L E GITE "L'ÉPICERIE DE MADELEINE" : The ideal place for a UNIQUE experience This haven of peace is located in the centre of the Deux Sèvres. Close to nature: the whole family (and your pets) in an intimate and totally secure environment Nestling near Parthenay (medieval town), Niort and the Marais Poitevin, close to a golf course (6 km). You will also have access to the major theme parks (1 hour's drive away): le puy du fou, futuroscope and beautiful forests (Chizé and mervent-vouvant). Our family gîte welcomes you for an idyllic stay: you'll be enveloped in comfort "just like home". IMAGINE YOURSELF IN A GREEN SHELTER, enjoying THE SUNNY 200 M² COURTYARD, SHELTERED FROM PRYING EYES, THE LARGE PAVED COURTYARD, THE ENCLOSED, SHADY 1000 M² ORCHARD GARDEN, WHERE YOU CAN RELAX TO THE SOUND OF BIRDSONG. ENJOY THE BARBECUE AND GARDEN FURNITURE. THE HOUSE IS COMPLETELY NON-SMOKING: CLEAN AIR FOR ALL. Last rating The plus points Very beautiful property with character, very quiet with a magnificent garden! The minuses Absolutely nothing! Comment L'Epicerie de Madeleine is a haven of peace with an incredible garden alive with birdsong! The accommodation is spacious, warm and very well equipped, nothing is missing! We were able to make the most of the outside area and the barbecue, a real bonus. Mr Sibileau is a responsive and caring owner. And we really appreciated the contact with Jacqueline, who was on hand to welcome us and take us away. We'll be back without hesitation and we highly recommend this magnificent gîte! => YOUR DOMAIN (JUST FOR YOU!) GROUND FLOOR: AN ENTRANCE HALL WITH CLOAKROOM, GAS BOILER, A COSY 39 M2 LIVING ROOM WITH FITTED KITCHEN, SITTING ROOM, TV ROOM AND SHOWER ROOM WITH WC. UPSTAIRS: BEYOND THE LANDING (LIBRARY AND INDOOR GAMES) A BEDROOM (THREE 90CM BEDS) AND A MASTER SUITE: LARGE BEDROOM (160CM BED) AND PRIVATE SHOWER ROOM WITH WC. THE GÎTE IS LOCATED IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE POITEVIN GÂTINE REGION, WITH A PRIVATE COURTYARD FULL OF SUNSHINE (AND FLOWERS), A COVERED TERRACE AND AN ENCLOSED NATURAL GARDEN. AN IDEAL PLACE FOR GETTING IN TOUCH WITH NATURE, RESTING, WALKING, CYCLING, GOLFING, AND DISCOVERING THE HERITAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND THE MANY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE ON FOOT, BY BIKE OR LESS THAN AN HOUR'S DRIVE AWAY: WHY A GREEN HOUSE? NATURE IS CLOSE TO US AND RESPECTED: THE FLOWER COURTYARD AND PARK HAVE BEEN FREE OF CHEMICAL INPUTS FOR OVER 50 YEARS, AND ARE PLANTED WITH LOCAL VARIETIES, A TOTALLY "ORGANIC" DIVERSITY WITH MINIMAL HUMAN INTERVENTION. WHY "L'ÉPICERIE DE MADELEINE"? WE CALL THIS GITE "L'ÉPICERIE DE MADELEINE" BECAUSE FOR OVER A CENTURY (BEFORE 1876-1976) IT WAS THE VILLAGE GROCERY SHOP RUN BY MADELEINE (THE CURRENT OWNER'S MOTHER) FROM 1916 TO 1976; BEFORE BECOMING A FAMILY HOME AND NOW, AFTER BEING ADAPTED, TO WELCOME YOU AND ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY A RARE EXPERIENCE. owner's website; [l'échange de vos coordonnées n'est pas autorisée]

Welcome by appointment preferably from 16:00 (to be specified according to your constraints) and full tour of the premises!