BED AND BREAKFAST & SELF CATERING HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH-WEST FRANCE

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Set in beautiful rolling hills and valleys with woodland and lakes, this area of South-west France has been likened to the Cotswolds and Somerset but with the advantages of better weather and no crowds! What better place to enjoy your country pursuits be it walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing or nature-watching. This area is also a great base for house-hunting with many properties for sale at a fraction of UK costs.

There are also some great local attractions to visit:

The Futuroscope Theme Park at Poitiers - you could spend more than one day exploring all the attractions this futuristic universe has to offer. The shows give visitors a chance to enjoy breathtaking, unique adventures on land, sea and in space. A great place for young and old alike.

Le Puy du Fou - By day the museum evokes the entire past of the Vendée region, while various attractions lure visitors into the 30 acres of grounds. During the summer evenings an amazing lakeside extravaganza takes place, the famous Son et Lumière show in which a cast of hundreds stages an open-air historical pageant complete with fireworks, lasers and dances on the lake. All proceeds from the event go to charity.

Fishing at Pescalis for the serious fisherman, this is Europe's premier fishing complex with more than 250 acres of lakes.

Golf at Mazieres-en-Gatine - this beautiful golf course is just 10 minutes drive away from La Sauvagère. There is an 18 hole course, a 6 hole par 3 course, a driving range and a practice putting area. The club house is an old chateau with a bar and restaurant serving French cuisine at reasonable prices in surroundings full of character.