Viersat holiday gite rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Petite Aubaine (gite)

Home description

Set in a small hamlet, just outside the village of Viersat, surrounded by fields and unspoilt countryside in the heart of central France. La Petite Aubaine is 20 minutes from the historic town of Montluçon. Going north you'll discover the towns of St Amand-Montrond and Bourges and the countryside around with its arable farms. To the north west lies the George Sand country, around La Châtre, for the romantics amongst you. There is also good wine at Châteaumeillant. Head west to reach Gueret, one of the prettiest towns in France and La Souterraine full of history. To the south west lies the larger city of Limoges, famous for its porcelain. Go south on small country lanes to the beautiful spa town of Evaux-les-Bains and the abbey at Chambon-sur-Voueize. Continue south east is the city of Clermont Ferrand. To the east is Vichy, seat of the French Government during World War Two and famous for it's spas and mineral water. If you go north east you'll find the Bourbon heartland with many attractions for those who love to step back in time. There are castles and pageants galore to enjoy. Also discover Montluçon and the wine producing area around St Pourcain-sur-Sioule. Whichever direction you choose you will never be disappointed and these places are all within easy reach for a relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

La Petite Aubaine	Living Area
Bedroom view 1	Bedroom view 2

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The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region

Made up of three departments, the Haute-Vienne, Creuse and the Correze and to the west of the Massif Centrale the Limousin takes its name from a Celtic tribe called the Lemouices, which occupied the area at the time of the Gauls.

Archeological sites indicate the man first settled in the region from 150,000BC at Chalucet in the Haute Vienne and at Crozant in the Creuse. Remains from later fortifications (from 450BC to the Roman Conquest can be found at Puy du Tour near Argentat (Correze), Puy de Gaudy near Gueret (Creuse) and Villejoubert near Saint-Leonard (Haute Vienne).

The Limousin's capital city is Limoges, which arose from a Roman settlement at the crossing of the Bordeaux & Lyon roads. Originally called Augustoritum, after the emperor Augustus, the area's early riches came from both tin and lead. Over the centuries and until recently, Gold, Copper, Quartz and Uranium have all been mined. The most important discovery, though, was that of kaolin - a fine and malleable white clay, discovered in the eighteenth Century and used to make the world renowned Limoges porcelain.

The Limousin has always been a sparsely populated area and during the French revolution was one of the poorest provinces in France. Because of its many hills and valleys communication was made difficult until the arrival of the railway in the 1850s started the Limousin's own economic revolution.


The Limousin has seen much change over the last 100 years, it's people suffered terrible loss in both World wars. It was the main activity point of the French resistance in WW11 and paid a heavy toll in loss of life, culminating in the massacre of the entire population of Oradour-sur-Glane in 1944. You can still visit the village, which has been turned into a national memorial.

Viersat area

The area surrounding La Petite Aubaine is just a haven, peaceful countryside; ten minutes drive from the picturesque villages of Evaux-les-Bains & Chambon-sur-Vouieze. The former is a spa where you can take treatments, the latter has an Abbey.

Montlucon town is just 15 minutes away. This is a major town with all the amenties you could want, from traditional restaurants in it's winding medieval streets, to a cinema and half a dozen places where you can access the internet. There is also easy access to the Bourbonnais, forest of Troncais, the departmental capital, Gueret, as well as Argenton-sur-Creuse (Roman settlement of Argentomagus) and George Sand country around La Chatre.

There are markets in local towns every day of the week except Sunday. There is a golf course at Gouzon and many more activities, whether you want something more energetic or simply a "stroll with a point".

How to get there

Cheap flights are available from www.ryanair.com and www.flybe.com

From Limoges - Follow directions to

Activities near Viersat

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The gite provides a spacious, simply furnished family bedroom with a double bed and two twin beds. There are also two convertable sofa-beds in the living area. The living area has two comfortable sofas for watching local TV or DVDs (a collection is available for you to borrow from), or perhaps reading, playing games or just talking with friends or family.
There's also a dining area with a table and suitable for seating five persons and the first floor terrace for enjoying the warm night air as the sun moves round. The terrace has sun first thing in the morning and through to the middle of the afternoon.
The kitchen area is fully equipped and has a fridge freezer, full-size gas cooker, washing machine, microwave, electric kettle and mini-dishwasher, plus everything you need in terms of glass and china, pots and pans, baking utensils, electric hand blender, egg whisk and coffee grinder. Iron and ironing board and all cleaning utensils are provided, plus kitchen, bedroom and bathroom linens. Linens are changed once a week (or at the end of your stay).
There is a small shower room, with shower, handbasin and WC.
Picnic set and games for older children/adults are provided as well as a range of books in both English and French. For younger children we are happy to provide a treasure basket.

Further details outdoors:
Upstairs, there is your own private terrace with table, chairs and umbrella. Downstairs you have the choice of the side garden for a bigger table and 8 chairs plus barbecue or the "park garden" with it's shady trees, bird table, "butterfly bush", plus two further seating areas, one with a bistro set for cosy couples or an eight-person oval table for family meals. The park garden is fully enclosed and safe for children to run about in and enjoy the wonders of nature, whilst the adults relax. A box of outdoor toys such as balls and bubbles is available. A "messy play" session can be booked with us for a minimal extra charge.

Further details

Access to La Petite Aubaine is by stone steps, people with newly mobile toddlers may wish to consider this before booking. Breakfast, evening meal and picnic baskets are available upon request (24 hour notice required). A folder of tourist and other information is provided. English speaking owners live below and are available to answer questions or provide any further assistance. Babysitting service available (charge applicable).

Conditions

25% deposit when booking, balance by cheque 30 days before arrival, or by cash on arrival.
150€ refundable deposit in cash on arrival against breakages and excessive dirtiness.
Meals available but we require 24 hours notice.
No smoking in the gite, on the terrace or side garden but smoking permitted in the park garden.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2008	11 Oct 08	1 Jan 09	385£ 344	5852	170152	Flexible
2009	1 Jan 09	1 Jan 10	400£ 357	6054	175156	Flexible
Book by 31/12/09 to save	1 Jan 10	31 Dec 10	420£ 375	6558	190170	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Payment possible by UK or French cheque. Sorry no credit card payments, however you can pay by PayPal. SELF-CATERING: 150€ deposit in cash on arrival against breakages/excessive dirtiness will be refunded when you leave.

PLEASE STATE WHETHER YOU WANT SELF-CATERING OR MIX-N-MATCH WHEN ENQUIRING. Please also check our wesbite for full pricing lists.

Guestbook for La Petite Aubaine

"A very clean, spacious and comfortable apartment. A lovely comfortable bed. Nothing was too much trouble! We were delighted by what we found – a beautiful situation in the deepest rural environment – well-fed cows in the field over the road – peace and quiet. You have a lovely place in this unspoilt area of the Limousin and it is well worth a visit." Mr & Mrs B, Essex, UK (B&B customers)

"Meals were very good, both in quantity and quality. My stay was beyond expectation, as I didn’t know what to expect – having the company at meal times was good, enabled conversation and knowledge being exchanged. It added to the enjoyment of the stay." Mr P. Western Australia (half-board customer)

Availability

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Name:	Sherry Landa
Company:	L'Aubaine
Tel:	+33 555 653258
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