Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris .

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A house with a gravel driveway, a white table and chairs, and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a cushioned armchair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a potted plant with pink flowers.
A large stone planter with flowers, a well-manicured lawn, and a stately building with a symmetrical facade and multiple chimneys.
A house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with roses and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Saint-Jean-De-Braye, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Place, Sports Hall of Orleans
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hôtel Groslot
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Sainte-Croix Cathedral
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Ensuite bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

Yellow bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Saint-Jean-de-Braye

Located in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Museum of Fine Arts and Musée Historique et Archéologique are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Léo Parc Aventure Orléans and Orléans-Donnery Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Kids Olivet, or check out an event or a game at Sports Hall of Orleans. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Saint-Jean-De-Braye, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Sports Hall of Orleans - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hôtel Groslot - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Place du Martroi - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sainte-Croix Cathedral - 15 min drive - 6.6 km
  • House of Joan of Arc - 16 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • République Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Marigny-les-Usages Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Toqués - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Délices pain - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Délices pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris . have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris .?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cottage with pool , LOIRE VALLEY close to ORLEANS .1 hour from Paris . located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sports Hall of Orleans, Léo Parc Aventure Orléans, and Les Halles Châtelet. Loire a Velo Cycle Path and Botanical Garden of Orléans are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week in beautiful cottage

We had the most amazing week in this stunning cottage. Frederique and her family were amazing and very helpful when we though we ran into trouble. Our dog made friends with Nestor and it was pleasure to watch them play in the garden. Lovely woods at the back of the house and town easy accessible by tram so no need to drive. Thank you for everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you for your lovely review . Hoping to seeing you back again in Le Pot Vert . All the best , Frederique and Cie .
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Lovely summer house, romantic / English style. Backyard / garden very relaxing and nice. Pool, kitchen, WIFI/TV etc well equipped. Heating and warm water work flawlessly. Landlords very helpful and nice. Ideal location to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Loire Valley. Thank you so much.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fairy Tale Cottage

This is very much the French Way of Life! -arched doors,windows kissed with grape vines,a charming swimming pool,sunny skies, flower gardens and paths to walk.A delightful dog and cat coming to greet us as we eat outside listening to classical music. We feel we were in a joyous dream a bubble of calm...like a child's fairy tale. We dream of coming back soon,for after traveling some 300 kilometers by bike this cottage was a secret garden for our refuge. Frederique and Remi were our gracious hosts
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much for your poetic review, hoping to seeing you back some day in le Pot Vert ! Take care ! Frédérique et Rémi .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming and Comfortable

Very welcoming host who was always available for help or advice if needed, but left us to enjoy the property by ourselves. The kitchen is really well supplied! Several reviews mention this, and it’s true. Also plenty of plates, glasses and cutlery which isn’t always the case. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent facilities. Locally, we probably weren’t very adventurous with restaurants etc, but we did use the excellent nearby tram service into Orléans. It’s affordable and runs every 20 mins. Saved us the hassle of using the car. Nice quiet neighbourhood, lovely pool. A very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

My wife and I and two friends stayed at "Le Pot Vert" for a week in May and it was everything we could have hoped for . When we arrived Frederique had stocked the shelves and the refrigerator, there was even a bottle of wine waiting for us. It was cool and rainy during our stay and we made good use of the fireplace in the evenings. The cottage is well located for visits to the chateaus and sites of Loire. We also enjoyed relaxing days at the cottage with a walk to one of the bakeries for breakfast in the morning and a visit to the local crepe shop just a 1/4 mile away. If you are looking to experience France and French hospitality this is a great way to do it. Thanks again Frederique and Remy and we hope to see you again. We will never forget how you saved us during the "wine outage" on the unexpected Bank Holiday give Valentine a scratch for us. Mike and Marlys
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Many tanks for your nice review Mike and Marlys, hoping that after here, you had very good sunny time in Burgundy ! Hoping to seing you back in Le Pot Vert... some day. Kind regards, Frederique .
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8/10 Good

LE POT VERT

Our stay at Le pot Vert was most enjoyable. It was everything it was represented to be. Arrival was seamless with excellent explanations, supplies and an everything-functioning household. Also, Frederique, the owner, was most responsive with respect to all questions we had as the week progressed even volunteering a mobile GPS system for us to use during our stay. The house is very well stocked with guide books, maps, general reading, dvds, cds and kitchen provisions. Le pot Vert certainly provides plenty of room if you are just two people like we were, however, two bedrooms are not equal if you are a party of four or more. The property on which Le pot Vert sits is beautifully maintained, and the surrounding area is pleasantly residential with very good food shopping close by. Our day trips to the various chateaux in the Loire Valley worked out very well, and Orleans turned out to be a more interesting city than many of the guide books represented.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2024
Well... in 7 years ,many , many parties of 4 people had been staying in the cottage : in the yellow bedroom the single 2 beds can be easily joined together , we had extremly few parties of 6 ( just families with children ) .
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8/10 Good

Wonderful stay in France

Having lived in France years ago and since visited there many times, my dream was to return and rent a quaint cottage in a small village where we could walk to shops, eat in the garden, and fix meals in a tidy kitchen--all of this and more was realized during our stay at Le Pot Vert. The owners, Frederique and Remy were very charming and hospitable, and when we arrived to find a fully stocked pantry and refrigerator, wines, cheeses, and even baguettes and pastries, we were more than delighted! We were blessed with wonderful weather so we could take advantage of walks and bike rides near the Loire, a hot-air balloon ride, visits to several chateaux and wine tastings, and walks to the local Sunday market. We also appreciated Frederique's recommendations for local restaurants which were fun and charming. I do think a month was a long time to be in one place once the weather started turning a bit chilly and rainy, but over all it was a wonderful experience. The description of the cottage is accurate (except the furniture in the living room is now different than the photo, but not a big deal). The owners supplied bikes, a garage for our rental car, and free Wi-Fi and international calling which was so appreciated. I would definitely recommend this property to our friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Donna, for your nice review , I'm glad that you appreciated all our "attentions " , we have very often Guests staying even more than a month,( 3 months , 10 months etc...) and some of them come every year , so ...each guests are different ! The only change in the living room are the sofas , which are not coton ones anymore ( because of wet swimming suits ...) but in leather , I will change the picture when I'll be back home . We are by now in Florida dor 10 days off, we love America !
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10/10 Excellent

A memorable month in the country

We stayed in Le Pot Vert one memorable month, sharing it with three sets of friends at different times. (plenty of room for two couples). Athena, who wrote the recent review here, was one of our housemates. The cottage is lovely, very comfortable and clean -- and blissfully quiet (so nice to hear only birdsong in the morning!). We loved taking the cheap and easy tram into Orleans (a beautiful city) as well as our many day-trips to chateaux and to the wine-making town of Sancerre. Only an hour by train from Paris, we also were able to easily sneak into the capital, but to be honest, it was the cottage that maintained its greatest pull on us all. Returning to it each day was a balm for the soul and we ended up eating most of our evening meals at home after shopping in town (with desserts and fresh bread from one of the best boulangeries in France). Our two dogs had a ball romping in the grounds and one of our favorite things to do was to wander back into the property's woods, aperos in hand, during l'heure bleue each evening. Frederique and Remy were gracious hosts, helping us as needed but always giving us complete privacy. We have rented many properties in France and elsewhere and this was by far the most charming. The best compliment I can give is to say I wish we could have stayed longer and that we want to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Kristy and Dan , for your lovely review . Bess is missing you, Bailay and Phoebe …We really do hope to seeing you back some day in Le Pot Vert , because as we use to say "Un ami américain est un ami pour la vie " Love, Frédérique, Rémi and Simon .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastisk sted og overordentligt søde og hjælpsomme værter
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferienhaus mit Charme

Historisches Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage. Das Haus ist Teil eines großen Anwesens mit Pool und Garten/Park. Die freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Vermieter wohnen mit Hund im Herrenhaus. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht: Speisekammer und Kühlschrank sind wohl gefüllt! Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind gut zu erreichen. Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche verbracht!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charm and hospitality in a relaxing environment

Charming and full of authentic character, Le Pot Vert captures the experience of a cozy cottage with views of nature set in beautiful, well-tended grounds. Since we visited for a week in February, our family of three spent much time indoors, finding the space very comfortable and accommodating. I especially liked the adorable French country kitchen with its pretty views (still a center of activity for us during the pandemic) and the fireplace that kept us warm. Others have already commented on the generous provisions that Frédérique provides. This is all true but I don’t think it captures the amount of thought and detail she has considered in creating as welcoming a stay as possible. After briefly showing us the house, we were left to relax and feel at home, discovering croissants and other baked goods from her favorite local bakery; a pantry and refrigerator stocked with quality produce and ample ingredients for a few simple meals. This cottage and its furnishing are immaculately maintained and presented. Together with all this, we enjoyed much privacy during our stay, although we knew that Frédérique was available if necessary to answer any questions that would arise. Living in Paris, we stayed for a week of our daughter’s school break, and found the WiFi to be reliable for work. We drove to Orleans a few times and regularly walked and cycled at the nearby forest. We particularly enjoyed DaVinci’s home, Château du Clos Lucé, near Amboise, about an hour away. Thank you, Frédérique, for all your efforts!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2022
Thank you so much Janette : you made my day ! Hoping to seeing you back, some day in Le Pot Vert ...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waanzinnige cottage

Een super mooie cottage op een prachtig bosperceel. Ontzettend aardige hosts die bij ontvangst een gevulde koelkast en allerlei lekkere hapjes en drankjes klaargezet hebben. echt genieten en een mooi verblijfpunt om de kastelen te ontdekken.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Thank you for your lovely review , hoping to seeing you back some day in Le Pot Vert . Nestor is missing Bobby ! Best regards , Frédérique et Rémi .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Holiday.

Lovely place to stay. Lovely grounds, swimming pool, dog and tame crow thrown in. Nice touch to have a stocked fridge and drinks when you arrive. Frederique very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Cottage

Wunderschönes Cottage in ruhiger Umgebung. Großer parkähnlicher Garten. Großer Pool direkt am Haus. Sehr nette Vermieter wohnen im Herrenhaus in unmittelbarer Nähe. Ruhiger, friedlicher und kinderlieber Hund. Wir hatten eine perfekte Woche.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Danke schön, ich wünsche allen frohe Ferien . Frédérique .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschön, gemütlich, geschmackvoll, sehr französisch und gastfreundlich

Sehr empfehlenswert, persönlich, besonders, entspannt, komfortabel
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you very much , even if I don't understand v German very well , its looks very positive . Hoping to seeing you back some day . Warmest regards , Frédérique . P.S : Nestor is missing his frisbee games !😉�
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful way to experience French Life!

Frederique and Renee provide a welcome worthy of Kings. Fully stocked cottage with all the comforts. Excellent accommodation in a park like setting that had hundreds of roses in bloom! You will not be disappointed. The perfume museum, La Parc floral, the maritime museum were all less than 30 minutes away and made for excellent day trips with picnics on the grounds. Enjoy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage

Le Pot Vert is a beautiful, well-kept cottage, and a perfect little getaway from the city. Lots of little quaint little surrounding towns to visit, and only 1.5 hr drive from the Paris centre! This is a place where you will really get to experience the French way of living -- from the house itself, to the chickens roaming the grounds, to the glorious produce you will find at the market, to the Michelin star restaurants to dine at. Frederique was extremely helpful in the preliminary planning process. She would be very responsive, had great suggestions on restaurants and where to visit. You could tell she cherishes her home, and loves to share it with guests. She also took the time to decorate the cottage with Christmas touches, and along with a wood burning fireplace, all of it really made the place feel like home. The grounds itself is stunning in the winter, and I could only imagine how gorgeous the grounds are in the summer in full bloom. Frederique was more than gracious, generous and just overall wonderful. This is a vacation we will always remember!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Le Pot Vert is a lovely cottage about 60 miles from Paris, very near to Orleans. Our hosts provided a fridge full of foods, in addition to spirits, wines, coffee, tea, croissants and breads from a local bakery. There is a very nice pool and relaxation area, but we were there in October 2016, so it was too cool to swim. The grounds of their property were very beautiful. Would love to see them in the spring when everything is in bloom! They also had a book with directions for everything in the cottage and suggestions of places to eat and visit. Lots of maps are also available. There are several nice restaurants in the area, but you will need to drive to them. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a VRBO outside of Paris.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you very much for your nice review and your recommandation ! We are so happy when our Guests appreciate all our personal attentions and all our generous extras : Le Pot Vert is the house that I would like to find when I rent a place in France or all over the world ...but I never find such an accommodation .
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in France

This was a great property. They had 2 bedrooms upstairs that worked great for 2 couples. Plenty of space to spread out. Beautiful property. I would highly recommend. Good tram to Orleans.......fun city.
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10/10 Excellent

Homely, spacious, outstanding gardens and pool

As a busy family of five, we were looking for a relaxing holiday in a well-appointed cottage with access to a good pool - we found this and more at Le Pot Vert. The owners are charming and committed to helping you have a great holiday - the layout of the grounds around the cottage provides plenty of space and lovely views over the garden. The pool is long enough for swimming or volleyball and provides a peaceful and private spot for sunbathing. The kitchen has everything you would expect at home and the fridge was generously filled on arrival. Bathrooms are spotless and bed mattresses are firm. Clean linen and plenty of towels are provided. Wifi works fine, so you can stay as connected to the outside world as you wish:) There are some good local options for dog walking, including a riverbank walk in St Jean de Braye and a local parkland area. We would recommend the cottage to friends and would love to return one day. Thanks to Frederique and her family for their patience with our dog and all their support and care during the week. A bientot! Phil & Annabel NB The cottage best suits two couples or a young family, as the two single beds are on the landing outside the master and second double bedroom.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your nice review , we hope to seeing you back some day in the Pot Vert . Yes the cottage is perfect for a family with 2, 3 or 4 children , or 2 couples , it happened that we had 3 couples, in this case we have an extra large ensuite bedroom on the first floor of a separate building , close to the cottage ...
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10/10 Excellent

So good, we'll go back!

Great location; close to facilities but with the feel of a country cottage. Well appointed (the photos don't lie) and very welcoming hosts in Frederique and Remi; nothing was too much for them, and the home made apricot jam was delicious! The cottage had enough space for young and old to spread out, whilst the pool, the kitchen table and the outdoor table became the focus of family time - a wonderful cottage and worth booking; we'll certainly be going again!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review , of course we will be delighted to welcome you back in le Pot Vert ! Frédérique , Rémi & Simon .
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10/10 Excellent

The most warm, welcoming and lovely cottage

The cottage and grounds were a dream come true. Frederique is a warm and vivacious host and Remy's low keyed charm makes you feel right at home. The animals are a particular delight especially Bess one of the sweetest dogs in the world. The cottage is well stocked with everything you will need and they have paid attention to every detail down to the fresh eggs from their chickens roaming the grounds. We enjoyed going to different towns every day especially Orleans for lunch and sightseeing and returning to the lovely cottage to have a fire and cook a nice dinner in the warm, inviting kitchen. It was a perfect French country setting and close to many wonderful attractions -- my favorite Chateau Chambord which was recommended by Frederique and Paris is close by either train or car. Looking forward to going back soon for another beautiful vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Athena , it was a great pleasure to meet you and Cameron . Hoping to seeing you back some day in Le Pot Vert … Take care, Frédérique , Rémi et Simon
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10/10 Excellent

Everything you could need - and more!!

We ended a busy, fun-filled trip to France with a one-week stay at Frederique & Remy's beautiful cottage. At this point in the trip we were looking forward to some R&R and this property certainly did not disappoint! The kids loved the tree house, pool area and HUGE yard - not to mention the friendly pets (and chickens!!). This cottage was equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable - and was perfectly clean. The cottage had so much character too - a truly authentic experience! We did a lot of our own cooking, but when we wanted restaurant recommendations nearby, Frederique was very helpful in recommending (and booking) a fabulous dinner for our last evening. We did a few day trips from this location and found you could reach all the big chateaus (and even Versailles) within 1-1.5 hours and it was easy to get around (with a car). We had high expectations of our stay here and it even surpassed them! We would love to go back and would certainly stay here again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your nice review , we would love to welcome you back again some day ! Bess and Valentine are missing the kids . Warmest regards, Rémi and Frédérique .
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10/10 Excellent

Le Pot Vert - outstanding comfort and style!

Spacious and convenient accommodation with elegant decoration and style. A delightful garden outlook. Well supplied with everything you need and more. Kitchen especially well-stocked - crockery, utensils and food! Spotless and well-maintained. Comfortable bed and high quality linen. We loved our stay and didn't want to leave after a month. Looking forward to meeting the owner again (and friendly cat, dog and hens!) the next time we stay. Karin and Philip.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Karin and Philip, for your nice review . I thought of you, when Remi and I went to a conference in June at Orléans Beaux Arts Museum upon Maurice Genevoix, with its grand son : really interesting ! I have a booklet for you . Hoping to seeing you back some day in le Pot Vert . Take care, Frédérique .
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10/10 Excellent

A true luxury property

Wonderful property with lovely hosts. Large rooms that had been prepared beautifully of our arrival. Well located near shops and other amenities, whilst in a rural setting with huge grounds. Plenty of lovely walks along the Loire nearby, and easy access to Orleans. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you Ben, for your lovely review . Hoping to seeing you back some day in le Pot Vert with your adorable baby Olivia . Take Care . Frédérique .
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