If you are looking for something different when
visiting France, or perhaps you already live here and decide to take a break
then there may be something on this page for you.
Click on reference numbers for more information
or the full adverts and click on a link
below to go straight to your choice of holiday!
We live and
work in the Dordogne, South West France. Set midway between
Angoulême, capital of the Charente and Périgueux the capital
of the Dordogne, and, in our humble opinion, one of the most beautiful
parts of France.
The setting of my atelier “l’ame du bois” is spectacular with uninterrupted
panoramic views and an abundance of wild life. We are in the flight path of the
Grue(cranes) and, you can see these massive flocks of migrating birds in early
Spring going North to the Baltic and late autumn going South to Spain
for the Winter. We are also with buzzards, kites and other birds of prey. Red
squirrels, deer and sanglier (wild boar) occasionally make their presence known.
All courses are
informal, hands on, one-to-one and aimed at your particular interests for you,
the student. The pace of the course is to suit you, nobody else.
Testing
the water- Come and make a bowl
“Testing the water” is designed for those who want to satisfy their curiosity
and take their first step into wood turning with creating a bowl on the lathe to
take away at the end of the session. Just fun !
Beginners Course for face plate turning - at a pace to suit you
On this course
attention will be paid to correct tool for the job, tool sharpening, different
turning techniques , choosing woods, finishes etc after which you will go away
with a sound understanding of wood turning and you can expect to make items such as a bowl, platter or a hollow form or all if
time permits.
Intermediate
and Beyond
As with all other courses, this course is structured to individual needs and
aimed at those that have a sound understanding of basic practices and principles
but wish to aspire to projects that require a greater level of skill. Natural
edge bowls, green/wet turning, hollow forms, bowls, platters, naturaledge vases are some of the things that can be built into the course.
Specialist
- Large Diameter and wall sculptures
This course is for the experienced turner wanting to make a large turning and
most probably has not got the facilities in their own atelier.
All courses are
non-residential, but accommodation can be found near by, B&B, Chamber d’hote,
hotel or campsite. A detailed list can of accommodation can be emailed to you or
why not look at the
Holiday Section on this web site.
If you are interested in more information on
our courses or if you would like to discuss your requirements or a particular
turning interest we will see if we can customise a course to suit you please use
the email box on our web site (link here
http://www.le-artisan.com/Tuition%20Courses%20Location.html)
L'Atelier
du Soulondre is
situated in Lodeve town, but in a very quiet little street with no
noise. Five minutes walk takes you to the town centre one way, five minutes
walk takes you into the woods the other way.
The South of France has the ideal climate and
environment (spiritually and physically) to study painting or drawing. France
continues to inspire people to paint and a vacation, coupled with a course,
can bring out the best in you and your art.
David and Sally McEwen invite you
to stay in their home in this, as yet, relatively undiscovered part of France
…
The house is on two floors, with
most of the bedrooms on garden level. The little river Soulondre flows by
the garden wall and the 12th century cathedral can be seen from the garden.
Double ensuite rooms are
available, as are twin and single rooms. Meals are taken "en famille"
(bookings for dinner please the day before) with prices from 32€/£22 for a
single room (inc breakfast).
If the fancy takes you, you can also
take art lessons with David, a professional artist.
www.paintfrance.com is the website to
visit.
For
further information and reservations please e mail
sally.mcewen@wanadoo.fr or
telephone (from UK) 00 33 4 67 44 41 70 (in France) 04 67 44 41 70
Le Hibou Chambres
d'Hotes
- Set in a tiny French hamlet, yet within 10 minutes of the
A.20 motorway, it is an ideal place to find
peace
and tranquillity from the rush and pressure of today's modern living. "Le
Hibou" is situated in the Correze region of France, and is 6 km from
the village of Perpezac-le-Noir.
We have teamed up with successful artist
Julian Wheat to offer a 6
days (5 nights) package where you can get anything from basic tuition to ongoing
appraisal of your work, depending on your level of expertise, or how much help
you feel you want. Each day you will be escorted by Julian to a suitable venue
where you can compose your picture at your own pace.
For more information 'Le
Hibou' Bouillaguet 19410 Perpezac-le-Noir Correze France (from UK) 00 33 5 55 98
93 25 email:
info@lehibou.eu.com or see web site
www.lehibou.eu.com
Find
a campsite/caravan site or rent a mobile home via this new holiday accommodation
site.
Perhaps you fancy a small family run camp site on the edge of a village with
accommodation in your own mobile home?
Or
why not rent a motor home and tour France?
Whatever you choose you will benefit from the best prices, often with discounts
available, booked direct with owners and benefit from an English speaking
helpline.
Le Moulin
du Chatain (The Chestnut Mill) Campsite and Leisure Park,
Payzac, Dordogne -
offers self-catering holidays for all the family to enjoy.
There are three lakes if you
enjoy trout or carp fishing.
A bar and restaurant is
situated in the old mill for all your entertainment needs.
MOBILE HOMES
AND CHALETS FOR RENT
Spacious,
modern chalets and mobile homes to rent plus pitches for touring caravans and
tents - all set in a valley, surrounded by trees with a waterfall and river
running through.
The mobile homes and chalets
are fully equipped amd can be rented weekly or daily (off season only).
THE CAMPSITE
There
are 23 pitches on site and each shady pitch is 8 x 5 metres. The pitches are
surrounded by hedges for your privacy and each pitch has electric hook-up. The
sanitary block is modern and has handicap, washing up and laundry facilities.
Join us and learn about sausage making, bacon
curing, pork pie making or enjoy one of our French cooking events,
including our very popular "Cuisine
Weekend" which is carried out by our
superb chef "Didier" with you as his assistants.
Both small groups and individuals are welcome and we
can also conduct course's in your area.
Enjoy
a leisure cycling holiday in the beautiful and unspoilt Lot region of
sunny southwest France.
Lot Cycling Holidays
is a small, friendly holiday company based in the lovely area of Quercy
in southwest France.
We offer active holidays for people wishing to explore this delightful part of
the country - with the emphasis very much on relaxation.
There
is easy-paced cycling along quiet country lanes, exploring the pretty villages,
mediaeval bastide towns and dramatic vistas of this delightful and varied
region.
We believe a cycling holiday in France should fully embrace the French
way of life and so our holidays feature excellent food, plentiful wine and
convivial company, all to be enjoyed in the extremely comfortable and relaxing
surroundings of our lovely house in the country.
Stay
at our lovely old, stone Mas (farmhouse) nestled in the tranquil,
wooded countryside of the Bouriane, between the Lot and
Dordogne rivers.
We
supply you with a high quality touring bike with suspension seat post - for an
extra comfortable ride - and 27 gears to make things as easy as possible.
It’s fitted with a clip-on front handlebar bag for you to store what you want to
take with you for the day – sun cream, camera, drink - and has a map pocket on
top.
We’ll also give you a water bottle, pump and lock. A spare inner tube and basic
tools are also provided – although we will always be nearby in the backup bus to
do repairs if required.
We
have mapped a series of tours designed to let you get close to the real
France by exploring lovely local countryside, pretty, sleepy villages and
the breathtaking, winding Lot river valley.
- Set in a tiny French hamlet, yet within 10 minutes of the
A.20 motorway, it is an ideal place to find
peace
and tranquillity from the rush and pressure of today's modern living. "Le
Hibou" is situated in the Correze region of France, and is 6 km from
the village of Perpezac-le-Noir.
We can offer you the experience of enjoying daily
tours escorted by an ex-professional cyclist now resident in France and familiar
with the department. Each evening you will be free to enjoy the area, and sample
the local cuisine - we can recommend several good local restaurants.
For more information 'Le
Hibou' Bouillaguet 19410 Perpezac-le-Noir Correze France (from UK) 00 33 5 55 98
93 25 email:
info@lehibou.eu.com or see web site
www.lehibou.eu.com
Mobile Home for rental in Ladignac le
Long, Haute Vienne.
Holiday rental available in
this spacious home in its own private grounds.
Panoramic views and 1.5 k from the village of
Ladignac with all necessary shops, doctors, dentist, school and bar.
There is also a swimming lake just outside the village.
St Yrieix La Perche, a lively market
town, is just 10 minutes with many shops, bars and restaurants. Limoges
is approximately 40 minutes drive and Perigueux about an hour.
Ideally situated for touring the Dordogne
or Limousin.
Fishing is available in the owners lake below
the mobile home.
The mobile home has two bedrooms, shower room
and separate toilet.
Fitted kitchen including fridge, hob and
microwave.
Large living area with TV (satellite), video and
gas fire.
Patio with garden furniture and BBQ.
Sorry no pets.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Alan and Elaine Field on (from UK) 00 33 5 55 09
92 12 (in France) 05 55 09 92 12 or email
aefield@wanadoo.fr
Marmeix is a gite complex set in the
beautiful Perigord Vert region of the Dordogne, South West France.
It is set in 15 acres of our own parkland and
surrounded by National Park woodland walks in a very peaceful setting. It
is the perfect place for a most relaxing holiday.
Within the grounds we have a 2 acre lake
stocked with carp weighing over 20lbs. All fishing tackle is available
for hire and bait can be provided. It is an ideal location for the angler
wishing to bring his family. For the more dedicated angler who enjoys
different fishing venues please go onto
www.carpfishingsafarifrance.co.uk
THE
FARMHOUSE: this stone built property is fully renovated
to a very high standard and offers every comfort.
It is centrally heated and sleeps up
to 10 people, has five bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, well equipped kitchen
with double cooker, large fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine
and dishwasher.
There is a spacious comfortable
lounge with satellite TV, dvd player and wood burning stove.
Outside there is a large private
swimming pool and beautiful landscaped gardens with bar-b-q area.
The covered terrace offers an ideal outdoor eating area and
overlooks the pool.
There is parking for at least five
cars. All linen is provided.
THE
COTTAGE: this lovely gite is in a courtyard setting and
offers comfortable accommodation for 4/5 people.
It has two double bedrooms, shower room,
large lounger/diner with ingle nook fireplace and woodburning stove.
Kitchen has a gas cooker, large
fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. Satellite TV is
installed.
Outside there is a bar-b-q area with
table and chairs, drying area and beautiful views.
This is an ideal location for a relaxing
holiday or house hunting. All linen is provided.
For more information on either of these
properties please contact Sue Carr telephone (from UK) 00 33 5 53 56
72 94 (in France) 05 53 56 72 94 or e-mail
alancarr@wanadoo.fr
Golden Oak is a
beautiful 5 acre lake set in the middle of tranquil farmland. It has everything
you need for that total carp fishing experience.
This newly opened lake has never previously been available to the public, but
with carp in the region of 35lbs in abundance is sure to make for very rewarding
fishing.
Located in the North Dordogne, between
Limoges and Perigueux. The nearest town is Thiviers.
Accommodation...
The gites are a traditional stone barn conversion, retaining many of the
original features, but including the comfort you would expect from a high
class conversion. Exposed stonework, oak beams, and a wood burning stove rub
shoulders with soft, colourful rugs and tasteful funishings.
The gites are
wheelchair friendly, all access is ramped, and have a
double en-suite on the ground floor. There are two large bedrooms on the 1st
floor, 1 double and one twin, both of which have en-suite facilities.
Please discuss your requirements with us, we will be
happy to give you a quote, depending on your needs.
Le Moulin
du Chatain (The Chestnut Mill) Campsite and Leisure Park,
Payzac, Dordogne -
offers self-catering holidays for all the family to enjoy.
FAMILY
FISHING HOLIDAYS
At Le
Moulin du Chatain we can offer all year round trout and carp fishing.
No need for the family to feel left out. Whilst Dad's enjoying a days fishing -
Mum can sunbathe and relax round the swimming pool whilst the kids can enjoy
themselves in the play park and children's’ pool. There are often entertainment
evenings on site in the old mill which have proven to be very popular amongst
the campers as well as the local residents. The site is English owned and our
aim is to help you to enjoy your holiday to the maximum.
The
carp lake is 7,000 m2 and is stocked with mirror carp, common carp and blond
carp. Here – carp in excess of 20 kilos have been caught.
The trout lake stocks rainbow
trout and salmon trout. Enjoy a days fishing and profit from having fresh trout
for supper.
The Dordogne is a popular
region for fishing and has many lakes and rivers. Tourist permits can be
obtained locally for a small cost.
MOBILE HOMES
AND CHALETS FOR RENT
Spacious,
modern chalets and mobile homes to rent plus pitches for touring caravans and
tents - all set in a valley, surrounded by trees with a waterfall and river
running through.
The mobile homes and chalets
are fully equipped amd can be rented weekly or daily (off season only).
THE CAMPSITE
There
are 23 pitches on site and each shady pitch is 8 x 5 metres. The pitches are
surrounded by hedges for your privacy and each pitch has electric hook-up. The
sanitary block is modern and has handicap, washing up and laundry facilities.
"Special Offer with every booking -
20kg Pellets and Particles free''
Owned and managed by Val and Colin Meneaud,
who live on site,
Sweet ChestnutLake is located in the beautiful
Northern Dordogne countryside, just 3 km's from Saint Saud
Lacoussiere.
In carp angling terms we are a 'Fly and
Survive' or 'Drive and Survive', a new venue for 2007 with excellent
facilities.
Our 4 acre lake is situated in an attractive
setting. Surrounded on all sides by trees and with a well maintained
grass bank on one side, level with the water's edge, ideal for fishing
from.
The
lake was stocked 3 times during the winter of 2006/2007. In total 50
Carp over 20lb were introduced, including several 30'sand
one fish over 40lb. The new carp have gained weight rapidly and we now
have several 40's and numerous 30's. We also have some catfish in the
lake, the biggest is now well over 50lb and we have others not far
behind in weight. The lake is also home to about 150 Original Carp,
these are mainly double-figure fish with some 20's, but there could be
some surprises.
The facilities at
Sweet Chestnut Lake are excellent and are of course exclusive
to parties that book with us.
We
offer a recently refurbished apartment contained in the main house and
above our own accommodation, right on the edge of the lake. Total
privacy is maintained as access is by way of an external stairway with
small viewing balcony. Decorated to a high standard the self contained
apartment boasts brand new kitchen and bathroom.
The toilet, walk in shower and large wash
basin have just been installed complete with fresh white wall tiles.
There is also a large living/dining area with 3 seater sofa and dining
table with chairs.
Outside the apartment, we provide table,
chairs and parasol, ideal for sitting out and relaxing, and also a new
stone barbeque. Below this accessed by natural steps, on the lakes edge,
is a hard standing which can also be used, you can even fish from
here if you like.
We
can provide all the large items of carp fishing equipment, which were
new in 2007, and this is included in our prices.
This makes us very attractive to
customers, who wish to take advantage of the amazing low cost flights by
Ryanair to Limoges.
Our venue is just a leisurely 40 minute
drive away in the beautiful Parc Naturel Regional Perigord-Limousin.
Delicious freshly cooked meals are available
and anglers may decide to book the food package for the week. Meals can
be delivered to your swim or served in the apartment.
We are happy to cater for any angler's needs
and provide as much or as little attention as you require.
Rochechouart -
2
bed roomed house available for holidays all year round, sleeping 5 people, with
plunge pool and private fishing lake.
This recently renovated spacious cottage, which
is annexed to the rear of the owners original Limousin farmhouse and barn, has
been tastefully and sympathetically modernised whilst retaining many authentic
features, which add to the charm of this rural property.
The
owners private lake, which is about a 10 minute drive from the cottage, has easy
access from a quiet country lane and ‘on site’ parking’ and offers an additional
option when planning your holiday.
For further information please contact Jane
Nicholson (from UK) 00 33 555 78 19 24 (in France) 05 55 78 19 24 or email
owners@lesbregeres.com see web site
www.lesbregeres.com
"Beausoleil"
in the
hamlet of Le Bost, 1½ km from Jumilhac Le Grand, set in its own grounds in the
Perigord/Limousin Regional National Park or self catering accommodatiion in a
restored Perigordian farmhouse sleeping 2-6 in three bedrooms.
Why not come to "Beausoleil" to enjoy the
experience of the French countryside with the added attraction of learning
French in friendly, relaxed, comfortable surroundings? Steve can help you,
he obtained his French degree in 1976 and has used it during all of his business
life. He is now officially registered with the French authorities. Steve also
offers translation services, very useful for property buyers!
See web site for more info www.beausoleilgite.com
If you're fed up with the congestion on
Britain's roads, fed up with the weather and fed up with the sheer impossibility
of having any FUN anymore, then visit the medieval town of Melle in Les Deux
Sèvres.
Three full days of
riding to cover a total
of 1,000 kms of some of the best roads you will ever ride down. In the
evenings you'll be treated to a gastronomic feast. For more information e mail
info@flashtours.co.uk or
see web site www.flashtours.co.uk
Classic car hire on the Limousin / Dordogne border
- a family business, run by classic car enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Explore
the heart of France from our base near Chalus.
We have a growing fleet of
classic cars to hire, from MGB Roadsters
to modern classics like the BMW Z3
(see www.JoffrenyTours.com for latest
details).
Each car is supplied with
maps, suggested itineraries and details of local places to visit. We can also
supply picnic hampers containing local produce, and gift vouchers.
Cars can be collected from our
base near Chalus or delivered to your chosen place.
We can also provide wedding
cars (Rolls Royce, Daimler 250) with
or without chauffeur.
We are also the local
distributor for Millers Oil in France
– supplying specialist oils for classic cars.
We offer the ideal place to write, record and compose in
a peaceful location.
Services
All
multi-track audio facilities are offered. This includes music,
music-to-picture and voice-over services. We can supply mixes and
remixes in stereo and 5.1 surround. Surround files are supplied as
DTS files.
Studio
-Live
Room: 4m x 8m
-Vocal Booth: 1m x 2m
-Drum Room: 3m x 4m can be screened from live room
-Control Room: 4m x 4m
-WC
Equipment
-Pro Tools HD3 system with 5.1 Surround Monitoring by BlueSky
-Large selection of plugins include Sony Oxford Eq, Eventide,
Universal Audio. Please contact us for full list
-Audient 008 Preamps
-Glensound
Preamps
-Selection of fine mics from Blue, Naint, Rode, SE Electronics
(Gemini) and the usual sm57 etc.
Instruments
-Sonor
Drum Kit
-Taylor 312CE acoustic.
-Metzler upright piano
-Custom Electric guitar.
-Camps handmade Spanish guitar
-Customised Laney stereo guitar amp with Electravoice speakers. Very
clean and very heavy.
-Roland Jazz Chorus (mini 45w version)
-Studio Logic 88 key hammer action controller keyboard.
traditional Chinese medicine,
among other things
acupuncture, acupressure massage,
and workshops and courses in
Tai Chi Chuan,
Shiatsu
are some of the options possible and can be booked in advance or during your stay. Or perhaps you only want a neck-shoulder massage on a portable
massage chair?
Stay in our
gite or Chambre d'Hote and enjoy a really relaxing holiday.
Upon arrival
you will be received by Caroline and Charles Aronson and daughter Miya on their
'Domaine à Marmande' in a pleasant,
relaxed environment.
Our house is
facing south, has been decorated in Mediterranean colours and recently has been
renovated in the typical 'Gascogne' style.
The main
building has 2 guestrooms (chambres d'hôtes). Both rooms have comfortable 2 x
single beds with a private bathroom and toilet.
The rooms are
next to the Salon Rouge, which is a communal lounge for our guests. In the
morning, on the adjacent terrace, you can enjoy a lovely breakfast (included in
the price).
To begin your
day bright and fresh, you can take a dive in our swimming pool bordered by a
terrace, trees and small meadow.
In the wing
next to the main building, we rent a complete self-catering apartment (gîte) for
2 to a maximum of 6 people. The 'gîte' consists of 1 bedroom - or can be
expanded to the adjacent room which gives a total of 2 bedrooms, with bath,
shower, toilet and a salon/kitchen with a comfortable sofa bed (double), ideal
for children. They sleep separately but are still in touch with their parents
through a 'connecting' door. The apartment is rented as an independent entity
and has a veranda.
For more
information please contact Caroline van Berkel on (from UK) 00 33 5 62 65 74 88
(in France) 05 62 65 74 88 or email
carolinevan.berkel@gmail.com
offers a cottage, La Maison Jaune,
or Bed and Breakfast in their home La Boucherie.
Situated on a small country road in the village of
St Priest Les Fougères we have a lovely old
Périgourdin farmhouse where we offer bed and breakfast and the option of an
eveningmeal in 3 tastefully furnished and decorated double bedrooms (two
with double beds and one with two single beds).
Each room has its own private
bath-room.
An ideal base for
sight-seeing, house hunting and
wine tasting.
We are happy to accommodate and cater for
small group gatherings;
friends getting together, special occasions (birthdays and anniversaries),
business meetings (think and plan), activity courses (painting and creative
writing), walking, riding, cycling and fishing groups.
We live and
work in the Dordogne, South West France. Set midway between
Angoulême, capital of the Charente and Périgueux the capital
of the Dordogne, and, in our humble opinion, one of the most beautiful
parts of France.
The setting of my atelier “l’ame du bois” is spectacular with uninterrupted
panoramic views and an abundance of wild life. We are in the flight path of the
Grue(cranes) and, you can see these massive flocks of migrating birds in early
Spring going North to the Baltic and late autumn going South to Spain
for the Winter. We are also with buzzards, kites and other birds of prey. Red
squirrels, deer and sanglier (wild boar) occasionally make their presence known.
All courses are
informal, hands on, one-to-one and aimed at your particular interests for you,
the student. The pace of the course is to suit you, nobody else.
Testing
the water- Come and make a bowl
“Testing the water” is designed for those who want to satisfy their curiosity
and take their first step into wood turning with creating a bowl on the lathe to
take away at the end of the session. Just fun !
Beginners Course for face plate turning - at a pace to suit you
On this course
attention will be paid to correct tool for the job, tool sharpening, different
turning techniques , choosing woods, finishes etc after which you will go away
with a sound understanding of wood turning and you can expect to make items such as a bowl, platter or a hollow form or all if
time permits.
Intermediate
and Beyond
As with all other courses, this course is structured to individual needs and
aimed at those that have a sound understanding of basic practices and principles
but wish to aspire to projects that require a greater level of skill. Natural
edge bowls, green/wet turning, hollow forms, bowls, platters, naturaledge vases are some of the things that can be built into the course.
Specialist
- Large Diameter and wall sculptures
This course is for the experienced turner wanting to make a large turning and
most probably has not got the facilities in their own atelier.
All courses are
non-residential, but accommodation can be found near by, B&B, Chamber d’hote,
hotel or campsite. A detailed list can of accommodation can be emailed to you or
why not look at the
Holiday Section on this web site.
If you are interested in more information on
our courses or if you would like to discuss your requirements or a particular
turning interest we will see if we can customise a course to suit you please use
the email box on our web site (link here
http://www.le-artisan.com/Tuition%20Courses%20Location.html)