Local area
La Bordeliere is a little hamlet of 4 houses and the local area is very rural. You are in the depths of the countryside, with fantastic views from the terraces. A lane runs past the house, but true to character it is not tarmac but stone. It leads down to a ford and a footbridge over a river from where the cottage gets its name. Ponds have established themselves along the side of the river and you can hear the bullfrogs in season. We have seen red squirrels and otters by the house and in the field in front of it. There are many local walking tracks around the area called chemins, well signposted and all rural.Journet: is the nearest village with a local bar and Depot du Pain, called DOM's, a five minutes walk down the old pilgrim path. (take a short cut to the top of the field and turn left.... watch out for otters!!) Order bread the day before for collection next day. Explore the Lanterns du Mort in the village,...ancient pointed columns dating back to pre-Christianity??. There are local walks along old railway tracks and to other old religious buildings. The nearest large village, La Trimouille is 5 km away with small shops, restaurants, local doctor and pharmacies. The beautiful town of Montmorillion is a 10 minutes drive away and has 4 large supermarkets including Carrefour and LeClerq, and a range of shops and restaurants. You can swim in a local lake called Lac du Mondon, where there is diving platform, cafe, shady areas, etc. The local Gartempe river has also good swimming areas.
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