Time to think about escaping the madness...book your holiday in France

Come and stay with us here in our beautiful corner of Centre-Val de Loire (the Loire Valley). You not only get our fully equipped self-contained cottage and courtyard but you also get the benefit of our 10 years of  experience living here to help you get the most out of your holiday.

A true taste of France

Come and stay at one of our village houses and let us help you make the most of your Loire Valley experience with the benefit of our local knowledge.

"Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions for things to see - we have had a wonderful time!"

Chateau du Rivau...another good visit in springtime.

  

More on Chateau du Rivau here

Images courtesy of our lovely 'sisters' who have chosen to spend their holidays again with us here in the Loire Valley this spring. Staying at 'Le Bourg'  one of our holiday homes here in Centre-Val de Loire.

Amboise in the Loire Valley

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Amboise one of the most popular towns with visitors to our Loire Valley houses

Loire Valley accommodation for September 2017

Are you looking for a holiday in France in September then we have the perfect Location for you...the the garden of France itself, the beautiful Centre-Val de Loire (Loire Valley). 

We have accommodation available for certain weeks in the month at our properties in Southern Touraine.

The properties:

Old Walnut Mill

The 'Old Walnut Mill' is a delightful 19th century 2 bedroom cottage in the village of Barrou in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire France. The village sits on the banks of the river Creuse surrounded by rolling countryside. It has welcomed guests from around the world who have enjoyed the ‘French village experience’. In 2016 we had the pleasure of receiving gifted painters who enjoyed the many opportunities to capture images of this very pretty part of France. The house is within walking distance of the village amenities, the restaurant, boulangerie, butcher and convenience store.

Cottage website

Les Balcons

Quality two storey 3 bedroom  Loire Valley house for rent in the popular village of Le Grand-Pressigny in the department of Indre et Loire, France. The village’s location makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley, its chateaux and other delights as well many of the attractions of the neighbouring department of Vienne such as Futuroscope. The village itself has a restaurant, two bars, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer) pharmacy and newsagent all within walking distance of the house.

House website

 Le Bourg

Lovely riverside barn conversion with separate 'petite maison'. The house is in the village of Barrou, in the department of Indre et Loire, France and as the name suggests 'Le Bourg' is located in the centre of the village. Its situation means you have the benefits of experiencing a small French village but you are also ideally placed to visit all the major attractions of the Loire valley plus some of the highlights of the neighbouring department of 'Vienne'

Riverside house website

La Belle-Vue

Another cosy riverside barn conversion in the village of Barrou. Ideal for a couple wishing to sample French village life for a short stay. Its location allows for relaxation but with the option of having excursions out to nearby attractions without having to spend too long in the car getting there.

Riverside cottage website

Let us look after you on your visit to the Loire Valley in France...

Since moving here in 2008 we have been offering holiday accommodation (vacation rentals/gites) to visitors to the beautiful Loire Valley here in France, we have grown to love our region, especially la Touraine with a passion. A passion which led to the formation of our website, which although not the most professional site out there (we continue to work on improving it ) hopefully conveys the delights this beautiful part of the country has to offer. When you rent a house or cottage from us you also benefit from our knowledge,which we are happy to share.

Where we adhere to the phrase 'self praise is no honour' we cannot help but be flattered when we receive comments in our guestbooks like the ones below.

"Jim and Pauline have been the best hosts - being here to welcome us and offering so many great suggestions about what to do and visit."

"Jim & Pauline, your house is so lovely and the people of the town we have met have been very welcoming. Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions for things to see - we have had a wonderful time!"

From 'Les Balcons' guestbook


 "Dear Pauline & Jim, Tom and I so enjoyed our stay. Your home is beautiful and so comfortable! By far the best bedroom I have had since I arrived (in France) and your suggestions for daily travel were spot on and very welcome."

From the 'Old Walnut Mill' guestbook


Jim and Pauline are great hosts, eager to make the holiday a success and on hand with local and regional information and help in booking restaurants etc. Le Promenade in Le Petit Pressigny was a special choice for dinner one evening without the kids! There is so much to see, enjoy and do in this very attractive area in the summer months and you won’t get it all done on the first visit.

From 'Le Bourg' guestbook

The houses:

'Old Walnut Mill'

The 'Old Walnut Mill' is a delightful 19th century 2 bedroom cottage in the village of Barrou in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire France. The village sits on the banks of the river Creuse surrounded by rolling countryside. It has welcomed guests from around the world who have enjoyed the ‘French village experience’. In 2016 we had the pleasure of receiving gifted painters who enjoyed the many opportunities to capture images of this very pretty part of France. The house is within walking distance of the village amenities, the restaurant, boulangerie, butcher and convenience store.

 Cottage website

'Les Balcons' 

Quality two storey 3 bedroom  Loire Valley house for rent in the popular village of Le Grand Pressigny in the department of Indre et Loire, France. The village’s location makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley, its chateaux and other delights as well many of the attractions of the neighbouring department of Vienne such as Futuroscope. The village itself has a restaurant, two bars, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer) pharmacy and newsagent all within walking distance of the house.

House website

'Le Bourg'

Lovely riverside barn conversion with separate 'petite maison'. The house is in the village of Barrou, in the department of Indre et Loire, France and as the name suggests 'Le Bourg' is located in the centre of the village. Its situation means you have the benefits of experiencing a small French village but you are also ideally placed to visit all the major attractions of the Loire valley plus some of the highlights of the neighbouring department of 'Vienne'

Riverside house website

Discovering the delights of Southern Touraine here in Centre-Val de Loire...

Old Walnut Mill Barrou

At time when many people may perhaps be dismissing France as a holiday destination it was good to hear some good news with visitors extending their stays at vacation homes in the village of Barrou in Southern Touraine. A couple from Sydney Australia had booked the 'Old walnut Mill' in the village for 5 days after a visit to Paris with the intention of travelling on to another destination before returning home. After settling in and doing a bit of local sightseeing, including a visit to the market at Loches, they decided to extend their stay at the house and use it as a base to explore further into the Loire Valley.

Another two couples from Liverpool who had booked 'Le Bourg' in the village decided they too liked the area so much that they extended their booking by adding another 5 days. They described the area as a 'little hidden gem'.

Experience the Loire Valley...

Check out these Loire Valley rentals for a great stay in the 'garden of France'

 http://www.loirevalleyexperiences.com/