Guest: Helen and John F - Australia (-)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

We just got back to Australia yesterday. I just wanted to say what a lovely time we had in St Sulpice. There certainly was plenty to keep us occupied and we went for some wonderful walks and ate very well. We particularly liked Crozant and had a great lunch at Auberge de la Valley, the chef there is Sebastian Proux (?). You may recognize his name, he was chef at nearby chateau that had michelin star. Everything went very smoothly for us at the house which was very comfortable, I enjoyed the kitchen and also all the reading material. I see why you love the area so much. Anyway, many thanks for having us and for all you assistance. Helen

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Guest: Terry (-)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

The house was perfect in everyway - comfortable, well heated and plenty of room for six people, but there was just Jill and I, and importantly for a 'news junkie' like myself Satellite Channels as well as local TV. The other advantages of the house is that, if you run short of bread, milk, meat or just want to go to the chemist or doctor, then all you do is fall out of the front door and into the street - it's all there - and the people are most friendly and accommodating, particularly when you mention that you are Australian. They speak little English but all that adds to the glamour of the visit because now, you must try and speak theirs. While there we fanned out each day - to some fantastic Medieval towns, perched high up on the hills; to Aubusson to see the Tapisteries; to Limoges and the porcelain and especially the old town - unfortunately, being winter and a Sunday, the porcelain factories were closed but we saw enough of their works in the shops. I took Jill to Oradour Sur Gland - the little village that experienced one of the horrors of the 2nd World War - where a division of the Nazi Panzer Division in what seems to have been a reprisal for the deaths of two of their soldiers by the French Underground, herded 640 men, women and children - men in to a barn where they were all machine gunned down, and the women and children into the local Church, which was then boarded up and set on fire. At the end of the War, General de Gaulle decreed that the town, which had been totally destroyed and burnt, be left as it was for future generations to see of Man's inhumanity to Man. It certainly is moving and it affected Jill on seeing it. The countryside surrounding our little house was beautiful, and cloaked in a white cape of snow.

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French Dreaming House

Guest: Janet (Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. This property has everything required and is very comfortable. It is in a great location and it is easy to travel through the surrounding area which we found to be so very beautiful. We would have no problem recommending the property.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.

Guest: John W (-)
Date of Stay: 04/25/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We had a great holiday thank you with excellent weather for most of the week (mid 20s on some days!) Due to the volcano we decided to abandon the flights and take our own car. Although it was 1500 extra miles I like driving and we had a night in Ashford on the way down and a night in Calais on the way back - 2 days extra holiday. The house was very comfortable and we had no problems with anything. We liked the location - not just in the village but also in the Region. Went exploring every day. Enjoyed the fair at Les Herolles. Gigi was helpful as was Bernadette at the Butchers although she doesn't speak any English. Their Faux Fillet was superb! If we decide to return to the region we would not hesitate to stay at yours again.

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Guest: Katherine (London UK) (-)
Date of Stay: 10/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

This is a gorgeous house set in a completely authentic French village. It's set up incredibly comfortably with everything that you could possibly want - large gourmet kitchen with state of the art equipment, comfy chairs and beds, lovely quality linen etc. The owners have also taken a lot of trouble to provide information and recommendations for touring, markets, restaurants etc, which made it very easy to make sure that we made the most of our holiday. We did some great day trips to the Dordogne and Limousin, wandering through picturesque villages, and also spent plenty of time lounging, eating and drinking with our group of friends!

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Guest: Michael (-)
Date of Stay: 12/22/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/10

I stayed here with some friends and had a fantastic time! French Dreaming is lovely and has everything you need for a relaxed stay. The house is pretty much smack bang in the middle of Saint Sulpice so everything the town has to offer is only a short walk away. The butchers shop is pretty much directly across the street and a very nice bakery is only a 10 second walk away. You are also very close to the small supermarket and there's even an ATM in this town. I don't speak a lot of French so I couldn't really converse with the locals but in my limited contact with them I found them to be friendly and approachable. There are a lot of interesting places to see in the broader area and you'll generally find that you are no more than a two or three hours drive from them. This is a lovely part of France with small towns sprinkled all around the rolling green hills. Saint Sulpice is perhaps a five minute drive from a main motorway which makes it easy to get around. The owners provide quite a bit of information to help you find things of interest and there's even a big map of France on the kitchen wall to help you get your bearings. I liked Limousin, it's a big town so has everything you need plus there are a lot of lovely buildings to see and small streets lined with shops and restaurants to explore. French Dreaming is great and is the ideal base for your day trip exploring of this part of France. Highly recommended.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/10

We stayed in this house for a week, over the last few days of December, 2009, and through New Year's Eve 2010. We had a wonderful week, the house was extremely comfortable and well equipped. We rented a car and took several day trips. The owners have left a lot of very helpful information and suggested itineraries about the region, and we followed their advice and explored a lot of the picturesque towns in Limousin and down towards the Dordogne. Our day trip to Sarlat was especially memorable. The weather that time of year was quite cold and wet, but the house is very warm and dry with a nice big kitchen. and we did have some nicer sunnier days where it was quite pleasant to be out and about. As Americans living in Paris we are accustomed to urban living here and were thrilled with the space, and the beautiful rolling hills and little towns. We'd highly recommend it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

We were dreaming of a white Christmas (Dec 08) and we almost got it at French Dreaming, St Sulpice (only out by one day). If you haven't discovered the Limousin yet then this is your big opportunity! French Dreaming is an extremely well presented and fitted out "maison de village" in a village that has everything you need for your stay (boulanger, patisserie, boucherie, etc). And it's central to a lot of new touring experiences in central western France. We loved Limoges with its markets, shops and restaurants. Jonathan H, Melbourne

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

We spent a lovely week at French Dreaming, St Sulpice in May 2008. Beautiful weather, amazingly green countryside and a terrific base from which to get out and see the region. We explored nearby towns, ate in a chateau restaurant and checked out the market at Limoges (great city half an hour from St Sulpice). The house is equipped with everything you need and makes for cosy, stylish and affordable accommodation for six people. Jenny L, Melbourne

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Guest: Tania4 (Porter Beach, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

Before I comment on the lovely home we stayed in… I must describe this group of travelers. It was me, Grandma, my daughter, my 14 yr. old granddaughter and 13 yr. old niece. We come from 3 different areas of the U.S. We traveled in the Alsace Lorraine region, a week in Paris, and an all too brief stay in Limousin. We leased a vehicle and I had my GPS. Would not do without it.We spent only 3 days at the house at that was not long enough... the house is on a busy street in town, but quiet. 2 patisseries and a couple of grocers just steps from the home, with a butcher shop right across the street.After a hectic and wonderful tour around Paris, we found the St. Sulpice house delightful... bright, clean, easy to maintain . The beds are comfortable. Our teen girls loved the purple and blue sheets and the shutters in their room. Personally I liked my room with the white sheets. The house was very welcoming; the kitchen well stocked with cooking equipment and basic essentials such as spices. The local market had an amazing variety of coffee and cheeses for such a small town. I wanted to fill a bag with groceries to bring home. The entertainment center is well equipped with fine DVDs and CD's, well used by all of us, and the maps and books were very helpful.We did not spend enough time in Limousin, the time we did was enjoyable. I liked being the only folks who spoke English in town. It was quaint seeing senior residents of the town walking from the store withwicker baskets filled with their daily provisions. If you don't know it... I would definitely recommend learning some French. I got along fine. After a week in Paris, I was able to converse quite well in French, but I already knew the language. Do say bonjour and bonsoir to all the good folks in town. They are very friendly.I would definitely recommend a mobile phone. My daughter had one, but had limited access. A France phone card is a good alternative. There telephone boxes in many places around the town.We did not eat locally. We went to Limoges and to Perigueux. Both the cities offered a wide varietyof restaurant choices. Poitiers is just north of here. Given more time I would spend a full week in St Sulpice, but create a better plan ahead of time, use it as my central point, and fan out in every direction from St. Sulpice. Being accustomed to just googling every morning to plan out the day would does not work for this type area. I would plan day trips ahead of t

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