The history of the house..

Nestled in the heart of the French countryside, this historic stone venue captures the soul of cultural France with its honey-coloured walls, timbered outbuildings, terracotta roofs and tranquil courtyard centred around a timeless fountain. Every corner tells a story of many centuries of tradition while offering the diversity and flexibility to transform effortlessly for intimate holidays, elegant celebrations, creative retreats, or unforgettable private events.

The house was originally the priests’ residence, its sturdy stone walls and modest chapel reflecting a life of devotion and quiet service. Records indicate that from the late medieval period until the Reformation the property belonged to the local monastic community. The monks operated a flour mill on the site, harnessing the nearby watercourse to grind grain for both the monastery and the surrounding village.

Architectural features still visible today—thick buttressed walls, narrow slit windows, and remnants of a small sacristy—testify to the building’s ecclesiastical origins. Together, they present a continuous narrative: a site that served spiritual and practical needs, evolving from monastic production into a parish priest’s residence and finally into the private house that stands today, its fabric bearing witness to centuries of religious, agricultural and domestic life.

The village is reputed to be the birthplace of Sulpicius Severus (c. 360), the ecclesiastical historian and author of a "sacred history." After becoming the biographer of Saint Martin of Tours, Sulpicius Severus founded a monastery at Saint-Sulpice-d'Excideuil. The church is approached through a bell-towered porch; a single nave leads directly to a flat apse. Two side chapels were added in the 17th century, and an additional chapel was carved into the south wall. The painted decoration on the intrados of the funerary frieze, consisting of scrolls and foliage, is thought to be most likely dated from the 17th century.

Our surroundings

Local shop and post office just 100 m away. The nearby town is about 15 minutes by car and offers all essential amenities, a wide selection of restaurants, lively bars and varied shops, plus a train line providing services to Limoges (around 45 minutes) and Périgueux (around 45 minutes). Bordeaux is approximately 2 hours. Fleurdelis House sits 30 minutes from an adventure water park and a man‑made sandy beach, and about 1 hour from the historic town of Sarlat, famous for its bustling Saturday market. Brantôme, often called “Little Venice,” is roughly 30 minutes away and provides a pleasant choice of restaurants, bars and independent shops. There are plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining and relaxing, with beautiful countryside all around. Extensive walking and hiking trails make the area ideal for cyclists, while many locations nearby cater for canoeing, sightseeing and enjoyable local fishing.