Property Details of Aquitane Cottage

Location: Tournon d'Agenais, Lot-et-Garonne
Sleeping capacity: 3 cottages (Lot,Garonne & Tarn) each sleep 6 =18
Number of bedrooms: 9 = 3 per cottage
Swimming pool: 12x6m
Owners on site for information
Nearest shopping: 2km
Facilities: Washing machine. Table- tennis. TV/video. Bikes
Games barn. Boule. Badminton. Facilities for young children
Activities:Tennis 2km Golf 25km Fishing 2km Horseriding 5km
Linen available
Pets not accepted

Lespaze is set in 16 acres with magnificent views of the XIII Royal bastide village of Tournon d'Agenais and surrounding countryside. It offers three high quality cottages renovated from a Quercy Barn and is set amongst fields and woods with plenty of space for children to play safely. The cottages are light, attractive and well furnished. Each cottage has its own terrace with BBQ and garden furniture and there are additional terraces around the pool. Nearest main town: Villeneuve-sur-Lot - 20 minutes
Accommodation: All cottages have a large lounge and dining area and a well equipped kitchen that has a gas cooker with oven, fridge and microwave. Shower-room with wc and basin. Separate wc with basin. Upper floor Bedrooms: Lot: One double, one twin and one with a double and single bed. Garonne: One double and two twin. Tarn: One double, one twin and one triple. Close to the cottages is a utility barn that has a washing machine, deep sink and a chest freezer.
The games barn has excellent facilities: darts, table-tennis, bikes, games, puzzles and a TV/video, with French channels and English satellite. The badminton and volleyball net is situated in the field where children can play ball games. A small fun boules court overlooks the valley with wonderful views of Tournon.
"What the owners says"
Even after 12 years, the views of the 13c bastide village of Tournon and the undulating countryside can still make us just want to "stand and stare" - they are superb, whatever the season. To walk in the woods and fields and see the red squirrels and occasionally a deer, or a large hare and to watch the hunting birds high in the sky are moments to treasure. We hope that our guests enjoy them too, and take time out of their busy lives to relax and recharge their batteries.

Local Area Details

SO MUCH TO SEE, SO MUCH TO DO, SO MUCH TO ENJOY
Pinpointing the Location:
The Lot Valley, Bas Quercy, Occitania, Aquitaine and Pays de Serres (which means an Eagles talons) are some of the evocative names given to the region. Offering a gentle beauty, it is essentially deep provincial South West France. Generally quieter than most regions, the departments covered are Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot & Dordogne. The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. Between these two are major towns including:

Agen: The County town of the Lot-et-Garonne which changed hands 11 times during the hundred years war and is well known for its plums (pruneux). On the banks of the Garonne river it has a beautiful museum housed in four Renaissance houses.

Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the Lot river. Founded in 1264 it has preserved a large quantity of small streets and half-timbered buildings. Close by is a superb 18 hole golf course

Cahors: County town of the Lot and once a vibrant university town. Home of the dark red wine known as Cahors Noir. It has a Charming town centre and the notable landmark of 14c Pont de Valentre

Moissac: On the banks of the Tarn river this bustling town with lively weekend markets, is famous for its Romanesque Abbey and Cloisters.

Montauban: County town of the Tarn-et-Garonne. This rose hued town was founded in 1144 and has an interesting old town, Cathedral and the prestigious Ingres art museum.

Fumel: Named after Françoise de Fumel, once captain of the kings guard and Catherine de'Medici's ambassador to Constantinople, it has a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and a cinema.

Valence d'Agen: A pretty town with a lovely fountained square. Originally a 1283 bastide it has a good range of shops & restaurants and a 9 hole golf course nearby.
There are many beautiful villages in the area-unfortunately too many to list here. However, those close to Halcyon properties include the mediaeval villages of:

Tournon d'Agenais: Pretty Royal bastide village from 1271 and on the route of St Jaques de Compostella with a lovely square and
belfry tower superb views, leisure lake,
restaurants, small supermarket and seasonal market.

Penne d'Agenais: Penn means hill crest in Celtic and this lovely restored 'arty ' village once had a castle built by Richard Coeur de Lion and has an interesting basilica, lovely views over the Lot river, restaurants and many artisans.

Beauville: Complete with arcades, gothic church and superb views, there are local shops leisure lake and a good value restaurant.

Monflanquin: Founded in 1256, this lovely colonnaded village with superb square and arcades, restaurants and shops and the house of the Black Prince.

Lauzerte: Nicknamed the Toledo of Quercy, its interesting square, which looks as if it's been turned up like a page of a book, sits in the centre of this lovely bastide village that has a choice of restaurants and shops.

Montcuq: A lively village dominated by the 12c Tour Comtale with a superb Sunday morning market, restaurants leisure lake and local shops.

Montaigu-de-Quercy: Was the site of a 12c castle built by Raymond V of Toulouse. Now this atmospheric lively village has a range of local shops a typical French market each Saturday and a large leisure lake.

St Antonin-Noble-Val: Once a Cathar stronghold this charming village has a good choice of restaurants shops and is close to the stunning Aveyron Gorge.

Bourg de Visa: A small local village close to the Gaulish spring 'source de St Quinin' with restaurant, small supermarket bank and Boulangerie.

Prayssac: With its memorable marble statue of Venus, is a lively village with an excellent Friday market and a good range of shops, restaurants and a cinema.

Catus: Once the site of a 10c prior and with a 12c Chapter house, it has an excellent leisure lake and a small range of shops.

Roquecor: A sleepy laid back hilltop village with an excellent bar/restaurant and Sunday morning market.
St. Maurin: A sleepy half timbered village which includes the ruins of a 1097 abbey. It has a small shop and restaurant.

St-Cirq-Lapopie: One of the prettiest villages in France sitting dramatically 330ft above the Lot. Once owned by a 7th century bishop and once the home of surrealist Andre Breton. Many artistic shops and wonderful

Culture, History and Architecture:
Unspoilt by overdevelopment, this enchanting region has so much to offer those who desire to get away from it all. In the rural heartland, you can enjoy wonderful views from majestic hills that roll down to meet the wealds and orchards of the AGENAIS. Here you can casually drift into the pact of another time. Embroidered in its history, the hundred years war, enhances the wealth of culture, history and architecture you will find. Cahors, would renown for its dark red wine, was once a vibrant commercial and university town. The capital of the area, its 14c PONT VALENTRE is a notable landmark with a bizarre history for you to discover. Along the river the beautiful village of ST. CIRQ LA POPIE, once home of the surrealist artist Andre Breton, is said by many to be the prettiest in France, and close by are the exciting caves of PECH MERLE. Further south, MOISSAC has splendid Romanesque abbey cloisters. Of the regions chateaux, BONAGUIL is a stunning example where, during the summer you can enjoy many special concerts and events that make the balmy holiday evenings magical. A short distance away, the GERS region opens the door to ARMAGNAC country with many charming villages, abbeys and chateaux. Principal towns in the area include CONDOM and AUCH, the home of D'ARTAGNAN of THREE MUSKETEERS fame. However, the best discoveries are those you make yourself. Discover sleepy bastide towns and villages, rest awhile in beautiful colonnade squares, immerse yourself in typical French 'market' culture. most of all relax, unwind and take a well-earned break from the stress of everyday life and soak up the ambience of these unbeatable regions.
Activities
Something is here to suit all the family, including: fishing, tennis, walking,golf, cycling, horse-riding, lake swimming windsurfing and canoeing.

Not far away in AGEN a visit to the WALIBI theme park is superb for children and a fund day out.

Also in the region are cave visits, boat and scenic rail trips, zoos, farms, museums, and chateaux plus many local fetes, festivals and markets.

Gastronomy
For pure "value", restaurants here are difficult to beat. Cooking is usually simple, fresh and delicious. Many menus include local produce such as duck, goose, plums cepes and of course foie gras. At the top end of the scale, internationally acclaimed restaurants will test the appetite of anyone, whilst for those who wish to enjoy good and affordable meals, there is an excellent choice of family restaurants and auberges of character that can be well within the budget. For wine, a look at the map of the region will reveal a wide choice of wonderful, famous names and wine regions. North is Bergerac and Cote de Duras, South Buzet and East Cahors and the dark red wine known as "Cahors Noir".
Weather and Landscape
Normally the area has a moderate climate with long Spring and Autumn seasons and Summers that can be very hot! Essentially it is the heart of farming land and you can expect to see lush landscapes with spectacular fields of sunflowers, maize and tobacco and all through the year a wonderful variety of changing colours and hues. This superb variety of seasonal changes provides an ideal holiday location.Geographically predominant the Lot, Tarn and Dordogne rivers are major landmarks and around these you can explore an enchanting, little known countryside of undulating hills with breathtaking and inspirational views. Dotted with small hilltop villages built in the lovely white stone of the Quercy, a simple drive or cycle ride will bring great pleasure.

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course

Contact Information for Three cottages each sleeping six France

Name:	Bernie Nichols
Telephone:	0033 553407774
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Fax:	0033 553407774
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