La Canterie
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La Canterie is set in beautiful open countryside 1 hour southeast of Tours and Tours airport. We are a 20 minute drive from the lovely medieval town of Loches, the capital of the southern Touraine, in the direction of Montresor which is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (beaux villages). Montresor is 8 kilometres away, or a 10 minute drive. Our nearest village is Nouans-Les-Fontaines less than 5 minutes away on the Bis tourist route between Paris and Limoges .The town of St.Aignan is less than 20 minutes away and you pass through Zooparc de Beauval which is 15 minutes away. |
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La Canterie is a listed ancienne fermette longere typical of the Touraine area of the Loire Valley. Although no longer a working farm the buildings have been restored to respect the traditional use with original stonework, flooring and beams. We are surrounded by open farmland with a large forest behind containing plenty of wildlife from owls and bats through to deer and the very occasional boar. The chambres d’hotes /bed & breakfast is set up in a dépendance next to the main house and consists of three ensuite bedrooms each with a double bed. Breakfast is served in the dépendance downstairs which also has a small sofa corner. |
“France, and the whole of Europe have a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live!” Johnny Depp born 1963 Actor and Musician |
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The dépendance opens at the back onto our small orchard which can be used by guests to have breakfast outdoors or to simply relax in. Evening meals are available by arrangement. We are in the heart of Loire Chateaux area (eg.Chennonceau 20 minutes away, Chaumont 30 minutes away). The historic towns of Loches and St.Aignan are close by with regular markets and a full range of bars, cafes and restaurants. |
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| Nearby is the wine growing area of Touraine with many small wine producers.The wine areas of Chinon and Saumur are an hour’s drive away as is the area of Vouvray known for its sparkling wines. The village of Montrésor (a French "beaux village") with its own small chateau and riverside walk open to the public is 10 mins away |
“Do you know that charming part of our country which has been called the garden of France - that spot where, amid verdant plains watered by wide streams, one inhales the purest air of heaven?” Albert De Vigny born Loches 1797 Writer and Poet |
Links to blogs……..
Colin and Julie the proprietors of Our Loire maintain two popular blogs which shares their love of the South Touraine and La Canterie with the world. You may find them interesting and they provide a host of additional information.
Colin’s blog is called the Frugal Gourmet were he shares his love of cooking, friends and life.
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