Guidebook for La Maison des Vignes
Water skiing/wakeboarding
The area is filled with leisure lakes (perfect on a hot summer’s day), where you can partake in everything from paddle boarding to canoeing to zip wiring! The closest lake to La Maison des Vignes is less than 10 minutes’ drive away (in Pouligny-Notre- Dame) and is equipped with a téléski nautique - an innovative system with a 525 metre circular cable which pulls water skiers/wake boarders around the lake. There’s also a beach, Frisbee golf, BMX track and plenty of picnic benches for those who would rather stay dry.
Plan d'Eau de Ligny
The area is filled with leisure lakes (perfect on a hot summer’s day), where you can partake in everything from paddle boarding to canoeing to zip wiring! The closest lake to La Maison des Vignes is less than 10 minutes’ drive away (in Pouligny-Notre- Dame) and is equipped with a téléski nautique - an innovative system with a 525 metre circular cable which pulls water skiers/wake boarders around the lake. There’s also a beach, Frisbee golf, BMX track and plenty of picnic benches for those who would rather stay dry.
Wine tasting
Goûts du Berry offers wine tours of the local AOC Chateaumeillant (20 minutes’ drive away - they will pick you up from La Maison des Vignes, so no need to worry about designated drivers!), where you’ll get to try the area’s delicious rosé gris, as well as tours farther afield to Sancerre, Reuilly and Quincy.
8 locals recommend
Châteaumeillant
Goûts du Berry offers wine tours of the local AOC Chateaumeillant (20 minutes’ drive away - they will pick you up from La Maison des Vignes, so no need to worry about designated drivers!), where you’ll get to try the area’s delicious rosé gris, as well as tours farther afield to Sancerre, Reuilly and Quincy.
Sightseeing
Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters, writers and directors - French writer George Sand lived in the Indre and you can visit her estate, which is just north of La Châtre. The Vallée des Peintres, frequented by Monet and Detroy, including the villages of Gargilesse (one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France) and Crozant, is within easy reach of the house (around a 30 minute drive).
22 locals recommend
House of George Sand
2 place Sainte-AnneFollow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters, writers and directors - French writer George Sand lived in the Indre and you can visit her estate, which is just north of La Châtre. The Vallée des Peintres, frequented by Monet and Detroy, including the villages of Gargilesse (one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France) and Crozant, is within easy reach of the house (around a 30 minute drive).
Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, only 5 minutes’ drive from the house, is where Jacque Tati’s film Jour de Fête was shot - you’ll find a visitor centre here and there are various events held throughout the summer.
17 locals recommend
Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre
Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, only 5 minutes’ drive from the house, is where Jacque Tati’s film Jour de Fête was shot - you’ll find a visitor centre here and there are various events held throughout the summer.
Bustling market town - the weekly Saturday morning market is a must-visit!
32 locals recommend
La Châtre
Bustling market town - the weekly Saturday morning market is a must-visit!
Les Pierres Jaumatres
40 large - and mysterious - blocks of granite...
360 degree views of 7 departments from the tower (Creuse, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, Puy-de-Dôme, Allier, Cher and Indre)
14 locals recommend
Toulx-Sainte-Croix
360 degree views of 7 departments from the tower (Creuse, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, Puy-de-Dôme, Allier, Cher and Indre)
Aubusson and its famous (now UNESCO recognised) tapestries are also only an hours’ drive away
74 locals recommend
Aubusson
Aubusson and its famous (now UNESCO recognised) tapestries are also only an hours’ drive away
A little farther afield, around an hours’ drive from the house, you will find La Brenne natural park. With 3,000 lakes, this is the perfect place to see a wide range of birds and wildlife from the free-to-access observatories. It’s also home to Cistudes, European Pond Terrapins, which you can often see sunbathing on logs!
84 locals recommend
Brenne Regional Nature Park
Le BouchetA little farther afield, around an hours’ drive from the house, you will find La Brenne natural park. With 3,000 lakes, this is the perfect place to see a wide range of birds and wildlife from the free-to-access observatories. It’s also home to Cistudes, European Pond Terrapins, which you can often see sunbathing on logs!
Lakes
Lovely beaches and activities including paddle boarding, pedalos, zip wires around the lake, inflatable obstacle course and branch adventure.
8 locals recommend
base nautique sidiailles
Lovely beaches and activities including paddle boarding, pedalos, zip wires around the lake, inflatable obstacle course and branch adventure.
Golf and Spa
Only a few minutes’ drive from the house is the Les Dryades golf course (6120m – 20078ft). For those who don’t enjoy the game, there’s also a spa at the hotel.
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Hôtel Les Dryades Golf & Spa Resort
28 Rue du GolfOnly a few minutes’ drive from the house is the Les Dryades golf course (6120m – 20078ft). For those who don’t enjoy the game, there’s also a spa at the hotel.
Fun activities
Labyrinthe Geant des Monts de Gueret
Route de BourganeufThe worlds largest permanent plant maze
Food scene
Hostellerie Du Bourg d'Hem
10 Le BourgLovely views over the Creuse from the terrace
Le Relais du Facteur
25 Av. de l'AuvergneLovely traditional French food and friendly owners.
Tasty local food and concerts every Friday evening (7:30pm onwards) during July and August
AUBERGE DE LA TOUR
3 Place du 8mai 1945Tasty local food and concerts every Friday evening (7:30pm onwards) during July and August
The perfect place ideally located to watch the world go by from the market square - outdoor and indoor seating.
Hotel Du Commerce
9 Pl. du MarchéThe perfect place ideally located to watch the world go by from the market square - outdoor and indoor seating.
Casa Romana
1 Av. du Lion d'ArgentItalian restaurant with a lovely terrace right on the river.
Pub food with lovely garden to eat and drink in next to the river
16 locals recommend
Auberge des Pêcheurs
2 Rue des PradellesPub food with lovely garden to eat and drink in next to the river