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                   Vix Gite
               2 Bedrooms,  Sleeps 4, Changeover Saturday
LOCATION
This character cottage offers you an attractive rural riverside setting. Situated near the village of Vix on the edge of the "Green Venice" area of the Vendee. Vix is well known for its wine and you can taste and buy at many of the local wine producers. The village  offers basic amenities, bakery, grocery shop, bars and the nearest town and supermarket is at Marans or Fontenay-la Comte. The surrounding area has numerous canals and the quiet lanes are ideal for walking and cycling. There is a nature reserve at 500m offering great opportunities for bird-watching. Cycle hire is available at Marans or Arcais (delivery possible).


Our area of the Marais Poitevin is also known as the Venise Verte (Green Venice) and is world renowned by artists who come here for the light, the variety in the innumerable shades of green and to capture the magic of this enchanting area. The landscape is criss-crossed by a system of canals lined by willows and poplar trees. The canals are surrounded by green vegetation which is where the name of Venise Vert originates. The river Sevre runs through our area and along the banks are many pretty villages including Coulon (often referred to as the capital of the Venise Vert), Damvix and Arcais. At each of the villages you can hire a flat bottom boat to explore the canals or just take a gentle stroll along the many quiet footpaths. We are just minutes away from some great fishing spots which are a paradise for fishermen and a local nature reserve which can be enjoyed by wildlife lovers.
15 minutes away is Fontenay-le-Comte our nearest town with the old town surrounding the catherdral, the Chateau de Terre Neuve, many shops, restaurants and a market every Saturday morning.
30 minutes away you will discover Mervent forest where you can walk or cycle within this beautiful area of forest and lakes. The forest has over 200 kilometres of well marked footpaths and offers some of the best walks to be found anywhere in the Vendée. Close by is Vouvant “one of the most beautiful villages in France” which is a haven for artists.
La Rochelle the third most visited town in France is a beautiful historic harbour town with numerous restaurants located around the port, a colourful daily food market and cosmopolitan shops. Here you can take the opportunity of finding that special bottle of wine or trying some of the 600 cheeses produced in France. You will also find one of the largest Aquariums in Europe with an amazing shark tank and marine life from all over the world. Anyone feeling a little adventurous can also take the local bus service from Vix to La Rochelle passing through some of the villages and small towns en route.
Located over the toll bridge from La Rochelle is the stunning island of the Ile de Re, known for its “fleur de sel” (the finest salt), sandy beaches and with over 100 kilometres of cycle routes (you can hire bikes on the Island) it is a paradise for cyclists. On the island you will find many villages and small towns to visit, one of the most famous being St Martin-de-Re which is a lively bustling town set around a harbour filled with brightly coloured boats. There are many chic boutiques to visit, along with a market which is open every morning, or enjoy a drink or a meal at the numerous cafés and restaurants on the harbour front.
Further afield but within 90 minutes are the theme parks of Puy de Fou and Futuroscope which are big tourist attractions for both the young and young at heart.  Le Puy de Fou, the famous French historical theme park - a fantastic day out which is well worth a visit.  There is also a nightshow - Cinescenie which needs to be booked in advance.
Or you may like to visit Parc du Futuroscope (the European Cinema Park) near Poitiers where children will enjoy state of the art entertainment.

Activities: Walking, Cycling, Golf, Bird watching, Fishing, Horse Riding and Wine Tasting
For wine lovers Vix has its own award winning wine and wine tasting at the Mercier vineyard can be arranged.


Travel
Nearest airports are La Rochelle and Nantes, 40 mins and 1 hours drive respectively. Poitiers is also accessible by car in 1 hour 30 mins.
The driving times from the channel ports are St Malo (3 hours), Caen (4 hours) and Cherbourg (5 hours), Calais (6.5 hours). Use of a car is advisable.

CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNTED FERRY PRICES
Email:    info@gitesvendee.co.uk

Tel:         0117 3296187
Mobile:   07505 805370
Welcome to our lovely 2 bedroomed self catering gite located in the centre of the village, Vix, a typical French village in the South Vendee and in the heart of the Marais Poitevin region of France.
The gite was originally a Scierie (saw mill) which has now been converted into a modern first floor gite retaining many original features including a 200 year old oak “A” frame beam along with oak window lintels and exposed stone walls in both the main bedroom and open plan lounge and kitchen.

Facilities include WIFI  and   Heated swimming Pool.
Accommodation
Our first floor gite has its own front door and comprises of an open plan kitchen / dining room / lounge overlooking your own terrace area.
The kitchen is modern and fully equipped with electric oven, 4 ring electric hob, fridge/freezer and micro-wave.
There is a modern style dining table for 4 people.
Separate utility area with washing machine and storage area is located on the ground floor.
The lounge has two, two-seater settees, wide-screen TV with English freeview and DVD player.
There is a selection of DVD’s and books for you to enjoy during your stay.
Free WIFI
is available throughout the gite.

Bedroom One = Double bed, 2 bedside tables with drawer, wardrobe with shelving
Bedroom Two = Two single beds, 1 bedside table with drawer, wardrobe with shelving

The family shower room comprises of toilet, washbasin with built in cupboard and mirror, shower cubicle.

Bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer are provided.

OUTSIDE
The gite comes with its own terrace area and includes a charcoal barbeque and table and chairs, perfect for relaxing in the sun. You can also benefit from the heated swimming pool (4m x 7m) located within the Farmhouse just across from the gite. Sun loungers and chairs are around the pool for your comfort.


The garden is walled and secured and includes a lawn area as well as a beautifully maintained flower area. All outside areas are maintained to a high standard and both pool and garden will be maintained by the owners during your stay.
We also have bikes available to explore the area*
Secure Parking

No children under 3 years old.

NO SMOKING and NO PETS ALLOWED
PRICES
07 September 2013  - 12 April 2014      £360 per week 
12 April 2014             -  31 May 2014      £415 per week
31 May 2014              - 19 July 2014       £470 per week

Prices are per week and include hire of bed linen and house towels  -  You will need to bring your own pool/beach towels.
A 30% non refundable deposit is required per week booked to secure your holiday.
Remaining balance in full is required 12 weeks before the start of your holiday, including a £100 security bond that will be fully refundable if no damage is caused to the property and that it is left in a clean and tidy condition.

Changeover day is Saturday. Arrival is after 4pm and departure no later than 10am.

Out of peak season we may be able to offer long weekend breaks, please contact us for availability.
GUEST REVIEWS
Perfect hosts in a perfect house/home can't wait to come back, food amazing

Unbelievable hosts who made our stay so welcoming, comfortable and a memorable experience of France

Very good hosts, food excellent, accommodation to a very high standard, definitely be coming again.

Fantastic stay, pool was great fun, very relaxing, beautiful home.

Great time, great food, excellent hosts and a great base for La Rochelle.

One word, 3 syllables FAB-U-LOUS !!!! has the absolute WOW factor, hostess's with the mostest, beautiful scenery, never slept so long in my life such comfortable beds, totally relaxing.

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