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WELCOME

 "La Vieille Forge"

  Testimonials

  The Area

THE HOUSE  - the living area

THE HOUSE – the bedrooms

THE GARDENS

LOCAL INFORMATION

HOW TO GET THERE

BOOKING

 

"La Vieille Forge" (4 bedrooms, sleeps 6 / 9)

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Bienvenus! and well done!  You have discovered "La Vieille Forge" (The Old Forge), the perfect choice for the discerning holidaymaker.  In the heart of rural France (3 hours from Paris, less than 2 from Limoges, 250-300 miles from most ferry ports), this spacious village house offers peace and seclusion, beautiful views over the nearby fields and all the flavour of the French country-life of old, as well as the comforts of modern living.

If you are looking for a de-stressing holiday, yet filled with character and unforgettable flavour, "La Vieille Forge" is the choice for you.

 

 

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Testimonials

As soon as you set foot in "La Vieille Forge" you feel the rhythm of life slow down and stress fade away, as you immerse yourselves in the tastes and perfumes of French life.

This is what some of our guests have said about "La Vieille Forge":

·         Soooo quiet!  Great house.

·         Location fantastic!!  People welcoming!!  (…) We had a wonderful stay.

·         We are completely enchanted by "La Vieille Forge", Vijon and its surroundings. (…)  A week is not enough to explore even the most local treasures.  I hope to come back soon.

·         The area is a gastronomic goldmine!

·         A very peaceful and relaxing holiday (…).  Lots of good places to visit within 30 minutes to an hour’s drive.

·         We had a great time (…).  I wish I could retire here.

With its space and seclusion, "La Vieille Forge" is ideal for couples looking for a romantic hideaway and for families with children of all ages and /or pets, and it is a very good value option for groups of friends of up to 9 people. 

This old and charming house offers simple but comfortable accommodation and (although it is situated in a village with a shop and bar only a few meters away) it is also immersed in the countryside, which can mean the occasional encounter with the wildlife, or with a herd of cows heading down the road or mooing in the fields nearby.

 

The Area

"La Vieille Forge" is situated on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Vijon, Indre, where the Loire Valley (the valley of French fairy-tale castles) meets the volcanic region of Auvergne (famous for its mineral waters and dramatic landscapes).  This is the beautiful, colourful Berry countryside of gentle hills and vigorous, sparkling rivers, where lusciously green fields are punctuated by the pale gold and russet of the Limousin cows, characteristic of this region.

Inextricably associated with the great novels of the 19th century writer George Sand, who was born here and populated her writing with the landscapes and people of the “Dark Valley”, this unique part of France offers the possibility of a holiday immersed in nature and punctuated by physical activities (water sports and canoeing, rambling and cycling; visits to gardens and natural parks), as well as imbued with history, art and culture (châteaux, churches, museums, archaeological remains).  Or you can visit one of the villages that claim to be the very centre of France (there are more than one, of course!).  But you may just prefer a quiet and relaxing time soaking up the sun in the beautiful gardens of "La Vieille Forge" or enjoying the excellent wine, tasty cheese and rich country food that can be found everywhere.

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