Grand Soleil is adjacent to the pool and is ideal family accommodation for those wishing to watch the children whilst relaxing around their own gite.

Downstairs comprises a well-equipped kitchen with microwave, cooker, washing machine and large fridge/freezer, a shower/wc and a living/dining room with ample seating for everybody for both relaxing and dining. A variety of family games is provided, along with TV (including BBC channels) and a DVD player.

The living rooms leads onto the terrace with outdoor eating area and barbecue. For those with younger children, the living room access direct to the pool is via a stable door so the bottom half can be closed whilst still allowing fresh air. There is a second entrance via the kitchen. Tiled floors throughout keep the rooms cool.

Upstairs are three bedrooms. The double room has french windows (protected) and views towards fields and an 11th Century church. The double and triple rooms both look over the pool. There is a bathroom with bath/shower and wc.

This is a beautiful area with gently rolling hills. In spring the area is covered in fruit blossom and in summer the fields are breathtaking with acres of sunflowers.

The region is full of historical interest and was much fought over during the 100 Years War. There are numerous bastide villages to explore, along with colourful markets selling the wonderful local fruit and vegetables.

Golf and horse riding are close by, and there are several leisure lakes with 'beaches'. This is a wonderful area for walking and nature-lovers. For children there is the Parc Walibi theme park in Agen, an adventure park with aerial walkways set in woodland close to Fumel and a small water park near Valence d'Agen. There are numerous water sports on the Lot and Dordogne rivers or if you would rather watch than participate there are boats for hire in Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Moissac, or canal/river trips from Agen or Nerac. There is even a go-kart track near Agen!

Day trips out can include the wonderful scenery of the Lot and Dordogne valleys, Cahors and St Cirq Lapopie, and the larger cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux. The Airbus factory in Toulouse offers tours in English, and there is also a space museum there.

We are close to the wine growing areas of Buzet, Duras and Cahors, and for food lovers this area is a must! Magret and confit of duck, foie gras, melons, plums and soft fruit are all produced locally. Agen is famous for its prunes, and if your only memory of prunes is from