Holidaying at Pech Gris.:
You won't want to leave Maison de Lumière too often to explore the local region! A stunning hillside home with spectacular views from two terraces and the swimming pool. Spacious, light and airy accommodation offering a secluded, rural setting. The living room; dining area and ground floor bedroom all have large sliding glass doors opening onto the semi covered terrace/garden with long views across the valley. The terraces are ideal for dining on summer evenings, one with barbecue - with seating for 10 - to drink wine and watch the sun go down in wonderfully peaceful, calm surroundings. Sit around the pool watching the buzzards soar whilst enjoying the tranquil setting and still only five minutes drive from the market town of Prayssac where all amenities can be found - pavement cafés; restaurants; boutiques;cinema; sports facilities; supermarkets; chemists all within easy reach. The main town of The Lot - Cahors, is 40 minutes drive. Sport and leisure activites all within easy reach.
Markets and Fairs:
Shops, supermarkets and weekly produce markets are at Puy l'Evêque (9km) and Prayssac (4km). Visit Cahors, our nearest main town, with the Pont Valentre and old quarters; Cahors Blues & Jazz Festival in July. The Lot has charming villages and hidden treasures, frescoed churches, natural springs and old washing stones, dinosaur footprints, small museums and local craftsmen. Les Arques and the Zadkine museum; or the châteaux of Biron and Bonaguil, imposing hilltop castles; Monflanquin, Monpazier and other bastides with arcaded squares (in neighbouring Lot-et-Garonne & Dordogne). In July and August villages organise evening markets with regional specialties and in summer there are many wine fairs and music festivals. Discover the wine of Cahors with wine tasting at a friendly vineyard. Toulouse is the nearest main airport, but Bergerac is served by Ryanair and other low cost airlines.
Winter in the Lot Valley:
Maison de Lumière is available for rental all year round. Autumn and winter are very enjoyable months in the Lot. The house is fully centrally heated by under floor gas heating plus a wood burning insert where the popluar 'grillades' can be cooked. The winters are short and less damp and windy than northern Europe. Hoare frosts are spectacular in January and February bringing out the photographers and artists. Numerous winter markets and fairs add to that lovely special atmosphere.
Other Activities:
canoeing; cinema, markets, wine tours, boat trips, wine fairs, music festivals, hot air ballooning.
