The Retreat @ Le Grand Bois

B&B, Pool, Gite, Park & Gardens
Places To Visit & See Locally
Places To Visit & See Locally
We are perfectly placed to explore the wonderful region & departments that surround us.
Eymet A Well Preserved Bastide VillageEymet A Well Preserved Bastide Village
Eymet is just 7 miles away from us it retains much of it's original bastide buildings with impressive arched terraces etc. Like Miramont De Guyenne, it holds fetes & festivals many weeks of the long summersEymet is just 7 miles away from us it retains much of it's original bastide buildings with impressive arched terraces etc. Like...
Eymet Eymet
Eymet has a couple of good bars & Cafes, its also boasts both a Chinese & an Indian restaurant. So popular with the British is Eymet, that in the last census they equated to almost 67% of the population.Eymet has a couple of good bars & Cafes, its also boasts both a Chinese & an Indian restaurant. So popular with the British is...
Monpazier. Monpazier.
Monpazier is thought to be the most perfectly preserved of all the Bastide villages in the whole of France, & is a stunning place to visit, & take a leisurely stroll around it's streets & square with its beautiful covered market hall, which still retains it's original metal grain measuring barrels. Monpazier is thought to be the most perfectly preserved of all the Bastide villages in the whole of France, & is a stunning pla...
Monpazier. Monpazier.
With several good cafes, bars & restaurants, plus a few antique shops of note are approximately 30 miles away from Le Grand BoisWith several good cafes, bars & restaurants, plus a few antique shops of note are approximately 30 miles away from Le Grand Bois
St Emilion, Often Described As The Most Famous Wine Village In The WorldSt Emilion, Often Described As The Most Famous Wine Village In The World
What else can one say to describe St Emilion, other than its also one of the most beautiful villages too, There are so many things to see in the village that we could have included a 100 photos taken over the past few years on our frequent trips to it with family & friends, each time we find new places we haven't found or discovered before. We have include a few pictures. Approximately 38 milesWhat else can one say to describe St Emilion, other than its also one of the most beautiful villages too, There are so many thi...
St Emilion, Lower Village SquareSt Emilion, Lower Village Square
St Emilion is full of good restaurant bars some offering good value, although prices in April seem somewhat lower than those of June, July & AugustSt Emilion is full of good restaurant bars some offering good value, although prices in April seem somewhat lower than those of...
St Emilion, The CloistersSt Emilion, The Cloisters
The Abbey - Church of St Emilion appears to have it's origins in the Kights Templar period, there are several stone coffins that have had the normal desecrations following the annihilation of the Order by the King of FranceThe Abbey - Church of St Emilion appears to have it's origins in the Kights Templar period, there are several stone coffins tha...
St Emilion, Part Of The Original Fortified WallsSt Emilion, Part Of The Original Fortified Walls
These walls once surrounded the village, now with a house having been built in to the wall, using the the old wall as part of its superstructure.These walls once surrounded the village, now with a house having been built in to the wall, using the the old wall as part of i...
St Emilion, Part 2 Of The Original Fortified Walls St Emilion, Part 2 Of The Original Fortified Walls
This is the other side of the grand property that was shown in the previous photo.This is the other side of the grand property that was shown in the previous photo.
St Emilion, The Winding StreetsSt Emilion, The Winding Streets
One of the winding streets that lead from the square & streets of the lower village to the upper village. both areas of the village have wonderful place to eat & drink.One of the winding streets that lead from the square & streets of the lower village to the upper village. both areas of the vil...
St Emilion, Hidden Squares & CourtsSt Emilion, Hidden Squares & Courts
One of the hidden squares of the lower village, there are quite a few little hidden courts & corners to discover in both upper & lower parts of the village.One of the hidden squares of the lower village, there are quite a few little hidden courts & corners to discover in both upper ...
St Emilion, GatewaysSt Emilion, Gateways
One of the interesting gateways in & around, & between the upper & lower parts of the villageOne of the interesting gateways in & around, & between the upper & lower parts of the village
Cadillac Cadillac
Yet another of the pretty Bastide villages with some of its walls & entry tower gateways in tact, The world famous American car the Cadillac got it's name from the town, each year theres a large classic car show held in the town. Approximately 43 miles awayYet another of the pretty Bastide villages with some of its walls & entry tower gateways in tact, The world famous American car...
Typical Landscape Of Both Lot & Garonne, & The Neighbouring DordogneTypical Landscape Of Both Lot & Garonne, & The Neighbouring Dordogne
Note the beautiful rolling hills dotted with Walnut TreesNote the beautiful rolling hills dotted with Walnut Trees
Typical Farmhouses Typical Farmhouses
Such small fermettes are to be found all over The Lot & Garonne, & The Dordogne, many with their aincent Pidgeon towers & barns still in good orderSuch small fermettes are to be found all over The Lot & Garonne, & The Dordogne, many with their aincent Pidgeon towers & barn...
Roman BridgeRoman Bridge
We don't know the date of this Roman Bridge, but would suspect it is 2nd or 3rd centuary AD, the Kennel is still clearly visable, as is one of the wear ruts that has been repaired at some later date, it is amazing to think how many generations of people have used this bridge since it first crossed the river Dropt.We don't know the date of this Roman Bridge, but would suspect it is 2nd or 3rd centuary AD, the Kennel is still clearly visabl...
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- Home
- About Us
- Info: FR / D / NL / ES / I
- Reception Rooms
- The Pool
- The Park & Gardens
- Our Gite
- Tour De France 2017
- Whats Happening !
- Guest Chef Cooks For Us
- The Canadian Visit May 2012
- Contact Us
- Places To Visit locally
- Places To Visit
- The Wine Regions
- Fishing, Golf & Cycling
- Our B&B Rates 2019
- Our Gite Rates 2019
- Booking Information
- Film Lot & Garonne
- Trip To Satlat & Domme
- Guest Chef Cooks For Us Take 2