Delightful 19th Century Loire Valley house for rent in the peaceful village of Barrou in the department of Indre et Loire,France. The village’s location halfway between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley chateaux and the department of Vienne. Plus you can visit the theme parks of Futuroscope and Grande Parc du Fou which are great for kids young and old! Barrou itself has a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer) all within walking distance of the house. There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque (boules). The house, with its history, (originally it was a mill for producing walnut oil) beamed ceilings and tiled floors retains its charm. Accommodation consists of a large lounge, kitchen/diner two double bedrooms, the master with en-suite. There is a second toilet and shower room off the lounge. There is a large enclosed sunny courtyard for alfresco dining and sun bathing.Visit our site on www.loirevalleyexperience.com For more general information on the Loire Valley and its chateaux visit www.experienceloire.com