Cepe
This gite sleeps 4, features the original briquette wall, oak beams, and has a secluded terrace.
Cerf
This ground floor gite sleeps 6 and has direct access on to the pool terrace.
Sanglier
This first floor gite sleeps 6, has original beams and stunning forest views from the balcony.
Group booking
Why not book more than one Gite? Rural Gites can sleep parties from 4 to 16.
Welcome to Rural Gites
Three stunning barn conversions, each with their own private terrace, share a swimming pool in the Dordogne region of south west France.
The family friendly gites have been developed to create a comfortable self catering holiday experience in the heart of the Foret de La Double national park in the Perigord blanc. Set in the hamlet of Chadenne within the ancient forest, the properties offer a tranquil setting for relaxing days by the pool and star gazing at night.
The properties have attractively landscaped gardens and share outside space both around and away from the pool terrace and are perfect for a relaxing family holiday experience. They have been fitted out with high quality furnishings such as hand forged iron beds from Nights in Iron soft furnishings from Nkuku and other items from Design Vintage to provide the urban meets rural vibe.
The ancient forest location offers a variety of flora and fauna with many opportunities for both bird and animal watching. The spring sees the distinctive Hoopoe and beautiful Red Kites nesting, cuckoos and woodpeckers making their familiar noise and swifts to nest in the eaves of the barns. There are many other garden birds who visit every day. At night you will be serenaded by the barn and screech owls.
The forest is also perfect for walking enthusiasts as the occupation of 'randonne' or hiking is very popular in this area. The forest is criss crossed with walking routes and offers cool shade for summer walking and great opportunities to see the local flora and fauna such as the Roe deer.
The gites are close to several cycle routes called 'Sentiers du Perigord' for safe off road family holiday cycling. Dordogne cycle hire will deliver to the gites to make your cycling experience stress free. They cater for cyclist of all ages and sizes including tag alongs and bike seats for our younger guests.
The gites are located in the quieter, less populated part of the Dordogne with a wealth of beautiful villages and markets on its door step; and are styled with high quality furnishings providing an urban feel to compliment the rural vibe with furniture and accessories from Nights in Iron, Nkuku and Design Vintage.
You will be greeted with a welcome pack brimming with wines and foodstuffs for which the Perigord is famous; some of the items will be made from foodstuffs grown on site or foraged nearby.
We are passionate about reducing our carbon footprint at Rural Gites so on arrival all guests are provided with a personal water bottle to refill each day to stay hydrated in the warm weather and reduce your holiday plastic. You are welcome to take it home with you after your holiday!
Cepe
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Converted in 2016 Cepe, named after the delicious local mushroom found in the forest and has an open plan layout with a contemporary kitchen, lounge and dining space. The gite showcases the history of its previous life with original oak beams and beautiful terracotta brick feature wall.
Furnished with stylish sofas and stylish modern furniture the room is complete with an LED TV with English free view channels, DVD player and Wi-Fi. There is a selection of DVD's, books and family games or those quieter indoor moments.
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen is fully equipped with all equipment required for the holiday chef, fine bone china and quality cutlery. There is a dishwasher and washing machine.
Living room - comfortable sofas, BOSE sound system, coffee table and books for the relaxing moments.
Dining area - a round contemporary table and chairs for indoor dining.
Bedroom 1 - high ceilings and a large window make this room a beautiful space to sleep. Fitted with luxurious hand forged iron four poster bed with crisp white linen, a large chest of drawers and a hanging unit.
Bedroom 2 - fitted with two hand forged iron single beds with crisp white linen, and a hanging unit.
Bathroom - this is an elegant space tiled from floor to ceiling with travertine marble and fitted with contemporary white ware. There is a free standing bath large enough for two and a beautiful walk in shower.
Outdoor living - the indoor living space moves smoothly outside through the pocket doors to a large oak covered private abri for that indoor-outdoor holiday living. The view from this space is beautiful in the early morning with the sun rising over the fields and forest. The space is also perfect for that glass of something sparkling in the evening sunshine. There is a fire pit and BBQ, dining table, chairs and bench.
All linen and towels are provided.
Child friendly equipment is provided on request.
Cerf
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Converted from a working barn, Gite Cerf has an upcycling vibe with many of the items having been given a new lease of life with fresh fabrics and fresh paint. The open plan layout with a contemporary living and dining area, three bedrooms one with an en suite bathroom and a stunning family bathroom with a large free standing bath and walk in shower. The gite is fitted throughout with travertine marble which extends into the balcony dining and seating area.
Kitchen - The contemporary kitchen is fully equipped with all equipment required for the holiday chef, fine bone china and quality cutlery. There is a dishwasher and washing machine.
Living Room - Fitted with comfortable sofas, Bluetooth speaker, TV and DVD player, family games, coffee table and books for those relaxing moments. The walls display upcycling art.
Dining Area - A large family table and 6 chairs for indoor dining.
Bedroom 1 - Ceilings that reveal a little of it's previous life and a large window make this room a beautiful space to sleep. Fitted with a luxurious king size hand forged iron four poster bed with crisp white linen, a large chest of drawers and a hanging unit. It has an ensuite bathroom, fully tiled with travertine marble. The french windows open onto the balcony so you can welcome the rising sun.
Bedroom 2 - The large space make this room a beautiful room to sleep. Fitted with luxurious hand forged iron king size four poster bed with crisp white linen, a large chest of drawers and a hanging unit.
Bedroom 3 - This smaller room is fitted with two hand forged iron single beds with crisp white linen, and a hanging unit.
Family Bathroom - this is an elegant space tiled from floor to ceiling with travertine marble and fitted with contemporary white ware. There is a free standing bath large enough for two and a beautiful walk in shower.
Outdoor Living - the indoor living space moves smoothly outside through the pocket doors to a private terrace overlooking the pool, guest garden and our wild meadow field. The view from this space is beautiful in the early morning with the sun rising over the fields and forest. The space is also perfect for that glass of something sparkling in the evening. There is a dining table with seating for six, as well as low level seating for relaxing during the day. There is also a BBQ and a supply of local wood.
All linen and towels are provided.
Child friendly linen and equipment is provided on request.
Sanglier
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Converted from a working barn, Gite Sanglier has an open plan layout with a contemporary living and dining area, three bedrooms one with an en suite bathroom and a stunning family bathroom with a large free standing bath and walk in shower. The gite is fitted throughout with travertine marble which extends into the balcony dining and seating area.
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen is fully equipped with all equipment required for the holiday chef, fine bone china and quality cutlery. There is a dishwasher and washing machine.
Living Room - comfortable sofas, Bluetooth speaker, coffee table and books for the relaxing moments.
Dining Area - a table and 6 chairs for indoor dining.
Bedroom 1 - High ceilings and a large window make this room a beautiful space to sleep. Fitted with luxurious hand forged iron four poster bed with crisp white linen, a large chest of drawers and a hanging unit. It has an ensuite bedroom, fully tiled with travetine marble. The french windows open onto the balcony and welcome the rising sun.
Bedroom 2 - High ceilings and a large window make this room a beautiful space to sleep. Fitted with luxurious hand forged iron four poster bed with crisp white linen, a large chest of drawers and a hanging unit.
Bedroom 3 - fitted with two hand forged iron single beds with crisp white linen, and a hanging unit.
Family Bathroom - this is an elegant space tiled from floor to ceiling with travertine marble and fitted with contemporary white ware. There is a free standing bath large enough for two and a beautiful walk in shower.
Outdoor Living - the indoor living space moves smoothly outside through the pocket doors to a balcony overlooking the pool, guest garden and our wild meadow field. The view from this space is beautiful in the early morning with the sun rising over the fields and forest. The space is also perfect for that glass of something sparkling in the evening. There is a dining table with seating for six, as well as low level seating for relaxing during the day.
All linen and towels are provided.
Child friendly equipment is provided on request.
Group booking
Sleeps
4 - 16
Bedrooms
2 - 8
Bathrooms
1 - 5
Booking your holiday.
To check the availability, select the month that you're interested in and you will see the availability for any of the gites where the grid is displaying in green.
To view the price for any gite, please click on an available start date (our changeover days are Saturdays in high season) and request the number of nights you want (7 nights minimum in high season). You can book online by clicking on the dates you would like. Or you can call or email us if you have any questions or would prefer to book by phone ( +33 (0)7 89 23 78 42 OR +44 (0)7877 098955).
Chadenne In the Foret de La Double in the heart of rural Dordogne
Experiences Enjoying holidays in Chadenne and the Perigord
Things to do and see on your holiday!
Here at Chadenne we really understand that your holidays are well earned time with family and friends and encourage you to take time to relax, breathe deeply, marvel at the big sky and play together. The pool is heated all year and there are plenty of spaces to relax in the guest gardens. In the quieter times you will be treated to views of the wonderful wildlife and birds.
The skies here at Chadenne are huge and sometimes we see some fantastic cloud formations. We encourage you to look up and see which ones you recognise. We are members of the Cloud Appreciation Society and each gite has a cloud selector wheel to help with identification. At night the stars are incredible. We are always happy to help you identify the constellations wrapped up in blankets with a cup of chocolat chaud!
But we feel sure on some days you will want to explore this gorgeous region and taste its wealth of delights, so would like to invite you to see and do some of the things below, much of it only a short distance from the gites...........
The Perigord Dordogne region is defined by beautiful rivers, ancient forests, beautiful white stone, delicious markets and foodstuffs produced in traditional ways.
Our holiday homes are situated to the south west of one of the ancient forests within the Perigord Blanc - the Foret de La Double. This ancient forest retains the serenity of a wild forest and covers about 50,000 hectares to the south west of Perigeuex in the northern part of the Dordogne betwen the rivers Dronne and Isle. The forest was a wild and unruly place until the monks from the nearby Abbaye d'Echourgnac cleared some of it in the 19th century, establishing drainage and wood managment systems reducing marshy areas.
We are five kilometres from the market town of Montpon Menesterol on the banks of the River L'Isle. Montpon has a busy Wednesday market and a park with fishing, caneoing, cycling and walks along the river.
The deciduous and evergreen forest is punctuated with a number of natural and man made ponds. The largest being the UNESCO site of Grand Etang de La Jemaye
All of the places we have visited and shared happy times there so feel very confident recommending them to you. There is much more to see and do so if you find somewhere new, please let us know!
PLACES TO VISIT WITHIN 30 MINUTES
Places to visit within 30 minutes
Aubeterre sur Dronne - a small village with a subterranean Romain cathedral, beautiful restaurants such as La Terrace which is a family favourite, and tea and cake
Le Ferme du Parcot - trace the history of the life in the Foret de La Double and see how people have worked with the forest over the centuries. A must for the younger gitiste.
St Emilion - a visit to the Dordogne would not be complete without a visit to this beautiful place, it's a must see for the stunning architecture, caneles, wine and vineyard tours.
St Foy le Grande - pronounced 'Fwoa' this gorgeous town on the banks of the Dordogne river hosts a fabulous Saturday market with beautiful fresh produce and hand made local produce.
Grand Etang de La Jemaye - composed of six interconnected ponds used for swimming and watersports, you can also walk around the lake and explore natural habitat and local flora and fauna. A safe outdoor space for our younger guests.
Lac du Gurson - situated near the beautiful bastide town of Villefranche de Lonchat, you can swim and canoe on the lake which has several lovely cafes and bars.
PLACES TO VISIT WITHIN AN HOUR
Issigeac - this beautiful 14th century town is a stunning example of French rural architecture and the Sunday morning market is a family favourite.
Perigueux - the county capital is big enough to entertain and small enough to explore within a visit. Explore the beautiful Cathedral St Font with its middle Eastern influence and dine in restaurants such as La Taula. Perigueux holds Wednesday and Saturday markets.
Bergerac - beautiful old town and great shopping in the new town, fabulous wine, Tobacco museum and Cyrano. Whats not to like! The train touristique will drive you around the town to see some of the more unusal sights or or you can float up the river on a gabare. Dine at one of the many bistros or at L'Imparfait or Moutarde. A glass of Pecharmant wine from vineyards north of Bergerac is recommended.
Chateau Monbazillac - a beautiful chateau which nestles on the hilltop overlooking Bergerac and watches over the vineyeards producing the delicious sweet wine is well worth a stop to take a peek.
Bordeaux - one of the most beautiful cities in France. Park up at the tram station and let the tram take the strain. The new Cite du Vin is a must see, the Saturday flea market will satisfy even the most quirky buyer, and the architecture is a thing of wonder.
Manoir d'Eyrignac - a stunning French formal garden owned by the same family for 22 generations who have sculpted box trees, hornbeam, yew and cypresses into an impressive garden. A must see for anyone interested in gardening.
PLACES TO VISIT FOR THE LONGER DAY TRIP
Brantome - Known as the Venice of France you can canoe around the town or further along the Dronne. Brantome is famous for its troglodyte buildings and a visit to the Moulin de L'Abbaye is a must. Combine this with a trip to the Grottes des Villars for a wonderful day trip for all the family.
Sarlat - this medieval city grew and developed around the great Benedictine Abbey of Caroligian origin. The city has been beautifully conserved and restored and is a must see.
Villereal and Monpazier - both founded by England's Edward 1 in 1284, these towns are fine examples of the bastide style. Each with their unique charms they have stone arcades and a central square, lovely shopping in the brocantes, and lots of delicious restaurants to choose from. Recommend the La Dolce Vita in Villereal for their delicious lunch menu.
Chateau de Beynac and Beynac et Cazenac - mediaeval streets and impressive castle make this a highlight place to visit in the Dordogne, particularly for younger family members. Steeped in history that links the English and French there is something to see and do for everyone.
Archachon - with its swathe of golden beaches its a lovely day trip to the coast. You can surf on this coastline and take a cycle around the lovely area.
Royan - a beautiful coastline with golden beaches where you can surf and swim. The town offers lots to see and do and has a lovely selection of restaurants.
CYCLING AT CHADENNE
France is famous for the love of all things cycling and fortunately for us we live in an area where cycling is quite easy without too many hills. In the ancient Foret de La Double, you can both road and mountain bike. We have teamed up with our friends from Bike Hire Direct (info@bikehiredirect.com) who will deliver bikes directly to our gites and do everything to make your cycling trips safe, fun and hassle free. You can contact them ahead of your holiday and organise your cycling days to work seamlessly as you bikes are delivered to our gites and collected at the end of your rental period. Easy and fun!
Our nearest town, Montpon is on the Velo-route Voie verte de la Vallee de L'Isle, a lesser known route but well worth exploring as it takes you along the river valley of the L'Isle which is a beautiful safe off road journey. Montpon is on the route cycled by Lawrence of Arabia when he was a 19 year old student and wanted to cycle his own version of the Tour de France following the trail of Riahcrd the Lionheart through the south west of France. Our friends from Freewheeling France have this route and many other helpful route maps and cycling advice for cycling en France on their website - freewheelingfrance.com.
MARKETS AND TREASURE HUNTING
Markets
The market culture is alive and well in the Dordogne and market food is delicious and fresh. There is a market for every day of the week within easy reach of Chadenne - for more information this is a handy website - northofthedordgne.com/dordognemarkets.php
The closest to Chadenne are:
Sunday - St Surien sur L'Isle or Issigeac
Monday - Castillon
Tuesday - Libourne
Wednesday - Montpon
Thursday - Eymet
Friday - Riberac
Saturday - Ste Foy le Grande
We love Montpon, Issigeac and Ste Foy le Grand but they all have their own charms and specialities so try them all and let us know your favourites!
Treasure hunting
If treasure hunting and geocaching is your thing then you can find out more about the 220 courses across the 8 departements in Nouvelle Aquitaine by clicking on www.terra-aventura.fr
You may prefer a different sort of treasure hunt such as a flea or brocante market or vide grenier (literally empty attic) - they have a certain addictive quality! You can find out if there are any in our area during your stay from these useful sites:
www.calendrier-des-brocantes.com
Happy hunting!
GARDENS OF THE DORDOGNE PERIGORD
At Chadenne we love gardening and growing our own food! We are fortunate to live in a region where gardening is taken very seriously and a day trip to see the best gardens France has to offer is possible from our gites. we recommend:
Les Jardins de Sardy at Velines for its elegant fountains and the beautiful view over the valley of the L'Isle
Chateau de Caudon in Domme for the garden a la francaise
Manoir d'Eyrignac et ses Jardins for the beautiful White and French gardens and the stunning kitchen and flower gardens
Jardins de L'Imaginaire at Terrasson Lavilledieu where 'gardening meets the history of humanity'
Jardins de la Bourlie with its parc and rose gardens
These are just a few of the gardens which you can visit easily from Chadenne. There are details of many more at: northofthedordogne.com/gardens.php
Enjoying your holiday experience at Rural Gites Chadenne and the Dordogne Perigord Things to do, things to see,clouds and stars,cycling, markets and gardens; wines, and artisan producers
Here at Chadenne we really understand that your holidays are well earned time with family and friends and encourage you to take time to relax, breathe deeply, marvel at the big sky and play together. The pool is heated all year and there are plenty of spaces to relax in the guest gardens. In the quieter times you will be treated to views of the wonderful wildlife and birds.
The skies here at Chadenne are huge and sometimes we see some fantastic cloud formations. We encourage you to look up and see which ones you recognise. We are members of the Cloud Appreciation Society and each gite has a cloud selector wheel to help with identification. At night the stars are incredible. We are always happy to help you identify the constellations wrapped up in blankets with a cup of chocolat chaud!
But we feel sure on some days you will want to explore this gorgeous region and taste its wealth of delights, so would like to invite you to see and do some of the things below, much of it only a short distance from the gites...........
Things to do and things to see
The Perigord Dordogne region is defined by beautiful rivers, ancient forests, beautiful white stone, delicious markets and foodstuffs produced in traditional ways.
Our holiday homes are situated to the south west of one of the ancient forests within the Perigord Blanc - the Foret de La Double. This ancient forest retains the serenity of a wild forest and covers about 50,000 hectares to the south west of Perigeuex in the northern part of the Dordogne betwen the rivers Dronne and Isle. The forest was a wild and unruly place until the monks from the nearby Abbaye d'Echourgnac cleared some of it in the 19th century, establishing drainage and wood managment systems reducing marshy areas.
We are five kilometres from the market town of Montpon Menesterol on the banks of the River L'Isle. Montpon has a busy Wednesday market and a park with fishing, caneoing, cycling and walks along the river.
The deciduous and evergreen forest is punctuated with a number of natural and man made ponds. The largest being the UNESCO site of Grand Etang de La Jemaye
All of the places we have visited and shared happy times there so feel very confident recommending them to you. There is much more to see and do so if you find somewhere new, please let us know!
Places to visit within 30 minutes
Aubeterre sur Dronne - a small village with a subterranean Romain cathedral, beautiful restaurants such as La Terrace which is a family favourite, and tea and cake
Le Ferme du Parcot - trace the history of the life in the Foret de La Double and see how people have worked with the forest over the centuries. A must for the younger gitiste.
St Emilion - a visit to the Dordogne would not be complete without a visit to this beautiful place, it's a must see for the stunning architecture, caneles, wine and vineyard tours.
St Foy le Grande - pronounced 'Fwoa' this gorgeous town on the banks of the Dordogne river hosts a fabulous Saturday market with beautiful fresh produce and hand made local produce.
Grand Etang de La Jemaye - composed of six interconnected ponds used for swimming and watersports, you can also walk around the lake and explore natural habitat and local flora and fauna. A safe outdoor space for our younger guests.
Neuvic sur L'Isle - visit the Moulin de Veyssiere to see the production of exquisite oils produced with local nuts and visit Caviar de Neuvic.
Lac du Gurson - situated at Villefranche de Lonchat you can visit the bastide town and swim afterwards at the lac.
Jardins du Sardy - beautiful gardens where you will be treated to lovely walks through the gardens and a stunning view over the L'Isle valley.
Abbaye d'Echourgnac - visit the abbaye and purchase the famous cheese made by the holy sisters from sheep tended on the abbaye farm.
Places to visit within an hour
Issigeac - this beautiful 14th century town is a stunning example of French rural architecture and the Sunday morning market is a family favourite.
Perigueux - the county capital is big enough to entertain and small enough to explore within a visit. Explore the beautiful Cathedral St Font with its middle Eastern influence and dine in restaurants such as La Taula. Perigueux holds Wednesday and Saturday markets.
Bergerac - beautiful old town and great shopping in the new town, fabulous wine, Tobacco museum and Cyrano. Whats not to like! The train touristique will drive you around the town to see some of the more unusal sights or or you can float up the river on a gabare. Dine at one of the many bistros or at L'Imparfait or Moutarde. A glass of Pecharmant wine from vineyards north of Bergerac is recommended.
Chateau Monbazillac - a beautiful chateau which nestles on the hilltop overlooking Bergerac and watches over the vineyeards producing the delicious sweet wine is well worth a stop to take a peek.
Bordeaux - one of the most beautiful cities in France. Park up at the tram station and let the tram take the strain. The new Cite du Vin is a must see, the Saturday flea market will satisfy even the most quirky buyer, and the architecture is a thing of wonder.
Manoir d'Eyrignac - a stunning French formal garden owned by the same family for 22 generations who have sculpted box trees, hornbeam, yew and cypresses into an impressive garden. A must see for anyone interested in gardening.
Places to visit for the longer day trip
Brantome - Known as the Venice of France you can canoe around the town or further along the Dronne. Brantome is famous for its troglodyte buildings and a visit to the Moulin de L'Abbaye is a must. Combine this with a trip to the Grottes des Villars for a wonderful day trip for all the family.
Sarlat - this medieval city grew and developed around the great Benedictine Abbey of Caroligian origin. The city has been beautifully conserved and restored and is a must see.
Villereal and Monpazier - both founded by England's Edward 1 in 1284, these towns are fine examples of the bastide style. Each with their unique charms they have stone arcades and a central square, lovely shopping in the brocantes, and lots of delicious restaurants to choose from. Recommend the La Dolce Vita in Villereal for their delicious lunch menu.
Chateau de Beynac and Beynac et Cazenac - mediaeval streets and impressive castle make this a highlight place to visit in the Dordogne, particularly for younger family members. Steeped in history that links the English and French there is something to see and do for everyone.
Archachon - with its swathe of golden beaches its a lovely day trip to the coast. You can surf on this coastline and take a cycle around the lovely area.
Royan - a beautiful coastline with golden beaches where you can surf and swim. The town offers lots to see and do and has a lovely selection of restaurants.
Cycling at Chadenne
France is famous for the love of all things cycling and fortunately for us we live in an area where cycling is quite easy without too many hills. In the ancient Foret de La Double, you can both road and mountain bike. We have teamed up with our friends from Bike Hire Direct (info@bikehiredirect.com) who will deliver bikes directly to our gites and do everything to make your cycling trips safe, fun and hassle free. You can contact them ahead of your holiday and organise your cycling days to work seamlessly as you bikes are delivered to our gites and collected at the end of your rental period. Easy and fun!
Our nearest town, Montpon is on the Velo-route Voie verte de la Vallee de L'Isle, a lesser known route but well worth exploring as it takes you along the river valley of the L'Isle which is a beautiful safe off road journey. Montpon is on the route cycled by Lawrence of Arabia when he was a 19 year old student and wanted to cycle his own version of the Tour de France following the trail of Riahcrd the Lionheart through the south west of France. Our friends from Freewheeling France have this route and many other helpful route maps and cycling advice for cycling en France on their website - freewheelingfrance.com.
Markets
The market cutlure is alive and well in the Dordogne and market food is delicious and fresh. There is a market for every day of the week within easy reach of Chadenne - for more information this is a handy website - northofthedordgne.com/dordognemarkets.php
The closest to Chadenne are:
Sunday - St Surien sur L'Isle or Issigeac
Monday - Castillon
Tuesday - Libourne
Wednesday - Montpon
Thursday - Eymet
Friday - Riberac
Saturday - Ste Foy le Grande
We love Montpon, Issigeac and Ste Foy le Grand but they all have their own charms and specialities so try them all and let us know your favourites!
Gardens of the Dordogne Perigord
At Chadenne we love gardening and growing our own food! We are fortunate to live in a region where gardening is taken very seriously and a day trip to see the best gardens France has to offer is possible from our gites. we recommend:
Les Jardins de Sardy at Velines for its elegant fountains and the beautiful view over the valley of the L'Isle
Chateau de Caudon in Domme for the garden a la francaise
Manoir d'Eyrignac et ses Jardins for the beautiful White and French gardens and the stunning kitchen and flower gardens
Jardins de L'Imaginaire at Terrasson Lavilledieu where 'gardening meets the history of humanity'
Jardins de la Bourlie with its parc and rose gardens
These are just a few of the gardens which you can visit easily from Chadenne. There are details of many more at: northofthedordogne.com/gardens.php
Treasure hunting to encourage you out and about:
If treasure hunting and geocaching is your thing then you can find out more about the 220 courses across the 8 departements in Nouvelle Aquitaine by clicking on www.terra-aventura.fr
You may prefer a different sort of treasure hunt such as a flea or brocante market or vide grenier (literally empty attic) - they have a certain addictive quality! You can find out if there are any in our area during your stay from these useful sites:
www.calendrier-des-brocantes.com
Happy hunting!
Our story Our family at Rural Gites
The Marshall family have owned and lived at Chadenne for the last 19 years. Many fun filled family holidays and those shared with friends made us finally decide that it was just too good to keep to ourselves.
We have three years lovingly restoring and refurbishing the fermette and gites into comfortable contemporary spaces which are perfect for a relaxing holiday in the tranquil space of the forest. Sit back and look at the huge skies, quietly observe the wildlife and gasp with wonderment at the night sky.
We are developing the farm land into a working potager, orchard and beautiful garden with the help of Jill Foxley from the Perfumed Garden.
Our aim is to showcase the best of the south west of England and the best of the south west of France by using quality products and produce from both regions close to our hearts.
Please don't hesitate to contact us!
Annette and Peter
annette@ruralgites.com
+33 (0) 789 237 842
+44 (0) 7877 098 955