luxury real estate for sale Midi Pyrénées, France (page 37)

Completely renovated 19th-century château in the heart of the historic site of Lascaux caves and in the Vézère valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, close to the tourist attractions of Sarlat and Périgord Noir. The château and its outbuilding have 42 bedrooms, including 8 flats. The property is ideal for receptions, seminars and weddings. The château is set in 9.2 hectares of perfectly peaceful parkland, including 3 hectares of woodland overlooking the Vézère river. A heated swimming pool completes this haven of peace. 2 spacious living rooms of 130 and 150m², 3 lounges, terrace, reception room, sauna, spa, gym, car park. Caretaker's flat, professional kitchen, lift, 2 bedrooms with access for people with reduced mobility. Shops, services and schools 5 minutes away, Brive airport 45 minutes, motorway 12 minutes. Property presented by Corinne Frémont +33 6 11 47 76 42 EI sales agent Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

MANOR – PARK 1.4 Ha – TOURIST WELCOME – RENTAL INCOME. Near Verfeil, this beautiful residence, fully renovated, consists of a spacious private area offering the potential for 4 guest rooms and 2 gîtes (T2/T3) as well as 4 apartments (T1, T2/Loft/T3). The latter generate an annual income of €30,000. It is located in a tourist region between Toulouse, Albi, and Castres, close to a golf course. The estate benefits from a large wooded park and is equipped with a swimming pool and several terraces. Two access points with two parking areas (for reception and rentals) preserve the tranquility for all parties. The layout is easily modifiable according to your needs, wishes, and desires – the attics of about 120 m² reserve potential for development. The general condition is very neat. Fees are payable by the seller - Viola REICHARDT - Independent sales agent.This description has been automatically translated from French.

This 19th century townhouse, ideally located in a sought-after area close to the city centre of Albi, offers more than 250 sqm spread over four levels. Carefully renovated, it harmoniously combines the charm of the old with modernity, and bears witness to its unique character having once been two separate houses. The fairground bricks and wooden beams, subtly present throughout the house, create a warm atmosphere from the ground floor. It consists of a modern and friendly kitchen, opening onto a spacious dining room, ideal for sharing moments with family or friends. A practical back kitchen completes this space. In a privileged corner, a workshop bathed in natural light thanks to large glass windows opens onto an interior courtyard. A garage is added to this part of the house. On the first floor, a spacious and bright living room, benefiting from a double north-south exposure, offers a pleasant living environment. An office with period terracotta floor tiles, located on the same landing, opens onto a balcony overlooking the terrace. This level also houses a bedroom with a dressing room and a shower room with WC. The second floor serves two bedrooms with beautiful volumes, a spacious dressing room, a separate WC, as well as a bathroom offering a breathtaking view of the Sainte-Cécile cathedral. Finally, the top level is dedicated to a bright and spacious master suite, including a reading area, a large office, a dressing room, and a shower room with WC. Here too, the view of the Cathedral is breathtaking. The house also has a magnificent interior courtyard, intimate and peaceful, where the wooden slats, the pond and the touches of greenery bring an atmosphere of serenity. A staircase leads to a first outbuilding, while the terrace provides access to two other outbuildings (including a second garage), offering many possibilities for development. Gas boiler / Ethanol fireplace / Double glazing Mains drainage Garages Shops, schools, transport: in the immediate vicinity Ring road access: 8 minutes Toulouse: 55 minutes ENERGY CLASS: C / CLIMATE CLASS: B Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on energy prices indexed for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023: between 2,540 euros and 3,510 euros. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

[ EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY ] Just a few minutes from Albi, this magnificent fully restored residence will offer you absolute tranquility and high-end amenities. The vast terrace overlooks the landscaped grounds and allows you to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, while the barn provides a warm reception area around the pool. With a living area of over 200 m2, you will find generous and bright spaces, particularly in the living room with its splendid cathedral ceiling. For everyone's comfort, it has 3 bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor, and each is equipped with its own bathroom. The kitchen is inviting, perfect for family meals and has direct access to the terrace. This superb residence promises a holiday atmosphere at the gates of Albi; let yourself be transported, it is waiting for you! Béatrice GOODMAN (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: 878312578 - Albi.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exclusively, we present to you a new project. Exceptional location in the heart of the paved coast near Jean Arlaud.We are selling a small house of 60 m2 on a 179 m2 plot sold with a building permit to extend to 105 m2 - 4 bedrooms, a terrace, a small garden, and parking space for one car.* Non-contractual images.Cost estimates available upon request.This description has been automatically translated from French.

We present to you a magnificent apartment in the heart of the Capitole district, just a stone's throw from the Place du Capitole, Rue Gambetta in Toulouse.- Splendid apartment (large type 2 / type 3) of 73.54m2- Located on the first floor of a very beautiful Toulouse building- Very bright with an unobstructed view- Dual purpose: ideal for living but also an excellent rental or office investment (possible rent at €1,500)- Capitole parking and Capitole metro nearby- Just 5 minutes from Lycée Pierre de Fermat and the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University Toulouse Capitole- A very rare property on the marketOur team is available for more information.Strong choices in your investment.This description has been automatically translated from French.

We present to you a T2 apartment with terrace, located in the Rangueil neighborhood of Toulouse.- Very beautiful T2 apartment with a floor area of 42.7m2- Located in Rangueil, on the 2nd floor of a new high-end residence with elevator- Close to metro B, Faculty of Pharmacy- Large terrace of 10m2 adjoining the living room- Spacious living room with equipped kitchen- Large bathroom with Italian shower- Separate bedroomA very interesting property, ideal for investors.To find out more, our team is at your disposal.Strong choices in your investment.This description has been automatically translated from French.

The Landscape This superb Gascon property sits in an elevated position at the end of a long track. There are no near neighbours and views for miles around across the surrounding countryside. To each side, the valley drops gently away, woods and fields dotted all around, as far as the eye can see. The Gardens The gardens were the creation of a local landscape gardener at the start of the restoration project. The line of the land was modified to encompass a tennis court in an elevated position above the swimming pool, and as well as the dozens of roses, shrubs, trees and plants that were incorporated into the scheme, huge boulders or rocks were imported and placed around the pool side. The result is spectacular. The pool is a feat of design and a work of art. Its shape is non symmetrical and the line of water meets the line of the horizon perfectly so that it is possible to “swim into the view and over the horizon.” The waters cascade at the end of the pool into a rivulet and sweep around the side and back into the pool by an ingenious system. There is continual movement of the water. Access to the pool is gentle. The pool slopes down gradually, without steps, so that for younger children it is possible to play safely at the water’s edge. The current owners are keen tennis players, almost to a professional level, and the incorporation of a professional level tennis court was vital to their project. Discreetly located behind a stone wall, and in a raised position above the swimming pool area, a screen of shrubs and trees mask the court from view. A covered terrace area with its own kitchen, and cold beer on tap, provides a vast and shaded area in which to dine, or to relax between matches. From the terrace the tennis- court is almost invisible, the view is predominantly that of the swimming pool. From here it is all to easy to imagine, on our visit to the property, how this property has been used for many years as a place of fun and recreation. Sipping beer, to the gentle and distant sound of yellow balls bouncing on the court; the splash of the water trickling over the edge in the pool; deck chairs placed in sunny spots beside the water’s edge and facing the majestic view. Also of interest in the gardens is the second terrace to the rear, which is accessed directly from the kitchen/main reception area. This covered spot is the owner’s favourite place in which to dine with guests. The property also benefits from a woodshed to the rear and a vast garage/barn area for storage. And now for the house … From the front of the property this is a typical symmetrical and Gascon maison de maitre. When the owners first came to visit it, in their own words it was “pretty much a wreck, requiring gutting and complete recreation from the inside.” Initially the house was joined onto a barn and the restoration of the property has seen the incorporation of the original house and its adjacent stone barn into one fabulous and luxury property. Each internal detail has been thought about, and every item specifically hand-picked for the property down to the last detail. The Entrance The door to the property opens onto a formal entrance hall, with two reception rooms to each side. A wooden staircase leads to two upstairs bedrooms above. At the far end, the entrance hall opens onto the rear dining-room and kitchen area. We note that there are two staircases to the upper level. The first, the wooden staircase rising from the main entrance hall. The second staircase from the bar area, which rises to the mezzanine and an upstairs gallery, which in turn has a door to the rear gardens, and pool area. This property is built on two levels, with each level having access to the lower gardens, and the rear gardens and pool area. Two Formal Reception Rooms (Library, Snug, Music Room… what you will…..) To the front of the property, and from the main door, we enter the original entrance hall, where to the left and right of the door, are the original two reception rooms; once the only habitable rooms in the property. Today, in this original section of the maison de maitre , we open the door onto two beautifully dressed rooms. Both are used as formal reception rooms/ a music room/ reading room. The décor is elegant and timeless, and contrast beautifully with the rear section of the property which has been developed in the original barn. The Kitchen At the end of the hallway, the kitchen is a fantastic example of genius; where the cupboards have been individually designed, including the sink which is a work of art in itself. Hewn from a vast piece of black granite, our current owner jokes: “The artisan who made this, told us that this was the first time he had ever engineered such a gargantuan sink, and that the granite is so heavy, it would also be the last time.” The sink is tapered from a drying area, to two vast sinks, the work top flowing in seamless fashion to each side. With a black Lacanche oven, vital when hosting the large parties of friends and tennis players who come to the house, the kitchen is a design miracle, with a vast amount of storage carefully dissimulated behind hand crafted wooden doors. The Dining Room The kitchen opens onto the main reception/dining- room, with its original fireplace. There is a partial division of the kitchen and the main reception room by a wall which is in essence a row of wooden storage cupboards, to that the light from the kitchen window and the light from the far window of the reception room (overlooking the terrace area) flows between the two spaces. Currently the room is dressed with a long table running before the fireplace, in the traditional Gascon way. The rear wall has seen the incorporation of a large panel of glass, creating an invisible wall between the internal winter dining area and the summer terrace. This fabulous room has been created from the original barn. Behind the kitchen there is access to a downstairs cloakroom, with a fabulous stone sink, and the downstairs laundry- room. La Cave/Bar This property has been designed by a family that clearly loves to party and to entertain in style. It is no surprise that there is a private bar incorporated into the property, with the original beer barrels. A glass and metal window adds a contemporary note to this area, in smart contrast to the thick slabs of stone on the floor. With high ceilings and a view to the mezzanine area above, this is a fabulous party room. A small bar positioned in-front of two vast wine vats, is the perfect place to hang out with friends. With ample space for a dining table, this room provides yet one more place in which to entertain. Set back from this room, and just a few steps from the serving bar, there is a wine cellar. Cool, with a concrete floor, and shelving filled on each side, with the finest wines and spirits; the bar and the wine cellar will delight lovers of fine wines the world over. The Mezzanine/ Library The mezzanine runs as a gallery above the downstairs bar area, and has been fitted with elegant book shelves, to create a library/reading area. Here one can sit and read, while below friends sip wine at the bar. A rear door from the mezzanine opens directly onto the pool area, with its covered terrace and kitchen, tempting readers once more to put down their books, and take a dip in the pool, or sip an ice cold beer. Upstairs Divided into two distinct area, two bedrooms sit to the front of the property in what was once the original maison de maitre. These two rooms overlook the front and side of the property, and share a family bathroom. From the terrace area, two bedrooms share a gorgeous family bathroom, which has all the appeal of a five star hotel bathroom. The master suite has its own vast bathroom, with both a shower (created from a wine vat, circular in shape) and a sumptuous bathtub. The main bedroom also has a flight of wooden stairs leading to a room above, in the style of a Duplex apartment. There are two separate WCs on the first floor. In addition to the impression one has in this property of having come to stay at a luxury retreat (the bathrooms are truly a work of art and some of the most lovely bathrooms we have seen here at BLISS) there is also a dinky circular cupboard area on the landing, which opens out into mini kitchen, for tea and coffee, with a small round copper sink. Also on the landing, for the storage of all those lovely Indian cotton towels and bed-sheets, there are vast cupboard areas, which (as every cupboard in the house) have been individually designed by the finest carpenters. For further information, please contact Bliss Immobilier.

Sitting in six hectares of parkland, in a non-isolated location, this beautiful old property is located close to Auch, capital of the Gers, and benefits from splendid views over the valley. Its fine old stones have born witness to centuries of history and remain in excellent condition to tell its tales of time today. Located on the top of a hillside, the view is remarkable over the valleys of Gascony, reaching as far as the Pyrénées. The swimming pool is located in an ideal position from which to enjoy these views, sitting in an elevated position. The vast expanse of land lies to the front of the property with one nearby property to the rear (thus preserving the uninterrupted views to the south) The current owner has carried out a vast programme of restoration over the years, carefully preserving the original walls and the authenticity of the property’s medieval architecture, as well as preserving many original features internally. Today, though the property bears witness to major works carried out in recent years, it offers also an exciting opportunity to the next generation to lift the works to the next level in order to render it comfortable for modern living being somewhat sparse on the inside for the moment. One is easily forgiven for imagining this to be the 16th century and not the 21st internally - but this is in many aspects a blank canvas on which to design a remarkable home with spacious rooms and high ceilings Throughout the property the inside walls are exposed stone, the ground-floor tiled in more recent years. Fine examples of medieval history are preserved throughout : fireplaces, original vaulted walls and a wine cellar. With successive renovations, the owner lifted the veils of time and reveal the property’s hidden secrets, such as a magnificent Renaissance door. Who knows if further treasures await to be discovered ….

This 15th century castle is of unparalleled beauty. It has traversed the years, conserving a little of the history of each generation, undergoing vast restorations in the last thirty years, including the facade, the entrance-door, the mullioned windows with their beautiful lead glass panes, along with the restoration of the original beamed French ceiling by a master craftsman, and the installation of a Hungarian parquet from the same period and the rehabilitation of the 16th century wall of defense with existing stones. This property is divided into two distinct segments with the ancient watchtower on one side with its medieval foundations and walls and the 17th/18th century house on the other. The main house comprises a beautiful entrance with original floor-tiles, a living room of about 24 m² with its original flooring, and a large fireplace. On the first floor there is a bedroom with a shower room with a staircase leading up to a second bedroom on the mezzanine. On the other side of the entrance hall there is the original kitchen with its old floor tiles, its fireplace and bread oven. A second, more recent kitchen of 26 m² has been developed at the far end of the hallway with access to the garage. On the second floor there is a nice bedroom of about 24 m², a small vestibule and a bathroom. The ambience in the watch tower is completely different, and here one can easily imagine having stepped back in time. The rooms are large and spacious, and distributed on four levels. On the first floor, there are two rooms with new ceilings and an earth floor. On the second floor there are two rooms each with stained glass windows, and in one of these the original latrine. The second and third floors comprise one room on each level with period flooring. The Tower offers its future owners incredible potential for development and with the necessary renovations would give a new lease of life and modern purpose to this brave old building which has survived the centuries as a testament to the builders of the time, having entirely preserved its authenticity.

Proudly facing the snow-capped mountains from its hillside position, bathed with light throughout the year, and drenched with golden summer sunshine, this property is one of the most historical, and fascinating properties to be found in the heart of Lectoure. With two gardens, and terraces on two levels, this is a house of mystery, of nooks and crannies, and endless quiet corners in which to read or escape the world. Unique and magical, it is a hard task to describe, but allow us to accompany you into the ever surprising and unexpected world of this property. We enter the building from the heart of town and leave behind the bustle of village life, with the baker, grocer, wine-shop, and tea-rooms on our doorstep, and enter an ochre coloured external hallway redolent of a Spanish castell with a wrought iron gate protecting the entrance to the inner courtyard. Owned by the same family for over thirty years, this property has been a much-loved private home. Architecturally, it is an unusual and segmented property, at the heart of which sits an internal courtyard, from whence there rises a monumental staircase built in 1702. The property comprises two separate buildings one on each side of the courtyard. The north-facing façade overlooking Lectoure’s main high street and the south-facing façade, facing the Pyrenees. The North and South sections of the property are linked on ground floor, first floor and second floor levels by covered passageways with original wooden floors and ceilings. The property has traditionally been used as one single home but equally it could be used as individual apartments with a central communal area, or as luxury lettings : with five fully equipped appartements (each with kitchen and bathroom) and a top floor artist’s studio. The building comprises two appartements on the north side, three on the south side, and the artist’s studio on the top floor under the eaves. From the internal courtyard, where there is an old stone well, we descend a short flight of stone steps, pass beneath the south-facing building, and traverse an area where old stable doors currently provide storage for garden tools and dusty bottles of wine. The south-facing garden opens into an old stone outbuilding (currently used for parking) which in turn opens onto the rear street behind, providing valuable access to the gardens for works to the property or evacuation of garden rubbish. A private parking area in Lectoure is much cherished, and it is convenient to have an exit to the southern ramparts of town, especially during the summer months when on Mondays and Fridays the popular Lectoure markets are held and the main rue Nationale is blocked for vehicular access.

This elegant stone property was built in the 18th century on the vestiges of a much older building; an archbishop’s palace, dating back to the 14th century. The property, with its stone- pillared entrance, elegant parkland, 3 hectares + of gardens and lawns, in fine golden stone with its maison de maitre style architecture, offers a promise of elegance, space and light from the outset. It is safe to say, we are not disappointed. With high ceilings and a wealth of period features throughout, the property has been renovated to a high standard, with luxurious and comfortable fittings throughout to provide a comfortable home for year-round residency. The garden is filled with mature trees, and there are two natural water sources; including a pond which is filled with koi carp. The property is ideally situated within easy reach of Blagnac international airport, which is a 40 minute drive, with a local village with a boulangerie just ten minutes away. The current owners are spoilt for choice with local markets, being within easy reach of Mauvezin, Gimont and St Clar. With five luxury bedrooms, and 6 reception rooms, all beautifully appointed, this property provides a luxurious home which is inimitably and deliciously representative of GASCONY; and the traditional, spacious and tranquil homes for which the area is so well-loved with buyers from all over the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS VISIT BLISSIMMO.COM

LOCATION In the heart of the Ténarèze, in the north of the Gers department, well known for its Armagnac, the oldest eau de vie. It's also the land of the cadets of Gascony, the most famous of whom is undoubtedly d'Artagnan. Within easy reach of the cities and airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse (1 hour 45 minutes), and less than an hour from Agen and its TGV station. Everywhere you look you'll find villages full of character, some of them listed as among the most beautiful villages in France. A small path shaded by old oak trees leads to the property. Immediately on the right, past a huge hundred-year-old oak that seems to guard the grounds, the estate and its majestic tower come into view. PRESENTATION I, Chevalier Jean de Gascogne, invite you, citizens of the modern world, to follow me to the land of my ancestors. Here we are on my almost 35 hectares of land made up of vines, coppice, moorland and meadows. My ancestors decided to settle here, very close to a small ancient and medieval town that had to be defended. So, in the 15th century, they built this architectural gem! A rectangular, three-storey building made entirely of stone, wood and cob, it is a rare and perfect example of what is known as a Gascon fortified room. Some would call it a watchtower, because its dominant position allowed it to observe and protect the pretty village that was to become the first Gascon bastide. The tower is crowned with hoardings, a corbelled construction that allowed all kinds of objects or liquids to be thrown at potential attackers from above. In the early 16th century, openings were made to let in more light. Rest assured, my tower, although defensive, offers breathtaking panoramic views from several points! 360° views over the surrounding countryside! Windows onto the rolling hills of my native Gers, which so many people love to immortalise on postcards, or to be even more modern, what our young ladies and gents might call ‘Instagrammable’ landscapes. My tower certainly suffered during the Wars of Religion when Montgomery's troops passed through, as they did throughout the region. The two wells on the property and the silos filled with grain on the ground floor, in what was the guard room, enabled my ancestors to hold out during the sieges. I myself worked hard, with the help of one of my friends, to save my tower. The restoration of the roof and the corbelling in 2006 earned us a Heritage Award for its preservation. The years have gone by, and we're now in the 21st century, with its overcrowding and concrete, where space is becoming a luxury because it's almost impossible to find. On my land: space, light, blonde stones that reflect the sun like nowhere else! There's no noise or visual pollution, just the chirping of crickets, birds and the occasional frog in the little pond, offering their courtship to anyone who enjoys observing nature. THE 15TH-CENTURY TOWER The south door opens onto a room that was once the guards' quarters. The first floor, with its mullioned windows, was reserved for the nobility. A beautiful monumental fireplace where more than one boar and poulard must have roasted! On the ground floor, we can still make out the grain silo openings. A dividing wall separates this entrance from another room, which houses the staircase to the first floor. A beautiful south-facing arched double door brings a great deal of light into this space. We can also make out an old opening to the north, now closed off but easily reused. The first floor features the same layout as the ground floor, as well as a second large stone fireplace whose lintel has been restored. On the second and final level, we find the place where the town's protectors kept watch for any attackers. It's an incredible vantage point, with a breathtaking view! The framework and roof have been completely redone, under the supervision of a heritage architect, for which we won a prize awarded by the Société Arquéologique du Gers. This is also the largest level, thanks to the corbelling, which rests on the original stone corbels, as can be seen from the outside. THE EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY HOUSE Next to the tower is a single-storey house dating from the 18th century. The year of construction, 1768, is still engraved in stone above the door. This building, as the saying goes, is ‘in its original state’, which will allow the future lord of the manor to put his personal stamp on it without having to demolish an unfortunate restoration. It too has retained its fireplace and beautiful beams. But yes, I admit it, the person to whom I pass on the torch will have to love stone and history, but also major works! And at the end of all this effort: what a reward! SOME TECHNICAL NOTES The house to be restored measures 117.13 M2 including the attached garage. The three-storey tower measures 261.67 M2 The hangar measures 148 M2 Septic tank to be reviewed Two wells A pond Of the almost 35 hectares surrounding the estate, just over 2 hectares are planted with organic vines.

Romantic Château in search of loving owner to restore to former glory. Dear House Hunter, I am a beautiful and sizeable stone property. Some call me a château, but I resemble many things, from an elegant chartreuse, or manor house. My foundations are embedded in the 15th century, but over the years I have grown to resemble what you will most easily recognize as a sumptuous 18th century home, with high ceilings, tall window frames and many period features, from parquet and terra-cotta stone floors to my grand salon, which begs to host a ball should you so wish. Netherfield Park, or the Château de Courcelles have nothing on me! Currently slumbering in woodland, with English-style gardens planted to the front some thirty years ago, the first thing you will see on arrival, beyond my stoned and walled entrance, is a romantic summer garden, bursting with life. To the rear there are both raised lawns with walled gardens, and below a riot of woodland, a haven for birds and bees. On arrival and from the outside, I look somewhat more modest in size than I am. People say I resemble the kind of house publishers choose to put on the front cover of novels; stories in which there is usually a love affair and a mystery to unravel; but which could not have happened without the beautiful property itself. The house is always a central character; an elegant backdrop to life itself, where history can be made and new memories carved. To move here is to take on not just a project, but a lifestyle. A piece of history. As a château, I am proud of my brilliant Basque red front door, which strikes a colourful and elegant note on my impressive façade. With symmetrical windows, I am imposing. I have inspired many artists and photographers, being, if I do say so myself, rather an attractive building. I may have faded over the years, but it is easy to imagine that not so long ago my hallways bustled with ten full-time members of staff, who wore black uniforms with little white aprons, buffing and polishing my wooden floors and shining my lovely terra-cotta tiles on the ground floor. The kitchens were filled with bubbling pans; cooks bustling around to create sumptuous Gascon meals with all the fine local produce. The rear kitchen is the perfect place to prep vegetables or wash the pots. Throughout, my tall windows, which still retain their original glass, were brilliantly polished, sunlight flooding into the house from every angle. This is a property for a large family, a lover of history, or someone with a project, perhaps to create a small bijou guest house, or private hotel. Slumbering is all well and good, but like the proverbial phoenix, I’m reaching out across the mysterious and magical channels of the internet, to find the perfect owner who will undertake this restoration project. Although it is unseemly in my generation to talk of anything so mundane as one’s purse, I will say, that unless you are prepared to live somewhat rustically, just for the pleasure of spending time with me, I estimate a budget of 500 000 euros and upwards, perhaps a million, with which to restore my beautiful old bones. The sky is the limit but so is my potential. At a certain age, no-one likes to talk of their inner rumblings, creaks and all the little things that need to be fixed, but I must confess, my plasterwork has cracked and bobbled on the ground floor, some of my floor tiles are a little wobbly underfoot; my bathrooms meagre and more becoming of an earlier age. It would be lovely if my walls could be smoothed out again, and my creases ironed away. I feel I would do very well with some lovely chalk paint and colours. My insulation and heating need a little attention in order to provide some modern comforts for these old but rather lovely bones. For overnight guests, it would be nice to find a lavatory or two in addition to the two which are currently housed at the end of the ground floor and first floor hallways. I have a grand salon, where you could host a ball, as I mentioned. I also have a cosy living-room for family movie evenings. I have a big farmhouse style kitchen with a range, as well as a large utility room which has seen better days but is such a useful space. There is a hidden door in my dining-room, in the wooden panelled walls (one would expect nothing less in such an intriguing house!) where staff would organise serving dishes, during elegant family meals, when a host of guests would come to dine. There is even a family chapel, which has seen weddings and Christenings, although is quite empty now. When it’s time to sleep, there are five very large bedrooms on the first floor all with a sink and shower. The sixth bedroom which has fallen into disrepair, shares a bathroom with the master suite and could also be transformed into a dressing-room – but sadly this bathroom is currently out of order. For those who have a head for dizzying heights, a flight of stone steps runs from the grand salon up to the rooftop tower, where you can step out like a bird on a perch. Take care, this could be a fabulous place for evening drinks, but you will need to add some railings for safety. The view is fabulous, and from up here, you will appreciate the peaceful tranquility of the area: far from roads. A place where one can almost hear the trees growing; see the swallows soaring. My gardens provide a few unexpected quirks and surprises. Entry is from the ground floor level and ascends the majestic period staircase to the first floor, where there is a second grand door which opens onto a garden on the upper level of the property. This second walled garden is also accessible via both French windows in the Grand Salon. From here one can look down to the woodland below which has been left as a natural reserve. The upper walled gardens are reminiscent of the early 19th century gardens built at this time. On this level, there is a veranda and a covered terrace area for outdoor dining. I cannot deny, it will take a home seeker with heart and courage to take on this project, with so many memories of what the château used to look like, bubbling beneath the surface, if you have the drive to tackle a restoration project in this stunning and peaceful region of Southwest France, I am a Château more than worthy of your attention. This is a very special place, with a very special energy. On arrival here, the château stirs a sense of curiosity. Guests long to push open the grand front door and step inside to explore, which is just what we will do. Be my guest! Let’s look in more detail: The Ground Floor Entrance We enter the château via a brilliant red front door, where we find ourselves in a large hallway, that runs to the staircase at the far end. The central hallway is crossed by a transverse hallway at its midpoint. All the main floor rooms, and the cellar and barns are accessible via these two hallways. The floors have conserved their original terra-cotta tiles. On entering the main front door and the central hallway, a door to the left opens into the formal dining-room. The Dining-Room & Butler’s Pantry (“Garde Manger”). The room is dressed with a large formal table. There is a black marble fireplace, and the rear wall is clad with decorative wooden panelling. One of the wooden panels opens to reveal a secret doorway into a room behind, where staff would stack the plates and dishes, whilst waiting to serve the next course. The Chapel, Cosy Sitting-Room & Study Returning to the central hallway, we turn left, into the second transverse hallway. Here a door opens to an ancient family chapel, no longer in use. At the far end of the hallway, there is another door to the dining-room, and a door to the snug and cosy sitting-room, furnished with comfortable sofas and where the family gathers to watch television. This room has two big windows and a woodburning stove. Next to the sitting room there is a downstairs study room with on window and shelving. On the other side of the central hallway, along the second section of the transverse hallway, we find the domestic quarters and kitchens. The family kitchen & the Utility Room, barn & cellar These two sizeable rooms ensure there is plenty of space in the Château for food preparation. The family kitchen has space for a large breakfast table, a range-style cooker, and a sink and workspace tiled with old-fashioned Delft style blue and white tiles. With its terracotta floor tiles, and characterful large stone slab windows sills, opening onto the bucolic front gardens, the kitchen is a delightful room. There is a cosy woodburning stove in the kitchen, welcome when dining at the kitchen table on a cold winter’s night. The Utility Room Next to the kitchen accessible via the hallway and a door to the far end of the room, we find a second room, equally as spacious in size where the kitchen staff worked. With somewhat faded glory, this is nonetheless a very useful space, also with a large table and sink. The Barn & Cellar Opposite the rear kitchen there is a door to a vast downstairs barn, and a wine cellar. This room is ample enough to store a tractor, or any number of garden tools. The downstairs lavatory The WC is situated at the far end of the hallway leading to the kitchen, rear kitchen and the barn. The Outbuildings A door to the far end of the hallway opens onto the gardens, and several outbuildings requiring attention. The First Floor The original staircase turns upwards to the first floor and to a spacious landing, where there is a grand door leading to the upper gardens, covered terrasse and veranda. The Grand Salon This room is the pièce de resistance of the property. Impressive due to its size, formidable stone fireplace, and two large French windows opening onto the raised gardens, this is a gorgeous room. There is a terracotta floor, bathed in light from its vast windows and doors, and with a stone staircase to the tower, where there is a bird’s nest view of the property and the countryside for miles around. This is a room where it is truly possible to dine in style. Push back the tables and host a ball in true 18th century style. A wedding party hosted here, but with the ancient carved chairs, and central wooden table, one can imagine this room is fit for a king or queen to come to supper. It is almost baronial. A place to sleep after the ball… On the first-floor level of the property, distributed along two vast hallways clad with terra cotta stone floor tiles, there are five bedrooms each with a shower or bath, and a sink, and one bedroom which has fallen into disrepair which shares the family bathroom which is not in use and requires fixing. There is one toilet in the tower, above the ground floor toilet. The bedrooms are characterized by their size and light, their ornamental fireplaces and high ceilings. The Gardens The property has substantial gardens, both ornamental, terraced and wild, with a total of 13.5 hectares of land. The property has two terraced gardens, one at the front of the property and the second on the first-floor terrace which sweeps around a section of the house creating a very private garden area overlooking trees and distant views of the Pyrenees. There is an area below the terrace which is mown and houses the pigeonnier and an ancient fishtank. Our thoughts here at BLISS This property was clearly once a fine and sumptuous home and deserving of restoration. If you dream of an escape to the chateau in rural southwest France, this property has much to offer and a wealth of character. The building is not as imposing and overwhelming as one might imagine a chateau to be. Make no mistake, it is vast but is has the feel of a very substantial manor house, and one can easily imagine the works required to make it shine again. It is generous in size for a normal family home, though the last couple to live here in total tranquility, lived here by themselves for thirty years. You will need a very solid envelope to make this home perfect throughout. If you can live in rustic charm, and are prepared to do the works little by little, the property was lived in on a full-time basis until very recently. The location is utterly peaceful. This is a rare, and interesting find, and we are excited to share it with our buyers here at Bliss. On a technical note 11 main rooms 6 bedrooms 1 grand salon 1 snug 1 study 1 dining room 1 breakfast kitchen (kitchen incorporates breakfast kitchen) Amount of taxe foncière/property tax : 2,019 euros 2 lavatories Closest village : MIRANDE Agen : 1h 25 Toulouse airport : 1h15 Septic tank Oil central heating (to be changed) DPE Outbuildings Large utility room adjacent to the kitchen Cellar Workshop/Storeroom/boiler room Ground floor of tower with wine cellar Secret room (“Butler’s Pantry”) Chapel Garage for one large car or two small cars, with manual door Oil central heating which will need replacing by the new owner 4 electric hot water heaters (one in the bathroom not in use, not used) 1 woodburner in the small salon 1 woodburning stove in the kitchen Open fireplaces: 1 in the Grand Salon, 1 in the Dining Room (which will need checking before further use, but have been lit by current owners)

Beautiful stone cottage in heart of countryside with 2 self-contained guest cottages, 9986m² land This idyllic rural property is located close to the market town of Lectoure, and comprises a trio of ancient stone buildings which nestle in a small private hamlet, comprising a 17th century Gascon farm-house, a converted pigeonnier and a small guest cottage. These stone buildings from the 17th century or earlier, are steeped in the authentic Gascon charm, and provide a bucolic home both for year-round residence or as a holiday home. The property is located in a tranquil rural location, far from the road, and is surrounded by lovely old woodland, a large part of which forms part of the estate. The property is located a short driving-distance from the popular market-towns of Lectoure, Fleurance and Saint Clar, and is tucked away in a tranquil spot in one of the most sought-after area of Gascony. The airport in Toulouse is approximately one hour fifteen minutes away by car, and the fast train to Bordeaux, Paris and Toulouse, less than an hour away, in Agen. The property is beautifully presented from the outside, with a long private pathway to the house. The lawns and gardens around the main house, the pigeon-tower and the cottage, are made up of neat lawns, lovely flower beds and a terrasse area peppered with wild flowers and grasses. At the bottom of the garden, a small and private pathway leads us far away from the hustle and bustle of the world to a restful spot in a woodland clearing, a lovely spot in which to meditate in the shade of one of the many ancient oaks, or in the heart of a cluster of tall bamboos, which offer their dappled shade to visitors on a sizzling hot day. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS VISIT BLISSIMMO.COM Let’s take a look at the property in more detail : The main house : The original front door opens onto a typical Gascon hallway, which bisects the property in two. To the left of the entrance, there is a cosy sitting-room with a woodburning fire. The room is full of original features, from the fireplace, to the original door; the mantelpiece above the fireplace, the oak beams and floors. This is a restful room which like much of the property feels timeless. On the other side of the hallway, there is a large spacious kitchen/dining-room. With a central fireplace, equipped with a modern Polyflamme heating system, an Aga throws out its ambient heat adding to the warm and cosy feel of the room in the winter months. There are many characterful features in the kitchen, from the ancient storage cupboard with its old door, the fireplace, floors and ceilings. The room is dressed with eclectic individual pieces of furniture sourced over the years, and without fitted units, the room has a timeless aura which is in keeping with the rest of the property. The kitchen sink is tucked away in the far corner, and a large breakfast table beneath the window provides the perfect place to dine, work or listen to the radio over coffee. In the central hallway itself, there is a Godin wood-burner, and a small informal sitting area. Further down the hallway two rooms sit in symmetry, one across the hallway from the other. The first is dressed as a bedroom, the second (vast in size) is used for yoga and meditation. This room has a doorway to the garden at the front. The far end of the hallway leads to a bathroom, separate toilet and a wooden staircase ascending to the first floor. A door also opens onto a beautiful old stone barn, in the corner of which a laundry area has been created. First Floor (main house) The upstairs comprises a large landing-area, the far end of which has been dressed with chairs recuperated from an old cinema, to create a snug place to hunker on down to a home movie. The master bedroom is a vast room, divided into two by a brick chimney- breast which makes a natural partition in the centre of the room, with a sink on the side and the sleeping area beneath beautiful exposed beams, this room is spacious enough to feel like a small appartment! Across the landing, there is a second bedroom (with a considerable amount of loft space for another bedroom) and a shower room. What we like about the main house : The timeless feel of the property, with its ancient doors and windows, and roses around the door. This property will appeal to lovers of the romantic cottage style property. The spacious kitchen is used very much as a second reception-room. With two downstairs bedrooms, a first floor suite, and a fourth bedroom under the eaves, and room for one more, the property has an undeniably authentic charm and appeal. Our favourite room is the kitchen with the Aga, with its old pine table by the fireplace. One can imagine passing many hours in this room, cooking or beside the fireplace. The Pigeonnier This beautiful old pigeon-tower, so synonymous with the South West of France, has been beautifully restored to provide a quirky guest-house for friends and family. With a sitting-room and kitchen on the ground-floor, and a first-floor bedroom, and a beautiful ceilings with all its fretwork of ancient beams, this is a delightful place to stay, with roses round the door, and easy access to the path down to the woodland. The Guest cottage The second cottage, also provides independent accommodation for friends and family. The cottage is divided into two segments, with a bedroom and shower on one side of a sweet terrasse, and the sitting-room and kitchen next door. Parking A substantial hangar provides adequate covered parking space for vehicles and the family tractor, etc. The gardens The gardens are full of interest, with various different zones, from the section of wild woodland at the bottom of the garden path, to the neat lawns at the top, with their flowerbeds, climbing roses, shrubs and bushes. The gardens link the three buildings together harmoniously. This is a property which has enough outdoor space not only in which to stroll, but also to lose oneself down in the woods, where you can hide away from the world in the bamboo forest, or admire the views. On a technical note! This property has a Polyflamme system installed it the kitchen fireplace, which radiates heat and can be closed up for safety when not home, or used as an open fireplace. There is a barn fitted with a fully equipped laundry-room. There is also electrical heating.

We first discover this authentic Gascon property on a scorching hot summer’s day. Nestling in a small hamlet surrounded by a large plot of land to the front, rear and side the house has retained many of its original features. The property is sold with the walls of an old stone barn, which has sadly lost its roof. The barn is ripe for conversion (with planning permission) and provides a natural and impressive stone division between this property and its neighbour; lending one the sense of total privacy whilst sitting in a friendly, non-isolated position. We enter the property down a long driveway which runs alongside the barn. To the front of the property there is a generous plot of land and trees which screen the house from the quiet rural lane on which it sits. We enter the property via the original front door and find ourselves in a wide and spacious hallway with original terracotta floor tiles, smoothed by the patina of the years. The far end the hallway opens onto a rear terrasse where a luncheon table is dressed in the shade beneath a covered trellis area. Beyond here one can just about see the pool and pool house at the far end of the garden. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS HEAD TO BLISSIMMO.COM

Provence in Gascony: far-reaching & uninterrupted views of fields & vines A brief overview : This beautifully restored stone property sits in a peaceful and tranquil location in the heart of the Gascon countryside on 1.8 hectares of landscaped and enclosed gardens with many varieties of fruit and indigenous trees. The Pyrenées can be seen on fine days. With works to the property still under guaratee, the property has a new roof, full electrical re-wiring, plumbing, new kitchen and 3 new bathrooms and new zinc guttering. With an EPC rating of 'A' this property is both cost effective and aesthetic, restored tastefully throughout. With 7 main rooms, including 3 bedrooms, 3 shower-rooms, a vast kitchen/breakfast room, dining-room, library, sitting-room, laundry-room, stone terraces and 1.8 hectares of landscaped gardens with a wooden stable/tractor storage area. FULL DETAILS AND MORE PHOTOGRAPHS ON OUR BLISS IMMOBILIER WEBSITE. The question we sometimes ask ourselves, is how anyone can find the courage to throw themselves into a complete restoration project; knowing it takes time endless resources, and nerves of steel. The answer is sometimes as simple as “the views” and the “feel of these old stone walls when we first visited and fell in love with this place,” which is what the owners of this beautifully restored property told us on our first visit. The guidelines for energy efficient property in stone (Is this possible? ) Take a simple stone farm-house, of sizeable volume, forgotten by time, uninhabited for many years, and take it back to its barest bones and reconstruct it from top to bottom; the new roof, windows, electrics and plumbing. Allow in the light, and views, to create a space which flows from the entrance hall to the top floor, and as a reward receive an almost impossible to achieve “A” rating on your diagnostics report. The surveyor sat down to double check his figures, called for a drink and did much head-scratching. The sums were correct. This old stone property is now as easy to heat and to run as a modern ecological home. The story behind this property This is the story of this old stone farmhouse, transformed beyond recognition into a sumptuous and home of the absolute highest possible standards. This property is unexpected, unlike any seen by BLISS in Gascony so far. It is a polished gemstone in a sea of green fields and vines. The inside is bursting with joy and life and colour. There is something inside this property which is reminiscent of a shiny box of gems; there are pinks and greens and splashes of colour all against the beautiful muted tones of creamy stone walls and floor. The wallpapers are decadent and add colour, depth and character. You need a vision to create a home like this, and to be bold and daring in your colour choice. We have come to expect exposed walls in the period properties of the area, and yet to move away from the traditional and yet encompass it so beautifully; marrying both ancient stone and modern materials, you need not just vision but guts, and the result is both surprising and sumptuous. In this house you can peel back the windows (the huge glass window in the kitchen slides seamlessly into the kitchen wall) so when the sun beats down relentlessly, the owner tell us how she can sit by the open window and observe the garden, tangibly close, knit or read, and enjoy a summer’s day from the cool and comfort of the kitchen. There is not a single corner of darkness in this property, it turns outwards to the views and has been designed so that each room flows into the next.

This beautiful and historical building sits in the heart of Lectoure, one of the most beloved towns in Gascony, renowned for its wealth of shops, brocantes, and eclectic restaurants and tea-rooms. Lectoure is infused with life all year round, with a theatre, cinema and thermal centre, as well as a casino for those who fancy a flutter. This property sits in the heart of the historical centre of town with all its hustle and bustle, and yet provides a serene and tranquil home to its current owner, who has infused life into the property and much artistic flair; respecting both the history of the building and the local architecture of Lectoure. The property is impressive in size, impeccably decorated with perfect colours throughout; discreet chalky whites, creams and beiges. Subtle colours that capture the sunlight from the outside, and cast a magical hue as we glide from room to room admiring the period features. On the upper level at least, these feel in style more 17th and 18th century, with the old terra-cotta flooring, original fireplaces, high ceilings and tall windows. The foundations of the property, however, are very much rooted in the 13th century. Full details and more photographs on blissimmo.com .

Overview Embrace the growing trend for unique ‘tiny home stays’ with this wonderful opportunity to purchase your very own holiday park. Soak up the views and relish rural life in the heart of Gers’ magnificent countryside while earning a living from an established tourist destination which features 5 different styles of wooden holiday home and a pool. Set in six hectares of private grounds with woodland and pretty gardens, the new buyer can live on site in a spacious home which also doubles as a reception area and communal restaurant. You and your guests can also savour the views from a large, fenced swimming pool and a covered hot tub, and for younger visitors, there’s even a playground. The holiday park’s location just south of the popular and chic spa town Lectoure, in the northern part of the region, makes it best placed for tourists seeking a private, peaceful base offering ‘something a little different’. Toulouse Airport is only 1.5 hours away from an area growing in popularity to visitors from all over the world. A closer look at the holiday accommodation The park includes different styles of accommodation: two are two-bedroom wooden chalets and the remaining three, more traditional in design and better suited to a lone traveller or couple. The smaller chalets are studio in style, every inch of space has been maximised and outside is a charming veranda, with tables and chairs and breathtaking views across miles and miles of countryside. Inside is a shower room, and the kitchen is well-equipped with a hob, fridge and microwave. For extra warmth and adding to the cosy vibe, there’s even a little wood burner. Conversely, for hot summer days and nights, there is air conditioning. Step inside the larger wooden chalets The two larger wooden chalets offer practical and pleasant two-bedroom accommodation, perfect for couples and families. They have large decked, covered terraces with truly remarkable views across rolling hills and a patchwork of farmers’ fields. There is heating and air conditioning and each has a private shaded garden offering the perfect space to rest and relax. The main house The house currently serves as both a home for the owner and a reception area to welcome guests and serve them meals. There’s a professionally equipped working kitchen with robust stainless-steel cookers, preparation tables and shelving plus a larder and a separate laundry. The kitchen leads into a large dining room and from here you can access three double bedrooms of a good size and with plenty of storage, as well as a large modern bathroom with sink, shower cubicle and bath. There is also a separate toilet. From the outside, a part glazed door leads you into a lounge with stone fireplace and wood burner and also air conditioning. The space gives the current owners privacy away from guests and from here stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two additional double bedrooms. Fun in the sun for all The current owners are keen gardeners and have taken great pride in establishing pretty planted beds, flowering shrubs and in a configuration that makes the most of the woodland and gives each home-away-from-home shade and privacy. The swimming-pool with its stunning view is a welcome addition which guests of all ages can enjoy, in addition to the hot tub set in its own tiny wooden house. The children’s playground with swings and slides adds the variety of fun things to do. The property also includes a spacious attic, two garages and a hangar for extra storage. What we love here at Bliss We love the incredible setting with exceptional rural views and a true sense of escaping from the world in whichever perfectly planned holiday home takes your fancy. It would be a pleasure to hand this gem to someone who appreciates the opportunity to provide travellers and holidaymakers with a unique outdoor living experience at the heart of Gascony. Who will this property suit? Lovers of outdoor living with an appreciation of the countryside seeking a home with a seasonal income. It suits buyers attracted to an opportunity where you simply pick up and carry on the current owner’s good work as there’s very little renovation to do and they’ve an established customer base and reputation. However, someone with a passion for interiors and styling could really have some fun dressing the wooden chalets, adding to the charm and general appeal. (Technical information) MAIN HOUSE Brick house 5 bedrooms (electric radiators plus air conditioning) Lounge + dining room + reception area Professional kitchen Attic Wood burner 36 solar panels on roof Double glazing ADSL (fibre possible) 2 garages 1 hangar Swimming pool with alarm and fence Children’s playground STUDIO ACCOMMODATION X 3 Double bed Shower room & WC Reversible electric heating/cooling Wood burner Private garden WOODEN CHALETS X 2 2 x bedrooms Shower room & WC Reversible electric heating/cooling Private garden (Support information on PEREZ) (For top of page) 710,520 euros Agency fees included, payable by seller, 596 SURFACE: 210 m2 (+ 50m2 uninhabitable) LAND: 6.7 hectares) MAIN HOUSE: ROOMS: 2 BEDROOMS: 5 HEATING: Electric, wood, air conditioning PROPERTY TAX: 1100 euros CLOSE TO LECTOURE DPE: 229 / D GES: 7 / B

This traditional old farmhouse with its adjoining stable has been renovated and turned in to a delightful, much loved, family home, combining charm and cosiness with the practicality of every day living. Sitting in just over 5000m² of land, close to the thriving market town of Mauvezin, and only 45 mins from Toulouse airport, the property is perfectly situated in the peaceful countryside. The property is in immaculate condition with a vast kitchen/diner, utility room, pantry, large living room, office, bedroom and shower room on the ground floor and a further four bedrooms, bathroom and master suite upstairs. The property is spacious, light and airy, plenty of room for entertaining, or escaping the bustle and finding a quiet corner to lose yourself in the pages of a good book. Let’s take a look in more detail: The Kitchen and Main Reception Room The kitchen is a lovely room, very much the heart of this home, with its beautiful, oak, central island, custom built by a very skilled carpenter, perfect for the children to sit and do their homework, as a spacious workspace for the preparation of meals; or simply a convivial area in which to hang out and enjoy an aperitif before dinner. Originally the stable, the kitchen has doors leading onto the south facing garden and to the covered terrace. Practicality reigns here too, with a utility room and a pantry off the kitchen. The Main Reception Room This spacious room was once two separate living rooms joined together to create a fabulous space off the entrance hall. The original fireplace is a focal point to the room for those cosy winter evenings, or as an attractive feature in the summer months. The Entrance Hall This is the main entrance into the property, where we see the traditional layout of two rooms off a central hallway. For the current family in residence, the kitchen door is adopted for every day use and ease. The Office To the left of the hall is the room currently used as an office but could be a second downstairs bedroom, a music room, a library …. The Downstairs Bedroom A double bedroom overlooks the garden terrace and is situated at the end of the hall next to a separate shower room. The Shower Room A lovely, light, shower room with sink and WC, and an external door leading out to the garden. The First Floor A wooden staircase leads up to a landing, from which we access the five upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms. The Master Suite Luxurious, spacious, a perfect place for mum and dad to relax and enjoy some well earned peace, with their own shower and dressing rooms. The Four Double Bedrooms All bedrooms have been built in the eaves so they all have sloping ceilings and beautiful cross beams, great rooms for growing children or friends to claim as their own. The Bathroom Well designed, this bathroom boasts a claw foot bath as well as a walk in shower, WC and sink. The Terrace There is a large covered terrace outside the kitchen which houses the boiler room in one corner. The family use this as the summer dining room, another great entertainment area, capturing those welcome cool breezes on a scorching hot day and offering valuable shade. The Hangar Every property has need of storage space and this is no exception! This 240m² hangar can house machinery, vehicles, animals, the list goes on….. The Outdoors With a mixture of lawn and gravelled and stepped gardens in a Provençal style, with plenty of potential for expansion here. Currently easy to maintain, there is plenty of space to install a pool if required. Our thoughts here at Bliss This is a property which we have known for many years and since purchase, having seen it develop over time thanks in most part to the renovations of its current owners. Internally the house is in excellent condition, externally there is scope for someone with animals, or a passion for gardening. This property would make a fabulous principle residence. It is a fine house that provides accommodation for a large family. There is a sense of this being a ‘real year-round house’, solid in structure, and well maintained, as opposed to a lock-up and leave holiday home. This said, the gardens are designed for ease, and the property could also be used as a family home in the summer, and put to bed for the winter. What we love best! The property is warm and welcoming - with the vast kitchen as our favourite part. An invitation to cook, eat, play and entertain together, all in the peace of the gascon countryside!