don't forget to bring:
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walking shoes
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raincoat/warm layers – just in case...Although we usually have long warm summers we can have the odd chilly day/evening too.
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cycling gear – you can bring your own bike or we can help you arrange bike hire too before your arrival. There are road & mountain cycling routes for all levels and abilities in the area which we can advise on.
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camera – many beautiful views and places to capture on film.
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swimming costume - the Lac de Vassiviere has 5 supervised swimming beaches during thesummer months.
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sun cream/insect repellent
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travel & health insurance (& up to date EHIC if travelling from the UK)
on-site activities/optional extras*:
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vocal coaching
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song-writing tuition/coaching
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guitar coaching – pop/rock/folk styles – can be combined with vocal tuition session
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reiki (holistic energy therapy) treatments and workshops - level 1 to Master-Teacher level
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photography workshops with Pink Cat Photographie.
*to guarantee availability please reserve any extra activities at time of booking your stay with us. Extra cost applies.
Staying with us
De Tout Coeur Limousin is our 19th century converted farmhouse and barn set in 2 acres of private garden and woodland backing onto farmland and forest. Located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park in the Limousin region of SW France. We are just a short walk from Lac de Vassiviere - one of the largest lakes in France and a vibrant centre for outdoor and cultural activities throughout the year.
We look forward to welcoming you, whether you join one of our holiday courses or retreats or design your own bespoke and personalised retreat stay. Get in touch and we will be happy to help you create your ideal break in the heart of rural SW France.
Accommodation:
We can accommodate individuals or small groups of up to 10 people. We offer comfortable shared accommodation in a combination of single and double rooms in our converted rustic farmhouse in the heart of the Limousin countryside.
We have a large family style bathroom (with shower, bath and toilet), separate shower room, 2 reception rooms, downstairs toilet/utility room, and a self contained apartment/workshop space (ideal for small group activities).
We also have a large barn workshop and performance space which is great for our workshops and as a communal and social space you are free to use during your stay with us.
Travel information
by plane:
Our nearest airport is Limoges (about 80 minutes away) - which has regular flights between the UK and Europe with RyanAir, Flybe and British Airways. For further destination and connecting flight information you may find the following links helpful.
by train:
Limoges Benedictins is about 80 minutes away - there are direct trains to Paris and connections across Europe.
Our nearest train station is Eymoutiers Vassiviere (about 30 minutes away) where you can pick up regular onward connections to Paris.
by car:
There is car hire available at Limoges airport.
For directions/travel recommendations from ferry & Eurotunnel ports please get in touch.
Other useful information:
We can provide transfers to/from*
Limoges airport/train station €35
Eymoutiers train station €15
*all transfers must be arranged at time of booking your stay. In order to accommodate group/multiple transfers some waiting time may be necessary (e.g. different arrival/departure times).
Our four legged friends
We are the owners of 2 friendly rescue dogs; an ageing Cairn terrier called Eric and a griffon cross called Gary. We also have several cats that live in the barns.
Dogs are welcome to stay with you (upon request) for private bookings. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accommodate extra dogs during our group holidays and retreats.
NB: Our land is not completely fenced so your dog will need supervising at all times.
