Villa FR5040
This villa sits in the famous vineyards of Cahors, and is owned by the former president of a famous jewellery brand who beautifully renovated the property.
After falling in love with the medieval Château, he bought it back to its former glory, perfect for experiencing the peaceful surroundings of this beautiful area.
Split into two parts, the charming and cosy living area is separated from the delightful summer area with its swimming pool, kitchen and games room.
The sumptuous beds and antique furniture found in the six en-suite bedrooms offer an air of decadence to the property, with the whole house full of exquisite art and sculptures.
Outside, the swimming pool and Weber barbecue are perfect for relaxing among the stunning landscape of the vines and gentle hills.
The Lot river is surrounded by some of the oldest vineyards in Europe.
Mainly producing the Malbec grape, the estates are easy to visit to allow you to sample some of this delicious wine.
If food is your thing, the markets of Cahors are a wonderful visit on a Wednesday or Saturday morning.
The medieval cobbled lanes are delightful to explore, whilst heading further north to the valley of Dordogne will show you many more idyllic places. This villa sits in the famous vineyards of Cahors, and is owned by the former president of a famous jewellery brand who beautifully renovated the property.
Main House Interiors
Ground Floor
- Living room with fireplace and large library
- Dining room
- Kitchen, well equipped including dishwasher, two gas ovens, fridge, freezer and microwave
First Floor
- Bedroom (17m2) with double bed (180x200cm) and air-conditioning/heating. Bathroom and private WC
Top Floor (via a narrow spiral staircase)
- Bedroom (24m2) with double bed (180x200cm) and air-conditioning. Bathroom with shower and bath plus private WC_x000D_
Second House (connected to Main house via walkway)
Ground Floor
- Summer kitchen (30m2), facing swimming pool, well equipped including electric cooker, dishwasher and dining table
- Children’s bedroom (10m2) with twin beds (90x190cm each), air-conditioning and bathroom with shower and private WC. Underfloor heating
- Master bedroom (20m2) with double bed (180x200cm), air-conditioning and bathroom with bath and shower. Underfloor heating
- Home cinema/games room with table football, poker table and home cinema system
- WC
- Utility room with two washing machines and a dryer x000D
First Floor
- Bedroom (18m2) with double bed (160x200cm) and air-conditioning. Bathroom with bath and shower
- Bedroom (22m2) with double bed (180x200cm) and air-conditioning. Bathroom with bath and shower
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (16mx6m), open May to October. Pool safety alarm
- Weber BBQ
- Table tennis
- Bikes (rental fee applies)
- Pond
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Air-conditioning (in the bedrooms, see above)
- TVs
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Poker table
- Bikes (rental fee applies)
- Library
- Washing machine (x2) and dryer
This villa is set in a rural location in the heart of a beautiful vineyard, in the Lot region of southern France.
The nearest village (8km) is a 10-minute drive away where there is a very good restaurant as well as a lovely grocery store and bakery.
The River Lot is also only a ten-minute drive away – ideal for fishing, river swimming as well as boat hire. River cruises take you out to explore Cahors (May to Sept) or there are day trips in July/August all the way from Cahors to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. The wildlife along the river is beautiful, spot otters or rare birds in the wonderful landscapes along the river’s banks.
Wine-lovers are invited to the owner’s prestigious winery, just 10km away, where they can have a VIP private tour and enjoy discounts on the wine, one of the most famous Malbec vineyards in the world. There are of course many other wineries you may wish to visit across this region – this area is well known for its estates producing Malbec wines.
Cahors (9km) is a beautiful historic town with the River Lot running through it. Just a fifteen-minute drive away, there is a good choice of supermarkets on the outskirts and a great variety of charming restaurants in the town. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning experience the open farmers market with many local delights to buy from Quercy melons to truffles and foie gras. The famous bridge, Pont Valentré, is UNESCO World Heritage listed and there are other wonderful sightseeing opportunities including the Resistance Museum and the Cathedral. Or simply wander through the medieval lanes, discovering one of the many little squares and secret gardens across the town.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (33km) is an enchanting hilltop town and classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Discover the pretty shops, many selling their crafts or explore the art galleries in the flower-filled lanes. Many artists have been inspired to come here over the years due to its remarkable beauty and charm.
Heading north, the beautifully preserved town of Rocamadour (66km) is another amazing place to visit, built on the edge of a cliff with the river at the bottom of the gorge. Puy-l'Évêque (30km) and Gourdon (52km) are also stunning places worthy of a visit, as are the Grotte du Pech Merle caves (35km) with its prehistoric paintings.
Further north, enter the valley of the Dordogne and famous villages such as Domme (55km), La Roque-Gageac (58km) and Monpazier (65km) can each be reached in just over an hour. Sarlat-la-Canéda (66km) is one of the area’s most famous towns with its maze of medieval narrow streets, lovely squares and amazing restaurants plus a famous market on a Saturday morning.