Single storey detached stone gite with garden and pool.

About the property

Logi Marguerite is a detached holiday home with all services, set in its own garden. It is part of a property which is one of five farms in a commune set in a quiet area of un-spoilt Deux-Sevres
The Futuroscope at Poitiers, and the lovely beaches of the Vendee coast are an easy drive away.

Logi Marguerite is situated near the large town of Bressuire, which almost directly west of Poitiers on the map.
Logi Marguerite stands apart from the farmhouse, the main house on the property The property is one off 6 farms forming a small commune called 'La Richardiere', so called because Richard the Lion Heart rested in the area on his way to the Holy Land during the Crusades.

A small supermarket in the nearby village is less than 5 mins away Most shops are open to 7 30 pm, but watch out for the 2 hour lunch time break in smaller places (often garages close as well)

There are local open and covered swimming pools, two local riding schools, local fishing for trout and perch ,with many rivers and lakes (This needs a license, but it lets you fish anywhere) .

There are two local Tennis courts, and many areas of tourist and historical interest. Hiking and walking is easy. there is little traffic , and there are many historical Chateaux , windmills. churches, and little towns to explore as well as woodland .
Although your holiday home is quiet and out-of the-way, hyper market shopping and other amenities are only 10 min away in the town of Bressuire, A market is held on Tuesdays, and there is an 11 th - century Chateau which can be visited. as well as tempting cake shops!

In the Summer, there are many local fetes at the weekend in small villages, at which you will feel completely at home There is dancing. music, food. beer and wine.

Larger centers such as Cholet and Niort are about 45 min drive Many tourist locations and picturesque towns are 'with in easy traveling distance, and the 'Future scope' near Poitiers (about 1 hrs drive) is worth at least one day's visit, Towards the west the coast offers resorts such as La Rochelle, Sable d'Olonne, and many small, unspoiled beaches within easy reach ( about 1.5 hours). To the North is Saumur and the Loire valley, and to the South the Dordogne, making this holiday home an excellent centre to explore from.

Driving is a pleasure in this area - good, straight roads with little traffic It is completely different from the UK - relax and enjoy the drive! Fuel is cheapest at Supermarkets - you'll see signs in towns directing you to them You usually fill up, then pay at a drive-by window as you leave.

The area to the west is well known for seafood. oysters, mussels. eels etc. , but a whole variety of tastes is catered for There are many restaurants close by offering international, ordinary, and good French-style food, and you can choose the sort off food you like without problems .A good bet for lunch is the fixed-price 'Menu', which you will see outside restaurants 10 euros buys a four-course meal, usually with some choice , and sometimes with wine included .


The people in this area are natural and friendly, and you will find a great deal of tolerance and patience in helping you if you have little or no French .