La Fortuna, Le Bourg, 24250 La Roque-Gageac, Aquitaine, France La Roque-Gageac is an exceptional village that has been officially classified as 'one of the most beautiful villages in France'. Unoccupied since pre-historic times, people began to populate this village and build settlements during the first to fourth centuries. The threat from Vikings from around the ninth century forced the villagers to seek shelter and build fortifications on the safer, northern side of the river from which most of the ancient settlements still stand today. This virtually impregnable village also served as a military stronghold during the 100 years war in the 14th and 15th centuries. Built into the cliff face of La Roque-Gageac is this wonderfully restored three bedroom mediaeval house with stunning views across the valley of the five chateaux. This house is situated in a slightly elevated position and features a garden and large patio area which captures the sun from dawn to dusk providing warmer temperatures throughout the year. Inside the house there is a kitchen & dining room on the ground floor complete with utilities leading to a downstairs toilet. There is an ancient troglodyte fireplace in the kitchen that has been carved out of the rock however, you may prefer to use the electric one. The kitchen is fully equipped for every meal time and in addition there is a BBQ outside. The staircase to the first floor winds through the rock at the back of the house to the lounge which features a massive fireplace and wood burning stove. A hallway from the lounge leads on to a double bedroom with a king size bed, a second bedroom with twin beds and a spacious family bathroom with a bath and shower. On the second floor is a further double bedroom with a king size bed and a second bathroom. Features; 3 Bedrooms 2 & 1/2 Bathrooms Sleeps 6 High speed internet connection Ipod docking stereo Satellite TV with widescreen LCD TV Multi region DVD player Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Rates; High Season, July & August €1200 per week Mid Season, April/May/June & September/October €1100 per week Low Season €800 per week