La Vieille Boulangerie - Franceuil

La Vieille Boulangerie is a 2 bedroom vacation self catering cottage in a quiet village near Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley

The Old Bakehouseis a lovely restored cottage for two couples, with a large lounge-diner and 'en-suite' kitchen, laundry room with downstairs loo, two pretty master bedrooms on the first floor both with their own bathrooms.   The ground floor has an entrance hall with cloakroom, a large dining / living room with french window to the patio overlooking the village square; patio furniture including table and chairs; a large well-fitted kitchen; bikes inside the back door. There are two bedrooms both with en suite - each with a fireplace and corner 'salon'; we can supply baby equipment in the cottage and additional beds. The sunny patio is furnished with table, chairs and parasol as well as plants and a BBQ.   Off street parking beside the front door; there is also loads of parking opposite in the church place and by the shop

Prices    •   Availability south facing double bedroom with fireplace and large bathroom with slipper bath and shower large double bedroom with fireplace, east and north facing windows and with en suite shower room large lounge/diner with open fireplace and french window to the patio area well fitted kitchen with larder fridge, dish washer, electric hob and double oven laundry room with washer / drier, freezer and downstairs loo bikes enclosed patio vwith BBQ

Francueil is a pretty village just across the vineyard from Vrigny, with excellent village shop (butcher, baker and greengrocer all in one), bar (where they do bistrot style lunch / dinner)  The old bakery is situated right by the church in the village square.  The cottage is situated close to the river with a tow path to the Chateau de Chenonceau and also very close for vineyard walks - great for cycling.

Our cottages are situated in the heart of chateau country in the Loire Valley, valley of the French Kings.  We are well placed for visiting these wonderful historic castles;  favourites include Chenonceau (just a short drive or cycle ride), Amboise, Blois, Chambord, Chaumont and Cheverny, and west of Tours, Villandry, Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau.  We are also in the centre of the Touraine wine growing region;  our local wines are the Gamay grape, Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.  We are close to Vouvray renowned for its dry and sweet wines made with the Chenin grape.  We are also within an hour’s drive of Chinon, Saumur and Bourgeuil renowned for their Cabernet Franc.  Chinon is particularly interesting with its mediaeval streets and it was the site of the very first French Parliament.Visit Sancerre and Pouilly only a two hour drive by motorway and across country from the mediaeval city of Bourges, itself famous for its Cathedral.

view of square and cafe from living room	Dining area with view of Kitchen	Here is the dining area of the salon; taken from the sitting area .
Kitchen is walk through from dining area. We have an electric hob, double oven, dish washer, washer-drier (separate) fridge and freezer.	Sitting area - taken before the fireplace was installed TV / DVD (bring your own DVDs).

Bedroom one, facing south / east. This bedroom has its bathroom next door
Bedroom two - this room also has a lovely big chimney piece for an open log fire. it also has a very lovely corner shower room