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Two gites for holiday rental, each with private patio and garden, and shared swimming pool. Historic chateau-village setting near Condom, in the Gascony region of south-west France.

Traditional stone farmhouse and converted stone barn, just outside the walls of the perfectly preserved medieval castle of Larressingle, in the old province of Gascony in south-west France. Take a step back in time, and soak up the atmosphere of medieval France.

The self-catering gites (cottages) are located side by side in one of the "most beautiful villages in France". Each gite has a large private garden and dining patio, and shared use of a centrally located courtyard pool.

The farmhouse "Le Tilleul" sleeps 6-8 people, the barn "Le Figuier" sleeps up to 5, both with baby cot available on request. For large groups, or families travelling together, both gites can be booked and have exclusive use of the swimming pool. Pets are welcome by arrangement. Airports at Bordeaux and Toulouse (Air France, EasyJet), or Pau and Bergerac (Ryanair) offer a choice of direct flights daily, and are all at approximately 90 minutes drive by car.

The Gascony region in the south-west is still relatively undiscovered by tourists, and so provides the chance to relax and enjoy something of the real France. The bustling market town of Condom is only 5km away and offers all amenities and a range of restaurants. The area abounds with history with its medieval fortified villages at Fourcès, Montréal du Gers, La Romieu, l'Abbaye de Flaran, to name but a few. Colourful weekly market in Condom, as well as at nearby towns of Nérac, Eauze and Lectoure.

Guests comments

"... thank you for a lovely holiday ... the pool was lovely ... the house was very well equipped, everything we could have asked for." Paula, Warwickshire

"... thank you for an absolutely wonderful, memorable holiday in France... we hope to take you up again next year." Natasha, New York, USA

"The village is a delight and the location within it perfect." Julian, Kent

"....we had a fantastic holiday in your Gites, everything was excellent." Emma, Warwickshire

"The accommodation was excellent and the setting stunning." Danielle, Kingston upon Thames

"Having now just returned from two glorious weeks at Larressingle we would
like to thank you for the use of your wonderful property. You will certainly be hearing from us again."
Roger, Kent

 

Bikes are available at the gites, and offer a great way to explore the gently rolling countryside of the Gers with its patchwork of Armagnac vines and sunflower fields. Horse-riding, tennis and leisure lakes are all nearby. Superb 18-hole golf course just 20km distant. The Landes forest offers excellent walking and cycling possibilities. Beaches (at Biarritz and Mimizan-plage) or the mountains (and ski-slopes) are both about 90 minutes drive, making an easy day-trip.

A great place to unwind and enjoy the slower pace of life, and savour the local cuisine, at any time of year. The summer's are warm, the winters mild and short, and spring and autumn offer perfect weather for walking, cycling and just enjoying the great outdoors. Available year-round for holiday / vacation rental, weekend breaks, Christmas and Easter breaks, house-hunting trips, and long-term off-season lets.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly rental charges 2006 (check availability)

Low and mid season rates reduced for 2006.
20% discount on second and subsequent weeks of May/June and September/October breaks -
FREE POOL HEATING included if you book
before 15th May.

low season mid-season high season peak season
Le Tilleul £295 / 450 £395 / €600 £550/ €825 £695 / €995
Le Figuier
* add £50/75 pw for 5th person
£195*/ €295* £275*/ €400* £350*/ 520* £475*/ €695*
  • Changeover on Fridays.

  • Linen / towels provided.

  • Pets welcome.

  • Cot available on request.

The English owners can be contacted at Ya Yuan #1, Xiang Jiang Bei Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100103, P.R. China.
Properties managed locally by English caretaker.
email: gasconygites@yahoo.co.uk, fax: 0086 10 6432 6027