"Les souliers enchantées"

Located in the center of a beautiful village in the heart of the Loire Valley, suroun ded by a beautifl abbey and its  gardens, you will enjoy the confort and charm of this very "french" demeure of an Artist.

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We are a Franco American family living n France and we are offering our recently renovated 3 bedrooms holiday cottage/gite (sleeps up to 7), in the Loire Valley region, Central France.  We are based in the heart of rural France with its beautiful, ever-changing landscapes and huge skies.  Its 'old France', full of medieval towns and villages, bustling markets, vinyards and vintners and fantastic family run restaurants.

The gite, an artist's home, is full of character and boasts original architectural details, beautifully patina walls, tiled floors with rugs (famous beginning of century "tommettes"), brand new kitchen (antique dishes), Bath and shower, comfy sofas, TV, DVD, games, Wifi Internet access, and even access to a private Sauna !!!

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The cottage "Les Souliers enchantés" is located in the heart of Pontlevoy, a village full of charm, sharing a wall of the beautiful abbey and it's grounds, right in the center of the village. Parking is not a problem.

We can also organise for you special events  : airport pick up - romantic getaway in Paris - Wine tastings - Hot air balloon rides - private visits in chateaux and mushroom caves - restaurant bookings....We are close to: All the chateaux of the Loire Valley, Chenonceau (10 miles away) Chamborg and Blois (20 minutes) the beautiful and cosmopolitan cities of Orleans, Tours and Bourges, just 1hr 30 from Paris on the train etc etc.  Please do email us for more details.

Contact us : amaino@yahoo.com or via phone (00.33 6 80  23 70 01)

Living Room N° 1

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Living Room N°2
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Kitchen 
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Room N° 1 : "Le Soulier Rouge"   : 1 single bed  + 1 Queen size bed 
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Room N° 2 : "Le Soulier Vert"  - 1 Queen size bed
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+ Access to a third room with 2 single beds  and private toilets is optional for larger groups :

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Facilities  Bathroom

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Other little details of this antique cobler's house :
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Access to a private Sauna (+35 euros)
 

Vacation rental features

Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
Beds
  • 2 Double Bed
  • 3 Single Bed
Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD 
  • Video Library
  • Stereo System
  • Sauna on demand
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
View/Location
  • Monument View: One of the room has a direct view of the old Abbey of Pontlevoy...
Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet) on demand (+ 12 euros / week)
Other Amenities
  • Owner's sauna available within one block from the House (+35 euros).
Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
Other Activities
  • Visit the nearby famous chateaux of the Loir Valley and a mushroom cave of 1000 year old !!!

Additional information and web links :
. Perfect location in center of Village
. Long bike path from house. Loire valley cycling check http://www.chateauxavelo.com)
. Bike rental available in Montrichard
. Pontlevoy is one of the village of Touraine with a museum in the street and an important artist community (painters , sculpters, filmakers, photographers)..
. 2 restaurants within walking distance  (l'Hotel de l'école, a gourmet dinner restaurant-reservation recomended)
. Pharmacy doctors and local shops withing short walking distance
. Local bakery :  fresh bread within 30 second walk and excelent pastry chef in the village !!! 
. Local pub "Le commerce" - French food warm tea anytime !
. Sheet rental and towels : 4 euros/bed + 1 euro/towel.  
. Wine tasting in the village (2 local wineries in town)
. We do not accept animals and prohibit smoking in the house. Sorry
. History of the village of Pontlevoy and directions

Rates        
.Full week (6 nights ): Off season 490 euros / week  -   Full season     650 euros / week
Off Season from october 31st until Mai 1st  / Full season from Mai 1st until october 31st.

.Week-end (2 nights) full gite (2 or 3 bedrooms) :  185 euros + 55 euros / additional night.

. 1 bedroom B&B  : 65 euros / night all season

Please add 35 euros for a mandatory end of stay cleaning and

Streets of the village :

 
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            Streets of Pontlevoy - Pub Restaurant "le commerce"

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 One of the 3 churches of Pontlevoy

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The market in Montrichard  (2 miles) Everything is fresh and amazing cheeses and wine....

Le village de Pontlevoy

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Town hall and abbey of Pontlevoy
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Some of the nearby chateaux :

       

 CHEVERNY 20kms                 BLOIS 20 kms            CHAMBORD 25 kms

    sa meute,son musée Tintin      des Comtes de Blois à Gaston d'Orléans       son parc,ses écuries

            

  CHAUMONT 20 kms         AMBOISE 15 kms          CHENONCEAUX 10 kms
  son festival des jardins   ancienne forterresse médiévale     le Château des deux Dames

 

 Hot air Balloon rides available..                        Bike paths from the gite