Location: St-georges-sur-cher, Centre-Loire Valley, France, Europe (Near Amboise; Montrichard; 4 km to the Château de Chenonceau) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Stay in the beautiful hamlet of Le Port, along the river Cher at St. Georges sur Cher, France. The walk/bike-path from the private garden is four and a half kilometers up-river from the Château de Chenonceau. The hamlet is situated on a private drive and is peaceful, beautiful and quiet. The garden has cherry, pear, fig and apple trees.
Built in the 1870's, originally for fishermen journeying the Cher. The house has three bedrooms (two king beds, one queen), an office, family room, large kitchen/dining room, living room, two and a half bathrooms (includes shower and bathtub), fenced garden with patio-deck view of the Cher, outdoor tables and chairs, two minutes from Chissay train station and 25 minutes to the TGV to Paris (St. Pierre des Corps). Farmers markets in the area virtually every day, as well as flea and antique markets.
Le Port of St. Georges s/Cher is on the south bank, adjacent to Chenonceaux, Chissay, Montrichard, Amboise and Tours. We are surrounded by beautiful villages, centrally situated to the major chateau's of France, surrounded by open farmlands of Van Gogh-esq sunflower and wheat fields. The spring is filled with the fragrance of lilacs and blankets of yellow colza flowers highlighting the landscape. The sunflowers bloom by July and last throughout the Summer. This is a special place.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Clean, portable mattresses which can be used in the upstairs family room and/or the office.
- Child Bed (2) : Futon-like cushions in the family room convert to beds for younger children.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library: More than 60 DVD movie titles available
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance to Europe and North America (land-line numbers only).
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Downstairs can be accessed with two small porch-steps. The master bedroom/bathroom is downstairs (ground-floor), while the other bedrooms are upstairs on the second floor.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Downstairs is accessible with some limitations: There are two porch-steps at the front door and the master bedroom downstairs has one doorway which is narrow, 64.75cm (25.5") in width. The other bedrooms are upstairs.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night (4-day min) ... $1400/week.
Price is based on 6 person occupancy.
Refundable security holds reservation.
Cleaning and linen fee applies.
100% due 30 days prior to check-in.
Discounts possible for extended stay.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
The Unique Benefits at this Home
The house is situated on the Cher, where a lovely walk/bike path leads 4KM to the Château de Chenonceau. We have a private, secluded garden, where we spend a lot of time relaxing and eating! We also have a deck above the garden, where you can eat or relax while looking out at the river. We are centrally located for visiting the major Châteaux; French open-markets; biking through lightly traveled country roads along sunflower and wheat fields adorned with big, beautiful sky; swimming, kayaking and other recreational activities; and all within 2 1/2 hours from Paris by train or 3 hours by car.
A must-see landmark of all of France, the gentle River Cher flows slowly and passively between the exquisite arches of the Chateau de Chenonceau.
Owner's Map of St-georges-sur-cher
Our family moved to France in 2005 for 1 year, where our son spent the 5th grade at L'École de Pontlevoy in the Loire Valley. Towards the end of this extraordinary year we found the vacation home of our dreams, purchasing this property along the Cher in Le Port (a hamlet of St. Georges sur/Cher). We are only four kilometers east of the Château de Chenonceau and close to Amboise, Montrichard and Pontlevoy. We returned to live in Berkeley, CA, but we spend as much time as possible at our home in the Loire.
Property Photos
- Salon - Saint-georges-sur-cher, France Vacation Home
- Situated on Private Passage - Saint-georges-sur-cher, France Vacation Home
- Private Garden - Saint-georges-sur-cher, France Vacation Home
- Cuisine
- La Chambre à Détendre
- La Chambre à Rêver
- La chambre de Bambou
- Outside the Garden Gate
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