Farmhouse Holiday Gite In Normandy

Le Fresne Holiday Gite

Manche, Normandy

6 bedrooms, sleeps 14

6 Bedroom, 17th Century Farmhouse offering you large comfortable accommodation with a wealth of period features. This stone built, holiday gite is a perfect to relax, unwind and explore the delights of Normandy with family or friends.

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Long Term Let In Normandy

La Grande Maison

Manche, Normandy

5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

5 bedroom, detached Maison du Maitre in the peaceful village of Sainteny. The House has been completely renovated to a very high standard with new electrics, plumbing, double glazing throughout and a new gas central heating system.

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Long Term Let Cottage In Normandy

Chestnut Cottage
Manche, Lower Normandy
4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Set in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin, Chestnut Cottage is located on the edge of the quiet village of Sainteny which is less than one hour from the port of Cherbourg and city of Caen. Follow the link for more information and direct contact with the owner of this rental cottage in Normandy.

Holiday Gite in Normandy, France

Les Petites Ondes Holiday Gite
Manche, Lower Normandy
1 bed plus mezzanine, sleeps 2 to 4
This Gite is also available for Long Term Lets in Normandy

On the Normandy/Brittany border, 'Les Petites Ondes' is a cottage situated on the edge of Pontorson, 10km from the Mont Saint Michel. This granite built holiday gite (now also available for long term lets) has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard. Cosy and ideal for 2 to 4 people, this self catering cottage also offers you a lovely southern view across farmland.

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Long term property rentals in the Pays-de-la-Loire

By road, the region of Pays-De-La-Loire is easily reached in a few hours from any of the Channel crossings, though the ports of St. Malo and Caen (sailings from Portsmouth) offer the shortest drive. Nantes also has an airport. Pays de la Loire includes the part of the Loire valley downstream from Saumur. The ancient houses of Anjou and Plantagenet held sway here, and history lurks on every corner.

In the areas surrounding Nantes and Le Mans, the cultural influences of Brittany and Normandy are strong. The countryside is rich in historical gems and natural beauties away from the better-known attractions of the Loire valley itself that are just waiting to be discovered.

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Long term property rentals in the Upper Normandy region

Formerly a French province, Normandy, is now divided into two regions bordering the English Channel: Upper-Normandy and Lower-Normandy and is reminiscent of a great landscape painting, with cattle grazing in the fields and traditional rustic wood-framed houses that contrast the nearby modern buildings.

Not far from the Seine, an hours drive from Paris, is Giverny where Monet painted his water lilies.

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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.

by Grace Turner