Argentat holiday apartment rental with walking, disabled access, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV

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PV-Holidays Argentat (apartment)

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Lying on the left bank of the Dordogne overlooking the river, this Residence enjoys an exceptional location opposite the magnificent old village of Argentat.The building with stone-coloured façades stands in the heart of a beautiful garden. The apartment has a view over the Dordogne. The architecture is broken up by tiered natural slate roofing, outside stairways, pergolas and wooden balustrades.

With 80 trails for hiking, mountain biking opportunities and magnificent fishing resources, Argentat, in the Dordogne valley, is sure to captivate fans of open-air sports.

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Please note we have a number of apartment sizes available in this residence. Please click on the 'visit the owner's website' link at the bottom of this advert to access more information, availability and to book this property direct.
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The Limousin / Auvergne / Correze region

To discover in the surrounding area

Natural heritage:
- “Les Cascades de Murel” in Albussac (13 km): a series of 3 waterfalls formed by La Franche Valeine, flowing into a labyrinth of rocks.
- The Dordogne Valley and Gorges lying between Bort-Les-Orgues and Beaulieu.
- The Feyt Lake in Servières-Le-Château (7 km).
- The Chastang Dam.
- The 143 m-high Gimel waterfalls (34 km).
- “Gouffre de la Fage” in Noailles (48 km): a multitude of stalactites, a richly ornate calcite bridge, beautiful coloured shapes like draperies, fantastical figures and pillars, and a paleontological museum.

Castles:
- "Tours de Merle" in St-Geniez-O-Merle (17 km): perched on their rocky peak, these towers rising above the Maronne are the ruins of a feudal 11th/15th century fortress. An exceptionally well-preserved heritage.
- Servières-le-Château (7 km), with houses nestling around the former castle of the Viscounts of Turenne.
- 15th century castle at Pompadour (80 km): visit the terraces, stud farm and stallion station.
- Remains of Couzages Castle in Chasteaux (60 km).
- “Château de Sédières” (15th / 16th century castle) in Clergoux (30 km).
- Ruins of Ventadour Castle in Moustier Ventadour (47 km).
The most beautiful villages of France:
- Collonges-la-Rouge (35 km): a mediaeval village built in red sandstone.
- Curemonte (33 km): the only mediaeval village with 3 castles in its centre.
- Turenne (49 km): ruins of the feudal castle, 15th, 16th and 17th century houses and private mansions, the still-visible remains of fortifications dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, and the wide panoramic views to the south extending beyond the Dordogne Valley.
- Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (23 km): a charming mediaeval town.
Traditional arts & crafts, museums:
- “Maison du Patrimoine” (from the protohistorical period to the present day) in Argentat.
- “Canal des Moines” in Aubazine (31 km).
- “Musée vivant de l'oie” (live goose museum) in Collonges-la-Rouge (35 km).
- “Les Pans de Travassac” in Donzenac (54 km): the slate trade and techniques.

Argentat area

Argentat hosts a variety of local activities including:

Sports and leisure
- Water sports: “Centre Aqua-Récréatif” in Argentat (1.5 km away): 530 m² of aquatic facilities including a swimming pool, a round “lagoon” paddling pool, water slides and bubble pool. Grass beach and picnic area. Open beginning July to end of August.
- Water skiing and windsurfing at Marcillac La Croisille. Open July/August.
- Canoe-Kayak: “Base A.D.N.”. Open all year round. Introductory sessions, lessons, trips and equipment rental for fishing, archery, "acrobranch" high-wire tree course, climbing, hang-gliding and paragliding.
- Lac de Feyt at Seyvières-le-Château 65 ha (20 km away): supervised swimming in July/August. Windsurfing and sailing, canoeing, fishing, children’s games, entertainment and events.
- Boat rides on the Dordogne in “Gabares” (flat-bottom boats): “La Dordogne en Gabares”.
- Golf: "Golf du Parc de Coiroux" in Aubazine, 18 holes (approx. 30 km from Argentat).
- Horse-riding: “Ferme Equestre” in Soult, in Saint Geniez -Ô- Merle. Rides and treks (during the Easter holidays and from July to mid-September). “Ferme Equestre be Mialaret” in Camps St Mathurin. Rides and children’s ponies.
- Hikes and mountain biking: 200 km of “GR” paths, GR480 "Cère et Dordogne".3 permanent bicycle tours in Corrèze.
- Airborne sports: Free flight paragliding: 4 take-off sites in Monceaux-sur-Dordogne (organised by "Oxygène ADN" in Argentat).
- Fishing: Fly-fishing courses organised by the "Pêche Passion – Jean Pierre COUDOUX" Association.

Resort Fêtes and events
May:
- “Raid Dordogne Aventure”: adventure trails with canoeing, running and mountain bike races leaving from Argentat and Beaulieu.
- “Critérium”: running race with qualifying points for the Limousin athletic league championship.
- 2nd Sunday of May: the Strawberry Feast in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (23 km) with a number of events on the theme of strawberries, street entertainment and contests. At the end of the evening, a giant tart to delight of those with a sweet tooth (8 m in width).
July: Festival on the theme of water between Argentat and Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne with a tourist Rally and canoe/-kayak marathon.
July/August:
- “Marché de Pays” in Monceaux each Thursday: with tasting sessions and other events.
- Fairs in Beaulieu on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of July and August.

How to get there

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Activities near Argentat

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Electric coffee-maker also available.

Further details outdoors:
At the poolside: parasols and sun loungers are available, subject to availability.

Free outdoor car park with 52 spaces (1 space per apartment plus 1), including 4 spaces for the disabled.

Bicycle rack available.

Further details

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Please note we have a number of apartment sizes available in this residence. Please click on the 'visit the owner's website' link at the bottom of this advert to access more information, availability and to book this property direct.
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Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April	4 Apr 09	11 Apr 09	450£ 402	0-	0-	Flexible
April	11 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	490£ 438	0-	0-	Flexible
April	25 Apr 09	2 May 09	450£ 402	0-	0-	Flexible
May	2 May 09	30 May 09	450£ 402	0-	0-	Flexible
May	30 May 09	6 Jun 09	490£ 438	0-	0-	Flexible
June	6 Jun 09	20 Jun 09	490£ 438	0-	0-	Flexible
June	20 Jun 09	4 Jul 09	590£ 527	0-	0-	Flexible
July	4 Jul 09	11 Jul 09	710£ 634	0-	0-	Flexible
July	11 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	870£ 777	0-	0-	Flexible
August	1 Aug 09	15 Aug 09	1010£ 902	0-	0-	Flexible
August	15 Aug 09	22 Aug 09	870£ 777	0-	0-	Flexible
August	22 Aug 09	29 Aug 09	710£ 634	0-	0-	Flexible
August	29 Aug 09	5 Sep 09	490£ 438	0-	0-	Flexible
September	5 Sep 09	12 Sep 09	420£ 375	0-	0-	Flexible
September	12 Sep 09	24 Oct 09	310£ 277	0-	0-	Flexible
October	24 Oct 09	7 Nov 09	420£ 375	0-	0-	Flexible
November	7 Nov 09	14 Nov 09	310£ 277	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Arrivals on Saturday from 5 pm., departures on Saturday before 10 am.

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Please note we have a number of apartment sizes available in this residence. Please click on the 'visit the owner's website' link at the bottom of this advert to access more information, availability and to book this property direct.

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