Bleu Lavande, a recently restored farmhouse, situated in Juillaguet near Villebois Lavalette a small, peaceful, village close to Angoulême on the the Charente/Dordogne border. Bleu Lavande offers spacious holiday accommodation as a year round base for exploring South West France.

Restored by the English owners to a high standard, Bleu Lavande offers spacious, tastefully furnished and well equipped accommodation, central heating plus wood burning stove. The property has a private courtyard, large private garden and enclosed swimming pool. Cleaning Service available if required.

Juillaguet near Villebois Lavalette is situated on the Charente/Dordogne border 25 klms from historic Angoulême. Within 5km, Villebois has an excellent supermarket, bakers, boucher/charcutier, Post Office, Tabac, bars and an excellent restaurant. The neighbouring village of Ronsenac has a cafe bar.

How to get there....

Bordeaux International Airport is 1.5 hours drive away. There are also flights from various airports in the UK to Poiters and Bergerac, both an easy drive away.

What to see when you are there...

• Historic Angouleme - regional capital of the Charente

• Cognac - visit one of the great distilleries - a tour around the Otard Distillery is particularly good!

• Aubeterre - said to be one of the prettiest villages in France!  Visit the spectacular underground church.

• Brantome - A spectacular riverside setting makes Brantome a popular place to visit. It's historic caves and Friday market make it a popular tourist destination.

• St Emillion - beautiful medieval village, sample wine from one of the fine vineyards.  Excellent Tourist Office in the village centre.

• Bordeaux - Great for sightseeing, shopping and of course the wine

• Poiters - Futuroscope the cinematographic theme park is a must for all ages