Long Term Let in the Limousin

 

Memanat Cottage

La Creuse, Limousin

1 bedroom, sleeps 4

Situated in the grounds of a Chateau this single bedroom, fully equipped cottage is ideal for a couple. The outside features a private, south facing terrace, BBQ facilities and a swimming pool. Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this long term let in the Limousin.

Long Term Let in the Limousin

Haute Serre Farmhouse

La Creuse, Limousin

4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Lovingly renovated, stone farmhouse. This spacious & light four bedroom property is surrounded by garden and includes a newly installed rustic kitchen. The farmhouse has been re-roofed & insulated throughout and further benefits from new electrics & double glazing.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in the Limousin, France.

View from my back garden :O)

Monts d'Ambazac - Haute Vienne, Limousin Yesterday

Making the most of my summer in our French home, I was going to post a photo of the view from our back garden in Grimsby... ... ...

Top 7 Regions For Long Term Lets In France*

1) Languedoc
The Languedoc is bounded by Auvergne, the Midi-Pyrénées, Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, the Mediterranean sea, and Spain.

The Cévennes Mountains cover much of the old province, reaching their highest point in the northeast. The southern part is a low coastal plain along the Mediterranean sea, where the Languedoc region enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate. Long Term Lets In Languedoc

2) Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is located in the south-east France. The western border of the region consists of the plains of Comtat, Crau, and Camargue. The regions boundaries are the Rhone River to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east, which is dominated by the Alpes.

The region is rich in flower fields, vineyards, orchards and olive and mulberry groves. The capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Marseille and other principal cities are Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Cannes, Nice and Toulon. Long Term Lets In Provence

3) Aquitaine - Dordogne
From the flat, sandy plains and pine forests of the Landes to the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d'Arcachon... Aquitaine is immensely diverse. Bordeaux is one of the best and most established wine growing regions in France, with brandy lovers visiting the town of Cognac.

Towards the Pyrenees a Spanish feel takes hold in the popular resorts of Bayonne and Biarritz and the valley of the Dordogne provides a sharp contrast. With its old stone houses, gentle rolling hills and high quality of life, the Dordogne region - and the town of Eymet in particular - is a magnet for Britons looking to start a new life abroad. Long Term Lets In The Aquitaine, Dordogne

4) Brittany
Situated in the extreme northwest of France, the Region of Brittany is known for its scenic villages, towns and picturesque landscapes. Its rugged indented coastline is littered with small and pretty fishing villages.

To the north the region has a rocky landscape and to the south sandy, sun swept beaches. Fishing, farming and tourism are the important sectors of Brittany's economy and of the three, fishing is the mainstay. Brittany's capital is Rennes. Long Term Lets In Brittany

5) Poitou Charentes
Poitou-Charentes, located in the west of central France, is bounded buy Pays-de-la-Loire, Centre, Limousin, Aquitaine and the Bay of Biscay. The areas of Poitou and Charente are joined by the Charente River valley, which hosts the vines of the Cognac on the right bank.

Poitiers is the capital of Poitou-Charentes. The Massif Central and Massif Armoricain, cover the regions southeast and northwest respectively and the area in between is a lowland plateau that hosts the Vienne and Clain rivers. Long Term Lets In Poitou Charentes

6) Midi Pyrenees
Located in the south of France and bordered by the regions of Auvergne, Limousin, Aquitaine and Languedoc-Roussillon, the Midi Pyrénées is a large and diverse region.

The capital is the vibrant city of Toulouse and the southern border sits under the heavily forested mountains of the Pyrénées. The region is also host to a significant part of the Massif Central.

The Midi Pyrénées also has a large lowland area where agricultural communities thrive and temperate weather is enjoyed by residents and holiday makers alike. Long Term Lets In The Midi Pyrenees

7) Limousin
If you are looking for rural France head to the Limousin with its woodland, green hills, pasture land, rivers & lakes.

Located in central France, Limousin sits on a series of rolling plateaus in the northwestern Massif Central. It is bounded by the regions of Centre, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, Dordogne and Poitou-Charente.

The Blond Mountains are located in the southwest, between the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, and rise to more than 1600 feet. The Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), to the east, rise to more than 2300 feet. Long Term Lets In The Limousin

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Bed and Breakfast in the Limousin, France

Bed & Breakfast (Chambres d'Hotes)

St. Sulpice Lauriere, Haute Vienne, Limousin.
1 bedroom, sleeps 2 (extra child bed option)

If you are looking for a comfortable, friendly Bed & Breakfast for your long weekend break or as a place to stay while you find or renovate your dream home France then welcome to this bed and breakfast (Chambres d'Hôtes) in the Limousin.

Owned and run by Steve and his wife Sarah the B&B is situated in the beautiful Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), the jewel in the crown of the delightful Haute Vienne department of the Limousin in France.

The accommodation gives you total flexibility - enjoy just bed and breakfast, or take further advantage of some fresh, home cooking with an optional evening meal (Tables d'Hôtes). They cater for Vegetarians and the majority of dietary needs. You can contact Steve & sarah directly from their B&B in the Limousin enquiries page.

Carp Fishing In The Limousin

The abundance of unpolluted rivers and lakes found within the Limousin region of France, are a fisherman and carp anglers dream. Populated by specimen Carp, Trout, Bream, Giant Catfish, Pike, Zander and even Sturgeon there is something for all angling disciplines to be found here.

Around La Souterraine there are several lakes offering a range of activities for all the family. L’Etang de la Chaume, (where record carp have been caught), L’Etang de la Cazine, L’Etang du Cheix, L'Etang de la Brousse and the Lac du Pont a L'Age. At L’Etang de la Chaume fishermen will enjoy 46 acres of water on a day or half day permits.

Alan Cooper, owner of the Marliannes Gites (three delightful, rural Gites in Limousin), is an expert fisherman himself and will gladly advise you on where to fish as well as give you an idea of where to find specimen fish including the huge Carp that you will encounter when you go fishing in La Creuse, Limousin.

Tour de France Accommodation In The Limousin - July 2009

Marliannes Holiday Gites - Special, Tour de France - 3 Day Package Deal
La Creuse, Limousin
3 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom gites, sleeping 2 to 6 people.

These three delightful and expertly renovated holiday gites are available during the La Creuse, Haute Vienne in the Limousin leg of the Tour de France. This is a limited availability offer so please contact the owners as soon as possible for full details to take advantage of this great deal.

Follow the link for more details of the properties and for direct contact with the owners of these lovely holiday gites in the Limousin, France.

Gite in La Creuse, Limousin

Marliannes Gites
La Creuse, Limousin

Located in the beautiful heart of rural France this recently converted barn has been renovated to a very high standard by its owners. Offering you two bedrooms and able to sleep up to six people this Gite includes use of a newly installed, terraced swimming pool and bbq area with table tennis and a petanque pitch also available. Follow the link for full details of this self catering Gite in the Limousin.

Christmas At My Property In France

Just a quick post to firstly wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and also to let you know I'll be 'out of the office' until around the 5th January. I'll be returning to the UK after spending Christmas in the Limousin and bringing in the New Year en France. I do have an internet connection here and my trusty lap top so I can still access my email if I happen tire from over eating and drinking too much...... unlikely :O)

Best regards and all the best for 2008

Steve
Webmaster
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Gite in the Haute Vienne, Limousin

La Porcherie Gite
Haute Vienne, Limousin

La Porcherie is a high-quality gite offering accommodation for two people among the tranquil landscape of the Haute Vienne department of the Limousin. Located in the hamlet of Villemonteix, which is at the gateway to the Monts et Barrages National Park the Gite has recently been renovated to a very high standard. The building (which used to house both a piggery and a bread oven) has kept all the character one would expect in a building of this nature (but the pigs have been evicted!). Wooden beams and original stone walls are balanced with the comfort of modern conveniences, resulting in a light and airy place to stay.

Follow the link for full details and owner contact information regarding this delightful Gite in the Limousin

Long Term Let - Haute Vienne, Limousin

La Trappe
St. Sulpice Laurière

A traditional detached village house situated right in the heart of St Sulpice Laurière (the local store and boulangerie are only one minute away). The house has recently been renovated retaining most of the original features.

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Limousin Long Term Let - New

Le Moulin de Sansonneche
Gioux, La Creuse - Limousin

The picturesque Moulin de Sansonneche is a renovated wool mill set on the banks of the river Gioune. The mill is reached by crossing a lovely stone bridge. An enchanting fairytale setting perfect for an idyllic holiday in the heart of the beautiful Limousin region of France. This 3 bedroom gite offers immaculate 'home from home' accommodation prettily and lovingly furnished and decorated throughout.

The delightful gardens and wooded grounds,heated swimming pool and river ensure tranquillity and relaxation. A small piece of paradise in which to restore and revive a tired mind and body. The nearby market town of Felletin has a pretty square, bars and cafes and the towns of Aubusson and Gueret and the city of Limoges are all within easy reach for days out shopping or sightseeing. The spectacular Lac de Vassiviere with its sandy beaches and watersports is also only a short drive away.

Follow the link for details and owner contact information for this delightful Limousin rental property

Long Term Lets in the Limousin

If you are looking for rural France head to the Limousin with its woodland, green hills, pasture land, rivers & lakes.
Located in central France, the Limousin sits on a series of rolling plateaus in the northwestern Massif Central. It is bounded by the regions of Center, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, Dordogne and Poitou-Charente. The Blond Mountains are located in the southwest, between the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, and rise to more than 1600 feet. The Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), to the east, rise to more than 2300 feet.

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Haute Vienne | Creuse | Corrèze

The Limousin - The Unspoilt Rural France

The Limousin is often called the "heart" of France as it's centrally located within the country. As such, it is an ideal base from which to explore the vast array of diverse cultures, traditions and lifestyles that make France what it is, although many who visit the region never want to leave it!

This part of France is also referred to as the French "Lake District" as it includes a number of large leisure lakes. Whilst rarely crowded with people, they are used by locals and tourists for swimming, sailing, fishing or just sun bathing on their shores. The lakes are fed by a network of rivers which not only enhance the natural beauty of the region but also, in their turn, support fishing and canoeing activities. The area caters for most tastes and its topography varies from rolling forested hills and mountains in the east through to gentle river valleys and undulating countryside in the west.

Limousin is one of the most sparsely populated areas in France. Working the land is by far the largest industry in the area. Limousin is particularly famous for its beef and the prevailing sight in the countryside are the rich, red/brown herds of Limousin cattle peacefully grazing the lush, green pastures of the region. The other main source of employment is the tourist industry. Despite the wonderful climate and beautiful countryside, this is still in its infancy but is growing steadily as more and more people discover the tranquil delights of Limousin. The area is also renowned for its Limoges porcelain and if you're a collector, there are some real bargains to be had from several outlet stores across the region.

Wherever you are in Limousin, you are never too far away from a picture perfect, traditional French town or village that epitomises the French way of life. This is an area where the locals still sit outside quaint bars sipping pastis and putting the world to rights; where all you can hear on a still summers evening is the clunk of the petanque balls and where, as you drive along the local lanes, you wonder where all the other traffic is.

The climate here reflects the countryside and the people. It is gentle and temperate. It can get cold in the short winters but they are generally characterised by sharp, frosty mornings and sunny days. Summers are long and warm, even hot, but they are not spoiled by the energy sapping humidity that can be present the further south you venture.

Read the full article on our Long Term Limousin Lets page.

About the Author: Mark Russell is founder of Limousin Homes - The specialists in French real estate and property sales in the Limousin region of France. For more information visit the Limousin Homes website at http://www.limousinhomes.com

Short term property rentals & Gites in the Auvergne

Auvergne is located in the centre of France on the Massif Central. Because of its central position it has Bourgogne to its north, Centre to its northwest and west, Midi-Pyrenees to its southwest, Languedoc-Roussillon to its south and Rhone-Alpes to its east. The Auvergne region is composed of the four departments Puy de Dôme, Haute Loire, Cantal & Allier.

Two well known cheeses, Fourme and Bleu d'Auvergne come from the department of Cantal. The Auvergne Mountains are the source of the Dordogne River which flows for a distance of 300 miles passing through the Limousin region on its route.

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Puy de Dôme | Haute Loire | Cantal | Allier | view all...

Gite Limousin France

Situated in the stunning Haute Vienne department of the Limousin, the gite offers splendid views out onto the beautiful Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac).

Our self catering gite is located adjacent to our main house which serves as the bed and breakfast. This enables us to be available should you require anything or have any problems.

For more details visit our Gite In Limousin blog.

The French Climate

France benefits from a temperate and rather agreeable climate although there are significant differences from north to south and from east to west. Naturally the weather tends to get better the further south you go and the Atlantic Ocean brings the rainfall and mildness to the western regions. From very defined seasons to mild winters and warm summers France can offer pretty much any kind of weather. It is divided into four climatic zones:

Oceanic and humid climate with warm summers and mild winters to the west of a line from Bayonne to Lille, including Normandy, Brittany, the Poitou-Charente and western Aquitaine; within this there are significant variations with the Charente-Maritime and Vendee enjoying the second highest number of sunshine hours, after the Cote d'Azur. Naturally the climate is heavily influenced by the Atlantic which not only brings humidity but also prevents the harsh cold winters from penetrating.

Semi-continental climate with harsh winters and hot summers in Alsace, Lorraine, along the Rhone corridor and in the mountainous massifs (Alps, Pyrenees and Massif Central); very defined seasons with snow guaranteed for ski lovers and dominated by the mountains which can create very significant climatic differences from one valley to the next. It can be very dry in some areas in summer whilst the mountains create their own micro-climate bringing rain and snow to keep the lush green throughout the year.

Intermediate climate, with cold winters and hot summers in the Paris and central and north regions including Champagne-Ardennes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, Limousin, and the Midi Pyrenees; with very marked seasons - cold winters, mild springs, hot summers and crisp autumns. The areas have a lower annual rainfall than the west but still enough to keep everything green.

Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and very hot summers the area covers the Mediterranean south of France, through Languedoc and the coastal parts of Roussillon. Often characterised by sparse vegetation and a lack of rainfall throughout the year, some areas can suffer from sudden down pours of rain and occasional flash flooding. This usually occurs during the late summer months when they sun baked earth can't absorb the rain. The seasons are less distinct than all other regions of France but the short winters and early arrival of spring make the regions very attractive to foreign buyers.

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La Roberterie - Creuse, Limousin

A warm and inviting two or three bedroom family home, situated in the beautiful hamlet of La Roberterie.

The house offers a family kitchen size approximately 20ft x 15ft with electric hob and cooker, tiled floor, fridge, twin sink and drainer. Off the kitchen are study/third bedroom, beautiful bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, twin hand basins and WC; hall leading to second toilet - coat room, utility room with ample storage, freezer and sink.

First floor sitting room approximately 15ft x 20ft with laminate floor and chesterfield three piece suite, leading to two bedroom with three quarter width beds, wooden floorboards and lovely views.

Just one and a half miles from the hamlet of Roberterie, is the charming village of Fursac. The village has three French bars and one English Bar Restaurant, which offers food, drinks and entertainment. There is also a garage, chemist, hairdressers, convenience store, Post Office and cash machines. A further eight miles stands the lovely town of La Souteraine, with its stunning medieval ramparts, cobbled market square, which has a Saturday market offering a range of fresh fish and foods. The town also offers modern supermarkets, DIY stores, banks, insurance brokers, vet, garages and railway station.

Gite In The Limousin

If you are looking for a comfortable Self Catering Gite for your holiday, long weekend or as a place to stay while you find or renovate your dream home in France then take a look at Avalon Limousin.

Situated in the stunning Haute Vienne department of the Limousin, this newly refurbished gite offers splendid views out onto the beautiful Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac).

The gite is located adjacent to the owners main house which serves as a bed and breakfast. This enables the owners to be available should you require anything or have any problems.

The gite has been recently restored, rewired and furnished with modern fittings whilst still retaining a cosy, old time cottage feel. The beautiful stone chimney breast is a central feature downstairs along with the exposed wooden ceiling joists and beams. The gite benefits from:

• Gas instant water heating

• WC with bath and shower

• Washing machine

• Fitted kitchen with gas hobs, kettle and tiled worktops

• Electric oven/grill, microwave & refrigerator/freezer

• Open Plan lounge and dining area with exposed wooden beams

• Wood burning stove with rustic stone hearth (firewood available separately)

• Upstairs, spacious double bedroom with vanity unit

• Access to gardens and terraced, decked pool area

The village of Saint Sulpice Laurière has all the shops and facilities you could possibly need during your stay including the very welcoming Kerguelen bar/tabac and a train station with regular trains into the stunning city of Limoges. The village has it's own, well stocked lake and day permits are available from the Kerguelen (pronounced Kerr-Gaye-Lenn) for just a few euros.

The nearby town of Ambazac has three large supermarkets, a couple of bars and restaurants. Located on the way to Limoges, Ambazac is well worth a stop off for a look round.

After a tiring day out you can take advantage of an evening meal either taken in the main house with the owners or as a take-away to eat in the gite. For full details, see the B&B page on the website. Indian food is a speciality and not to missed. A whole repertoire of traditional and freshly prepared, delicious curries (no hot-ups and definitely not a shop bought sauce to be seen) are available and at only 37€ per head for a full soiree which includes drinks for the duration of your meal you are guaranteed a very special treat during your break.

Check out the website for Avalon Limousin right now.

Short Term French Property Lets

If you are looking for rural France head to the Limousin with its woodland, green hills, pasture land, rivers & lakes.
Located in central France, Limousin sits on a series of rolling plateaus in the northwestern Massif Central. It is bounded by the regions of Centre, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, Dordogne and Poitou-Charente. The Blond Mountains are located in the southwest, between the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, and rise to more than 1600 feet. The Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), to the east, rise to more than 2300 feet.
Littered with charming villages and hamlets, the Limousin is renowned for its famous red cows and the local economy is based on agriculture. This picturesque region has many springs, rivers and inland lakes particularly in the Creuse department also known as the 'water tower' or 'chateau d'eau' of France.
Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, golf and sailing are popular here as are cycling, motorcross and quad-biking. Limoges is the largest city in the region and owes its name to the enamel and fine china trade.

For more details visit the Short Term French Property Rentals section of the site.