Gîte Loups d'Or - Dordogne

01/05/2024

Today is the Fete du Muguet - lily of the valley - in France. For almost 500 years, it's been a tradition to give these pretty flowers to those you love, friends & family. It all began in 1561 when King Charles IX was given a sprig on 1st May & thought it such a lovely idea he gave the flowers to all the ladies of the court for May Day the next year & the habit became part of French history...
From me to you - happy Fete du Muguet... ❤️
Photo: Czarina Olson
Find out more about the custom and May Day in France on our petite podcast episode, just click & play: https://thegoodlifefrance.com/may-day-in-france-podcast/

21/04/2024

Colourful start of the season 🪴🤩☀️

15/04/2024

This is ..... Marjorie!

Last year, a very charming lady from Brighton asked us 'Has that woman a name?', pointing at a sculpture overlooking the pool. No, we said on which she asked whether we would mind calling her 'Marjorie', after her.

Marjorie and her lovely family were staying at our gîte last year and it was so nice having them around .....so how could we refuse not calling the sculpture 'Marjorie'?

The sculpture was made by the late Chicago born artist Edmund Ashby, who was a celebrity in this part of France

We have some availabilities again in July so please feel free to contact us for dates during this period if desired.

Pimm + Marcel

12/04/2024

Our pool is plunge ready again 🤩☀️

08/04/2024

Our stunning Californian lilac tree (Ceanothus) in full characteristic blue flower. The genus is native to North America but does very well here in the Dordogne!

20/03/2024

Châteaux en Fête

20/03/2024

The first day of the astronomical spring has arrived at Loups d'Or, a day early because 2024 is a leap year!

The vernal equinox, that moment in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length, actually arrived yesterday.

10/03/2024

VOTRE MARCHÉ PRÉFÉRÉ A BESOIN DE VOUS ! ✨

C'est le moment de montrer notre soutien et notre amour pour Les Halles d'Angoulême !

Du 6 au 31 mars, votez pour nous dans l'élection du plus beau marché régional. 🏫🤍
Nous sommes fiers de représenter notre région et nous avons besoin de votre vote pour aller encore plus loin dans la compétition du plus beau marché de France ! 🇫🇷

Rendez-vous sur 🔗 https://jeu.sudouest.fr/quiz/1363084_113/MARCHES-TF1-POITOUCHTES-2024.html

N'oubliez pas de partager cette publication autour de vous ! 😋

11/02/2024

On our way to the pot of gold 🌈
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20/01/2024

Lunch time @ Lion Rouge in Angoulême 🍷
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25/12/2023

We wish you a lovely Christmas and a happy 2024! 🎄🥂💚

08/12/2023

About a year ago, Cerise Gicquel et chef Louis Festa opened a new gastronomic restaurant in nearby Saint-Astier: Les Singuliers. After a busy season at our gîte Loups d'Or, we finally managed to get a table and we're all very much looking forward to it!

'Les Singuliers' promotes the entire ecosystem in the region, whether it's the baker, the blacksmith or the cutler, all unique people who participate in the project directly or indirectly. Whatever they're working with, they know where it comes from ..... we can't wait!

03/12/2023

Neuvic is a 30min drive from Loups d’Or and Caviar de Neuvic breeds sturgeon and produces the first certified organic caviar in France and is the first B-Corp certified caviar brand in the world.

03/12/2023

Our stunning capital Périgueux, and only a 50min drive!

La Ville de Périgueux brille de 1000 feux pour le plaisir de tous !

C'est les Fêtes 🎅🎄🌟.

👉 https://bit.ly/noel-pgd

26/11/2023

Autumn and winter at Loups d'Or, are used for maintenance of the house. This time it's the outside woodwork like the shutters, window frames and doors and it'll be a first for us city boys!

First step: sanding, using sandpaper P120 and our next step is priming ….. a continuing story…..
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07/11/2023

Working on your holiday plans or armchair travelling?

Escape the stress and pressure of everyday life and …. recharge chez nous at gîte Loups d'Or in the Dordogne, home to the countless village markets, cycle tracks, stunning countryside and peace and quiet.

Take some inspiration from the photos + videos on our website.

We have availability from April - September 2024 so please feel free to contact us for available dates during this period if desired.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Pimm + Marcel

04/11/2023

Always a treat, Saturday Market Hall in Angoulême 💙🤍❤️

07/09/2023