Domaine de la Tour: Normandy, France
Property
Two gîtes (formerly the stables of a chateau built by Louis XV) in an 18th century farmhouse, situated in peaceful countryside close to the town of Falaise, Lower Normandy. Each unit has 4 bedrooms (over 3 floors, with top and bottom safety gates on the stairs), fully equipped kitchen, an open plan living room, TV/DVD player, and private fenced garden.
Location
Domaine de la Tour is situated 1km off the main road, surrounded by 500 hectares (whatever those are) of forest and agricultural land. The nearest town is Falaise, just a few minutes drive away where you will find two large supermarkets, a variety of shops, restaurants, banks, bakeries, an aquatic center and weekly market on Saturday morning. It is within 30 minutes of the nearest coast and 20 minutes of Caen by motorway.
Sleeps
2-8.
Highlights
Laundry facilities. Paddocks with farm animals for your children to pet (April through November). Shared playroom with oodles of toys for small children, and table tennis for older children.
Good to know
Pack light. The people who run Domaine de la Tour can provide just about anything child-related that your heart may desire. See web site for details.
Contact
www.toddlerholiday.com
April 3rd, 2008 | by Jamie Pearson
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