{"id":16064,"date":"2024-12-20T12:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/december-feestmaand-tips-dordogne\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T09:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T08:08:54","slug":"december-party-month-tips-dordogne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/en\/december-party-month-tips-dordogne\/","title":{"rendered":"Busy, Busy, Busy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>December. The festive season?? Really?? It\u2019s more like the busiest month of the year. A month filled with things that must be done, should be done, or absolutely cannot be forgotten. So, you probably don\u2019t have time to read this newsletter from the Dordogne. We \u2013 Zsuzsi and Floris \u2013 completely understand. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve filled it with practical tips to help you survive this frantic month of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Booking Just Got Even Easier and More Fun!<\/strong><br>Good news: our website has been completely revamped! Think of it as a turbocharged tool, with a smart search engine and a sleek, modern design. Everything you need is now just a few clicks away. Whether it\u2019s availability, prices, or additional services \u2013 the answers are ready and waiting for you. Booking a holiday now feels like a celebration in itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even More Joy in Our &#8220;Pre-Holiday Map&#8221;<\/strong><br>Our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1OzFr5EYrCY2ycun5BVS4pnkK6Nc&amp;femb=1&amp;ll=44.90604123336971%2C1.1993966999999905&amp;z=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Holiday Map<\/a>&#8221; has already been a big hit, but we\u2019ve made it even better. Packed with new tips and ideas, it\u2019s the perfect way to brighten the dark December days while planning your dream holiday in the Dordogne. Holiday preparation has never been this fun or easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Year\u2019s Wishes from the Dordogne<\/strong><br>Looking to stand out this year with your New Year\u2019s greetings? Add a Dordogne twist! Here\u2019s some inspiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Bonne ann\u00e9e et bonne sant\u00e9, et surtout que les r\u00e9coltes soient abondantes!&#8221;<\/strong><br>(&#8220;Happy New Year, good health, and may your harvests be plentiful!&#8221;) Perfect for wine lovers or friends with a farm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Que cette ann\u00e9e soit aussi douce que le miel de nos abeilles p\u00e9rigourdines.&#8221;<\/strong><br>(&#8220;May this year be as sweet as the honey from our P\u00e9rigord bees.&#8221;) Bonus points for showing your love for nature!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Une ann\u00e9e prosp\u00e8re, riche en moments partag\u00e9s sous les beaux c\u00e8pes du P\u00e9rigord.<\/strong>&#8220;<br>(&#8220;A prosperous year, full of shared moments under the beautiful P\u00e9rigord c\u00e8pes.&#8221;) C\u00e8pes, or porcini mushrooms, are as famous here as wine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Wish for You<\/strong><br>We wish you a healthy and happy 2025. And of course, we hope you\u2019ll spend a few weeks enjoying all the beauty the Dordogne has to offer.<br><br><strong>Cheers, Sant\u00e9, and \u00e0 bient\u00f4t.<\/strong><br>Zsuzsi and Floris<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-05b53103 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kerst3-luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne-e1734706741920.jpg ,https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kerst3-luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne-e1734706741920.jpg 780w, https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kerst3-luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne-e1734706741920.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/kerst3-luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne-e1734706741920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-16093\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" title=\"kerst3-luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>P.S. Have you ever wondered which Bordeaux pairs perfectly with your Christmas dinner or how to create the ultimate cheese platter?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floris\u2019s Tip for the Christmas Dinner: Which Bordeaux to Serve?<\/strong><br>One of the most common questions Floris gets is: which Bordeaux pairs best with a festive Christmas dinner? Here\u2019s his advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Great Years to Pick<\/strong>: 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 are all excellent vintages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favourite Regions<\/strong>: Haut M\u00e9doc and Saint-Emilion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to Expect<\/strong>: A well-aged Bordeaux is soft, harmonious, and offers fragrant tertiary aromas like truffle, earth, and cedar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serving Temperature<\/strong>: 16\u201318\u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Decant or Not to Decant<\/strong>: Decanting can help remove sediment, but be careful to preserve the wine\u2019s delicate structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zsuzsi\u2019s Tips for the Perfect Dordogne Cheese Platter<\/strong><br>Another frequently asked question for Zsuzsi: what makes a great Dordogne cheese platter? Her advice: create a variety with at least five different flavours to impress your guests. Here are her top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh<\/strong>: Cab\u00e9cou de Rocamadour (goat cheese), with a drop of honey or fig jam. No Cab\u00e9cou? Try Ch\u00e8vre du P\u00e9rigord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spicy<\/strong>: Bleu des Causses (blue cheese), divine with Monbazillac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rich<\/strong>: Trappe d\u2019\u00c9chourgnac (a unique abbey cheese), especially the walnut variant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semi-Hard<\/strong>: Tomme du P\u00e9rigord, perfect with a bold red wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique<\/strong>: Fromage de Brebis du P\u00e9rigord (sheep\u2019s cheese), with its subtly sweet flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. Not planning a Christmas dinner? Save this list for later and come visit us to try these delights yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December. The festive season?? Really?? It\u2019s more like the busiest month of the year. 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