Le Poyenval -
the house and gardens

Le Poyenval is a traditional French country house surrounded by large attractive gardens

Built in a typical French style it is a large, imposing house full of interesting shapes with balconies, tall shuttered windows, and several outbuildings.

Over 100 years old, it has long played a prominent part in the life of the village and is known locally as ‘Le Petit Chateau’.

Inside the house, lounge and dining areas provide an ideal location to enjoy a French meal en famille.

Bedrooms (all en suite) are reached via differently-shaped hallways and staircases.

All rooms are large with imposing high ceilings, many with spectacular views over the village or surrounding countryside.

A large garden and private park surrounds the house with a number of attractive features. Dotted amongst the lawns low stone walls (the remains of earlier buildings) mingle with many different types of tree.

There is plenty of space to enjoy a picnic, cool off beside the outdoor swimming pool, the boules piste in the garden, or make use of the barbecue and outdoor eating areas. Fruit and walnut trees grow in abundance, with an established potager providing daily fresh vegetables and soft fruit.

A courtyard, complete with olive tree, separates the house from a number of old stone buildings.

One of these - a former coach house - has been fitted out to create comfortable gites (intended primarily for holiday accommodation, but also used from time to time to accommodate language students) and a large barn is in use as a studio and art gallery.