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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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