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| DORDOGNE/LOT Long hot summers, and buildings of warm golden stone, capped with russet tile roofs. Gentle countryside with small farms and villages nestling between woods and pastures; rivers large and small. In the department of the Lot, the scenery changes dramatically towards the foothills of the Massif Central. CHARENTE/VENDEE Broad landscapes and water-ways shaded by trees -impressive horizons,, especially when seen in summer's marvellous light. This 'west coast' of France offers some of the Atlantic's finest beaches. |
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| PROVENCE Warm hillsides, covered with olive trees, lavender, cypress, cedars and pines jostle for space with the noble vines. Together with an exotic variety of herbs, the countryside is lent a magical scent. Inland, beyond the first range of hills, there are valleys peppered with peaceful old villages, with stone houses surrounded by orchards and vineyards. To the south lies a necklace of coastal lagoons and the gleaming Mediterranean sea. |
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| LOIRE VALLEY The Loire River meanders its way to the sea, through this historic heart of France; a region which is characterised by picturesque Chateaux, fields of corn and yellow mustard, woodlands, vineyards and unusual cave dwellings. |
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| CENTRAL FRANCE Broad and hilly countryside; small lakes and wooded valleys and rich agricultural land. A characteristic mixture of old stone farmhouses dotted across the landscape and with the misty shadow of the Pyrenees lingering on the horizon. |
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| AQUITAINE Gentle, rolling hills, orchards and rich farmland criss-crossed by rivers and streams and dotted with small hilltop villages and towns, built in the white stone of Quercy. |
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| GASCONY Broad and hills countryside; rich agricultural land. Small lakes and wooded valleys. A Characteristic mixture of old stone farmhouses dotted across the landscape. And always, away on the horizon is the misty promise of the Pyrenees. |
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| LANGUEDOC Inland, beyond the first range of hills, there are valleys peppered with peaceful old villages, with stone houses surrounded by orchards and vineyards. To the south lies a necklace of lagoons and the gleaming Mediterranean sea. |
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| BRITTANY To the North, lie flat sandy beaches between huge rocks and pretty ports. To the South, seaside resorts characterised by attractive little coves,, inlets and islands. Inland, the countryside is apatchwork of rich pastures and moorlands of brush and gorse. |
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| NORMANDY A rich mixture of green hills, hedgerowed pastures and apple orchards, where thatched cottages nestle in cosy valleys. Rural and peaceful in character, cider is the authentic, local beverage. |
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| BURGUNDY Renowned for its fine food and wine, this green and pleasant land is crowned by the granite 'massif of the Morvan. The landscape is dominated by vineyards and the farms and chateaux of the wine growers. |
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| ARDECHE/CEVENNES/GARD Here is true peace and tranquillity: hosts of ancient stone villages and farming hamlets are set against mountains, sweet chestnut forests and tumbling rivers. The Gard is characterised by olives, vines and lavender. |
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| VAR/ALPES-MARITIMES An intoxicating cocktail of dazzling white light and turquoise water; strong characteristic flavours; exquisite perfumes; from rolling hills to pastoral valleys and alpine foothills. |
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| LALINDE (8-9 P.)+baby C102 D. 4 Weekly price: •A:1361 •B:1158 •C:927 •D:885 •E:760 |
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| With 17th century origins, this house is in a lovely setting overlooking the river Dordogne to the south, and bordered on the north by orchards and a small stream. There are two hectares of enclosed grounds, on the other side of which is a canal suitable for canoeing. One enters a large family kitchen/dining room with a utility room on either side and there is a large living room with a bedroom on one side and a south-facing terrace on the other. |  |
| The remainder of the bedrooms are on the first floor, one with its own large terrace with views to the river and steps down to the terrace below. The busy little market town of Lalinde is just 3 km away, situated on the river Dordogne, and from the public gardens in the town there are views over the superb 'Cingle de Tremolaf, so called because the Dordogne river forms two loops at this point and is particularly scenic. There is a leisure centre in Lalinde with swimming pool, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing, and for historic interest a number of bastide towns and chateaux are within easy reach. For a bit of wine tasting, Bergerac is well worth a visit too. ACCOMMODATION: ground floor: kitchen/dining room; 2 utility rooms; shower room; WC; double bedroom; sitting room with fireplace, 1st floor: 2 double bedrooms; 1 with double and single bed; bathroom; WC. •Telephone for local/incoming calls •Central heating •Washing machine •Dishwasher •Cot •Garage •Garden furniture •Barbecue •AII linen included. LOCATION: 3 km E of Lalinde (most facilities, Thursday market, leisure centre). 23 km E of Bergerac (all facilities). 1 km from La Guillou (Lalinde): canoeing, pool, tennis. |
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