Self-catering holiday homes: Marmande area barn

Make a holiday rental gite or chateau in Marmande, France your home away from home

Marmande is a 12th century bastide town located in Lot-et-Garonne, southwest France. This is a stunning rural region which has yet to be exploited by the busses of mass tourists. With a landscape consisting of 400 lakes, rolling hills and 500 magnificent castles, it is the ideal place to relax in the great outdoors and indulge in the luxury of fine French culture.

Things to do on holiday in Marmande, France

The countryside which surrounds Marmande is the perfect location for walking and mountain biking and riding holidays. There are adventurous terrains to be conquered, yet it is a very peaceful part of the country, where wildlife thrives. The numerous streams and lakes mean that taking a self catering Marmande holiday rental villa a dream for fishermen too.

The countryside is also home to a range of adventure sports too. Rock climbing, caving and pot holing are popular activities, and there are plenty of tours and boat trips around the region to be enjoyed.

There are many golf courses in the region too, the most famous and challenging course in the area being the Chateau Golf du Pallanne and the Golf de Marmande courses. Although these are both open to the public, you may need a handicap certificate in order to get a round in.

Places to holiday in Marmande, France

The town of Marmande is a fascinating place to take a self catering apartment or gite in the region. Built in the 12th Century, it has remained true to its original design, and much of the old architecture is still in use today. The lively town centre is a great place for shopping, and there are plenty of restaurants, serving dishes flavoured with the famous Marmande tomato. Taking a rental home in Marmande means that you have access to some of the finest walking, riding and cycling in the region too.

Weather in Marmande, France

Marmande receives over 2,000 hours of sunshine every year, with average temperatures soaring over 20?C from the beginning of May until late October. In the height of summer (July and August), temperatures average between 26?C and 28?C, with daily peaks into the mid 30’s (?C).

Flights to Marmande, France

Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) is around an hour and a half by car from a holiday rental villa in Marmande, with plenty of car hire rentals available from the airport. Flights to Toulouse are provided directly from Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN).

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