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Rural Holiday Cottage, 30 minutes from Bordeaux. Sleeps 4-6 persons. |
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France , Bordeaux , St. Savin de Blaye |
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Children playing in the play area can be seen from the patio of the cottage, giving parents complete peace of mind.
The rest of the grounds extend to over 9 acres, giving you plenty of room to run, hop, skip, jump, play hide `n` seek and many other games. Perhaps you could even let the children join in too!
For those house-hunting in France (either for permanent or holiday homes), we are centrally located to explore the Bordeaux, Gironde, Charente, Medoc & Dordogne regions.
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 city of Bordeaux
Just 45kms or a 30 minute drive away from "Jappeloup" is the bustling city of Bordeaux. The name alone conjures up vivid images of boulevards, cafes, bright sunshine and, of course, red wine! Indeed it is all this and much, much more! Full of neo-classical architecture, well-tended public parks and squares and excellent museums. Cinemas (one showing films in English), Karting, Bowling, Theatres and the like, are all to be found. In fact Bordeaux has every entertainment you`d expect to find in such a major city.
Finding the right place to eat or drink should be no problem, from Japanese restaurants to fabulous French seafood cuisine, Bordeaux has it all.
For shopping, head to the Gambetta area where you will find streets and streets of "just what you wanted"!
At night Bordeaux "bops" with plenty of bars and clubs staying open `til the early hours.
For a novel view of the city, day or night, try the captive balloon on the banks of the Garonne River. This lifts passengers 150m into the air to give them a stunning, panoramic view of Bordeaux.
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 St. Savin de Blaye
Is a small, typically French village surrounded by vineyards. It has a pizzeria, newsagent/tabac, bakeries, hairdresser, bank, pharmacies, tourist office, supermarket and post office. It also boasts a `Disco` of sorts, although in the UK the Trade`s Description Act might have to be applied! In summer it opens up at lunchtimes as a Snack Bar/Creperie.
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 Wine tour
Walking and cycling are well supported locally with many "official" routes available free from the tourist office. We can also arrange for up to 4 people to be given a personal guided tour around local vineyards and chateaux with an English speaking wine expert who will explain the process of winemaking from start to finish. A tasting with the opportunity (but no obligation) to purchase the wines you have seen being made finishes the tour. As you know you don`t have to drive, you can taste away with a clear conscience!
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 Market
A small market is held every Monday in one of the town`s two squares. Larger, more impressive markets can be found in surrounding villages, many within a 15 minute drive. Also within 15 minutes are two lakes with man-made sandy beaches and safe swimming. Both have restaurants, entertainment, horse riding, children`s play areas and water sports. One also has a large open-air swimming pool.
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