La Bordeneuve, Gascony Farmhouse

Nestled in the beautiful Gascony region of South West France with stunning views of the rolling Gascon hills. La Bordeneuve has been sympathetically restored retaining many of the original features whilst providing modern comforts. It is the ideal holiday location for large families or of groups of friends; tranquil, scenic and secluded with all your needs in one location. La Bordeneuve boasts its own fenced swimming pool with pool house, games barn, tennis court & orchard. We encourage our guests to help themselves to the beautiful produce on offer, from the fruit orchard. Additionally, on offer are a variety of cookery courses from 'Sorrel and Sage'. It should be noted that the garden room also has a shower facility. There is ample parking available. The owners are friendly, informative and helpful and can always be easily contacted. The house is semi-detached and during the summer we (the owners) live on-site. We will be here to answer any questions, and offer guidance for your visit. Wineries Tour: Gascony is central French wine country. Nearby are the vineyards of Saint Mont, Madiran, Domaine de Herrebouc, & Domaine de Pellehaut to name a few. Over the summer months there are many vineyard open days and activities for all the family. Auch Cathedral: The UNESCO Cathedral in Auch (the local town) is a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance, having been constructed at the transition of these eras in the 15th & 16th centuries, there’s a wealth of ornamentation to dazzle you. For the Kids: A wide range of activities are available for children such as Walibi theme park, Water Sports at the lake L'Isle-Jourdain & in Casteras Verduzan, canoeing in Condom, Quad Biking and amazing karting in Caudecoste. In the summer months the markets and festivals all have children’s activities. Monumental Staircase: The 19th-century project to connect the two parts of the city. has a neo-Renaissance style, with a statue of Charles de Batz-Castelmore d’Artagnan, a 17th-century musketeer who lived in Auch and inspired the novels of Alexandre Dumas. A historians dream! Local Markets: Vic Fezenzac - Friday am Fleurance - Tuesday am Auch - Thursday/ Saturday am Casteras Verduzan - Sunday am Condom - Wednesday am In addition, there are buzzy night markets at these locations usually twice a month throughout the summer. A chance for local crafts people and food producers to showcase their products. Beautiful meals, wine and entertainment. Cuisine: For a fine dining experience the local town, Jegun's 'Restaurant La Halle boasts a combination of traditional French cuisine and fine dining. Similarly La Table des Cordeliers, Condom has both a Michelin restaurant and a Brasserie. If you desire a traditional French experience try Le Tic Tic Gascon in L'Isle-de-Noé - €13 for 2 course menu! Auch similarly has a wide variety of eating experiences; our favourite is Daroles on the central square.