 Travels to Bonté
Private family or group photography sessions at the house or locally.
🌐 www.regmoore.com

Childcare

Local babysitting and nannying services available
📍 Typically within 15–25 minutes
Includes SillyBillyS! France and independent bilingual sitters.
(Details shared on request to match your dates)

Local Produce & Artisan Goods

105 Degrés Ouest
📍 ~30–40 minutes / stocked locally
Handmade jams and chutneys using fresh seasonal fruit — ideal for breakfasts or small gifts.
🌐 www.105degresouest.com

Let us help you shape your stay

If you’d like help arranging any of these before you arrive, just let me know.

Some guests prefer to keep everything flexible. Others like to have a few key moments planned — a chef for the first night, a vineyard lunch midweek, or something special to mark an occasion.

Everything here is optional — simply there to make your stay at Bonté Maison as relaxed or as memorable as you’d like it to be.

Enquire about your stay
www.bontemaison.com