"FROUMIGUE", a 18th century farm on 5 acres of land dominates the valley below, has a pleasant , heated 10 x 5m swimming pool, surrounded by grass and a large terrace, which separates the barn from the farm house. The gite sleeps 6 - it comprises of: 2 double bedrooms (with double beds) - spacious gallery (mezzanine) with 2 full-sized bunk beds sleeping up to 4 children. The split-level living/dining area is furnished with local antiques and a wood-burning stove for your satisfaction.
Just a few steps from the pool
Spacious dining area and open kitchen
Comfortabale living space, original beams
Cozy terrace under the weeping willow
Villeneuve sur Lot, Aquitaine, France
The first structure you encounter is the 18th century barn, which has been lovingly restored, retaining the character of the old building- oak beams, rough-hewn stone walls, the original barn doors - yet offering all the comforts of modern living - traditional French style.
In addition, the kitchen is fully-equipped; dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, full-sized electric cooker and microwave are at your disposal. Moreover, "La GRANGE FROUMIGUE" has a modern, newly renovated bathroom with large shower. For convenience sake, the toilets are separated.
Furthermore, we offer garden furniture, table tennis and badminton equipment, as well as a barbecue to cook in a traditional French Mediterranean way. There is also TV/VCR, (French channels only). And we are connected to broadband.
TESTIMONIALS 2011
Our second visit to the always beautiful Froumigue, already last year we decided that we are returning, it’s like coming home , to our second home. As usual Alex and Rosemarie are so friendly and we enjoyed they superb hospitality, we will skip 2012 and we will be back. (the Netherlands)
Between us, we have been extremely fortunate to have holidayed in may beautiful locations. We are unanimous in our decision that we have finally located “Utopia” truly heaven on earth. (U.K.
“3 teenagers and “old fogeys”)
Thank you both so very much for such an enjoyable and relaxing stay; we wish we wouldn’t have to go home. The pool was a great hit with all, and thanks once again for everything, you made us all so welcome.
(UK)
A great gite in a great location – very enjoyable stay. (UK)
wireless internet connexion -
Another pool angle
The park
one bedroom
Lot-et-Garonne, which is just south of the Dordogne, is still a well-guarded secret. Yet it has much of the best France has to offer - a warm climate, peaceful pastoral scenery, historic towns and villages, markets, castles and vineyards, many excellent local wines and cheeses, as well as gastronomic specialities such as "foie gras" and "confit de canard". It will entice you to discover it's architecture, gastronomy, quaint open farmers' market and most of all "art de vivre".
WHAT ARE THE LOCAL ACTIVITIES?
An 18-hole golf course at Castlenaud, riding at the "Chateau de Roge", tennis at Villeneuve tennis-club, water sports on the River Lot are all within 5-15 mins. drive of the gite. You can cycle and hike directly from "Froumigue".
WHAT ARE THE EXCURSIONS?
The medieval fortified villages of Pujols, Penne d'Agenais, Montflanquin and Villereal are within 15 mins drive. The Dordogne valley and the vineyards of Bordeaux are only 1 1/2 hrs., and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast are only 2 hrs drive from the gite.
RESTAURANTS?
There are also many reasonably-priced restaurants in the area, serving local specialities, and for that “special night out” your will find excellent “restaurants gastronomiques” all within 20 min drive from “Froumigue”.
TECHNOLOGY:
Possibility of wireless Internet Connexion - next to a very old walnut tree!
butterflies returned
chairs for tea time
view through the weeping willow
another relaxing spot
"FROUMIGUE" is easily reached by air, road or rail. It is 25 km off the "A 62 Autoroute", half way between Bordeaux and Toulouse. Both are served by regular, scheduled flights from London and other major European cities. Low Cost Airlines fly from London/Stanstead into Bergerac/Dordogne, only 40 min by car from "Froumigue". It takes only 4 hours from Paris to Agen (25 kms from the property) by high-speed TGV train.
HOW TO BOOK:
Please contact us to make a provisional booking. We will send you a Booking Form which should be returned with your deposit (30% of entire rent). Confirmation will be sent promptly stating when final payment is due, as well as directions on how to find the property.
Low Season : € 450 (until end of April)
Mid Season € 650 (May , June and September, Easter)
High Season € 1010 (July, August)