La Petite Gensac - Studio

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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Condom in Midi-Pyrenees

from £37 / night

£256–£470 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

Leave the apartment by its secure private gate and you are at once in the typically Gascon town of Condom - rich in history, ancient buildings, museums and Roman artefacts. It is dominated by the magnificent cathedral of Saint-Pierre and bisected by the River Baîse, still with the quays once used to load barges with Armagnac brandy en route to Bordeaux. Restaurants and cafes abound to suit all tastes and pockets. Good shops and a twice-weekly market are very close by for all self-catering needs.

Just outside the town lies the beautiful countryside of The Gers - the very heart of Gascony. No suburbs, no industry, just gently rolling, well farmed fields and woodland interspersed with Bastide villages, fortified towns, ancient religious buildings, Chateaux and Gallo-Roman sites. They are all there to be savoured and enjoyed by those with an interest in history and a love and appreciation of countryside, culture, architecture, good eating and, above all, a joie de vivre!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Studio separate bedroom sleeps two comfortably. The tastefully tiled bathroom contains double basins, shower, wc and heated towel rail. A living area accommodates two comfortably with a well-equipped kitchenette and eating area. Folding glazed doors open onto a tiled patio making a very useful and attractive outdoor area for alfresco dining .

Further details outdoors:
The Studio apartment is accessed from the patio which is itself accessed via a gate opening onto La Petite Rue L'Hotel de Ville. Unloading is allowed there but parking is in the public parking area 200 metres away. The patio is a private communal area for the apartments.

Our private 6m x 12m pool and the pool area is available to guests between 10.00am (1000hrs ) and 6pm (1800hrs ) Although the pool is accessed through the garden , the gardens are not available to guests .

Further details

Welcome pack ( milk ,bread , butter and a bottle of wine ) will be in the fridge .

Conditions

A deposit of 20% at time of booking with the balance to be paid three weeks prior to arrival .Payment to be paid via our PayPal facility .

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La Petite Gensac apartments with private entrance

 

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Historic Hotel de Gensac built around 1735

 

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Studio Apartment living area

 

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Studio apartment living area

The Midi-Pyrenees / Gers region

The Gers is the central department of Gascony in the Midi-Pyrenees, located just north of the central Pyrenees and since Napoleon times has been named after the Gers river which runs north-south through the department. It is largely agricultural and is the least densely populated department in France.

The Gers is sometimes referred to as the French Tuscany because of its gently rolling hills and old villages, including many "bastides" or fortified towns. Gers is separated from the Pyrénées by Comminges and Bigorre and the scenery is of rolling hills and glacier formed flat valleys with views of the Pyrénées from the southern hills.

The towns and villages tend to be small and far apart and the local economy is mainly agricultural - vineyards, cereals, cattle, and of course, ducks and geese for the famous Gascony preserves, pâtés and particularly foie gras.

The Gers is one of the least densely populated départments in France and there is no heavy industry or autoroutes so consequently it has some of the cleanest air in all of Europe. It is therefore no surprise that Gascons live longer than any other people in France.

The climate in Gers is warm and the winters are mild, snowfall being extremely rare, and the temperature rarely falls below freezing. Summers are warm but there is the likelihood of electrical storms. Nurtured by the warm southern sun, the land is rich and fertile, the gently undulating hills covered with fields of corn and sunflowers, as well as the vineyards of the Armagnac producers.

The Condom area

The town name 'Condom' is derived from 'Condatomagus', meaning 'old gallic market'. Condom lies on the river BaIse along one of the main pilgrimage routes of Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Because of its location on the riverbanks of the Baise, in the 19th century Condom became the capitol of the Ténarèze region and the access gate to the Armagnac. The river Baise is nowadays still very well suited for all kinds of boating trips. At the Capitainerie in the small harbour you can even rent a boat yourself. Canoeing excursions can be booked a little bit further upstream in Beaucaire.

There are many delightful places to visit in and around Condom: the Armagnac museum as well as the Cathedral St. Pierre are almost mandatory (and only a short walk from La Petite Gensac Apartments). A stroll through the weekly market (on wednesdays) is also a great delight for all senses. For those who prefer more physical pursuits, tennis, horse-riding, swimming, fishing and golf are all available nearby. There are also some wonderful walks along the Pilgrim Route to Compstela, and you might meet some interesting pilgrims along the way, as this route is still widely used for this purpose.

Book a boat trip on the river and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings along the river. Believed by many to be one of France's loveliest regions, the Gers is even more delightful when viewed in this manner. You can gaze out onto fields of golden sunflowers, vineyards, woodland and pastureland, and sip your Armagnac as you go. 

The town of Condom also hosts an international music festival every year, and this proves very popular with the local people and visitors alike. Chess fans will be delighted to know that Condom is the venue for not just an international festival of the game, but also hosts a chess marathon!

How to get there

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Just 2 hours from the Atlantic beaches and the ski stations of the Pyrenees. The Gers is bordered north and east by the A62 motorway (Agen exit 7), and by the A64 motorway (exits 10 Pau or 13 Tarbes to the south). From Calais, the drive is around 9.5 hours, and from St Malo, 7 hours. The nearest airports to Condom are Pau, (Ryanair) 1.5 hrs, Toulouse, (Easyjet, Flybe, BA) 1.5 hrs, Bordeaux, (BA) between 1.5 - 2hrs, and Bergerac, Biarritz and Carcassonne, 2 - 2.5hrs (all served by Ryanair) There are also excellent rail links from the capital, Auch, via TGV to Agen, or via Toulouse if approaching from the south.

If you need any help with travel arrangements, don't hesitate to drop us an email. We'll be happy to help.

Activities near Condom

Reviews

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28 Aug 2012

“A tranquil oasis in the middle of town.” Excellent accommodation. Everything provided at a high standard- including well resourced welcome pack. Owners very welcoming and keen to ensure our stay was perfect. Swimming pool was quiet and... more

02 May 2012

“At La Petite Gensac the Wilkinsons get everything right” For the independent traveller there is a wealth of accommodation in France, especially out of season. I have stayed in dozens of places over several years and have found that many hosts get... more

03 Oct 2011

“Keeps its promises” We really enjoyed our stay at the studio at La Petite Gensac. The apartment is nicely decorated, and the kitchen is well equipped. The patio outside is very nice, but might be a bit crowded if there... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	1 Nov 12	1 Apr 13	300€ 300	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
Mid-season	1 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	400€ 400	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
High season	1 Jun 13	1 Oct 13	550€ 550	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
Mid-season	1 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	400€ 400	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
Low-season	1 Nov 13	1 Apr 14	300€ 300	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
Mid-season	1 Apr 14	1 Jun 14	400€ 400	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
High-season	1 Jun 14	1 Oct 14	550€ 550	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights
Mid-season	1 Oct 14	1 Nov 14	400€ 400	90€ 90	90€ 90	3 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

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

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