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Price Range: £225 to £275 (GBP)

The Area
New on the market-Delightful restored tuffeau stone farm building situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Fontevraud L'Abbeye - just metres from the famous Royal Abbey (resting place of Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and Isabella, wife of King John.) A stones throw from shops including the boulangerie, grocer, butcher, charcuterie, creperie, lute and harp maker, gift shops, galleries, bistros, restaurants, hotels, and bars. We would recommend a tour of the Abbey . It has a fascinating history – The Abbey has recently been completely restored with government funding and has a marvellous cultural centre hosting many musical and artistic events, a bookshop, beautiful gardens, a Hotel and Restaurant. If you take a walk up the hill you will catch a breathtaking view of the Abbey. In the village, La Croix Blanche has an excellent bistro, creperie and restaurant . La Licorne,a michelin rated restaurant is just round the corner Dining out in this area is reasonable and the food is generally of very good quality. Local dishes include delicious mushrooms and freshwater fish. Vineyards and wine tasting is of course everywhere and there is excellent local wine. At the bottom of the road are the charming medieval villages of Candes St Martin and Montsoreau. We were really excited to discover them when we visited recently. The people are very friendly in this part of France and the pace is slow. The local patrons are mostly wine lovers and French families and holidaymakers. There are street food markets, flea markets, festivals and local events. Cycling is also popular with some dedicated cycle paths and there are outdoor pools in the area.

Location
Fontevraud, situated between Chinon and Saumur is an excellent location for visiting the chateaux, towns and vineyards of the Loire Valley.Further afield: Saumur is an elegant town described by the French tourist board as one of the top 6 towns to visit in France. It is the home of the French military riding school “Le Cadre Noir� and has an imposing fairytale castle.Buses run from Fontevraud to Saumur 4 times a day The large open air swimming pool is popular with teenagers and it has a theatre, cinema, shops and restaurants. There are good family campsites in the area. Chinon is a beautiful medieval town and has a castle which is a great place for children to explore,it commands breathtaking views.

The Property
The property provides comfortable accommodation for 2-4 people and includes 1 double bedroom, a large sitting room with double futon, farmhouse kitchen, bathroom and enclosed private courtyard with barbeque and garden furniture.Pas de Mimi is quite unique. It is in the centre of the village yet completely secluded as it is built around a private courtyard. Built in the local Tuffeau limestone it has been restored and renovated to provide a comfortable home yet it retains its original character. It feels wonderfully romantic. The living room is very roomy with large windows and plenty of light. You will be able to smell the bread from the boulangerie in the morning.

Angers Airport (Manchester) distance 40 min

Caen or Le Havre distance 240 min

St Malo distance 240 min

Paris by fast train distance 100 min

Property Features
Sleeps 4
Doublebeds 1
Bathrooms 1
Tv
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Traffic Low
Sightseeing 1
Romantic
Patio
Parking
Airport Tours Airport ( from Stansted)
Airportdistance 40 min
Walking On site
Cycling 99 Minutes away
Horseriding 15 Minutes away
Tennis 15 Minutes away
Nonesmoking

Property extras:
Please note that there is one double bedroom and a double futon in the living room. The courtyard is completely enclosed so there is privacy yet shops hotels etc are on the doorstep The Property is tucked away in the centre of the town, metres from the famous Abbey