The area

Our cottages lie at 5 kms from the center of a village of 450 souls, Pruniers, in the heart of the Berry region, 250 kms South of Paris, in the Indre. The Berry region is rich in history ('les Ducs de Berry) and culture (Liszt, Chopin, George Sand, Alain Fournier, Balzac,...), but has not been discovered by tourists yet. The rivers Cher and Indre flow quietly, the landscape is hilly with meadows and forest. Don't be surprised to meet deer, wild boar, rabbits and hare and a number of different birds.

Activities and relaxation

The nearby forest and the country roads invite you to long or short walks (several villages have set out walks going from 5 to 40 kms) and bike-tours, or trips on horseback. Do bring your pet, if it's a cat, dog or horse: they will love it here too! In the after-season the weather is usually still warm and nice in this region, and you won't be able to resist gathering mushrooms. Even in winter does nature spoil us...

If you come to stay here in summer, you will enjoy our pool (outdoor; 10m*5m), go fishing our watch birds. The kids will be having fun in the playground, playing table football or table tennis while you enjoy your drink on the terrace. In the nearby village you can play tennis, there are several itineraries in the neighbourhood.

Golf

For golf-fans on every level this region is truly paradise: you will find three golf courses within 40 km from here and a fourth just a bit further away, south of Bourges - that should be enough to organise a friendly competition! Les Sarrays is at 15 km from here, Les Dryades at 35 km, the Golf du Val de l'Indre op 40 km. Each course has its own characteristics but but they have several advantages in common: they are created in the countryside, with lots of space, the prices are more than reasonable and they are never crowded - so nothing to stop you from spending some quality time there! For more information you can go to this site http://www.golfsducentre.com (in French).

Culture

If you prefer cultural activities, you won't be disappointed either: two of the most picturesque villages in France are to be found in the Indre region. Interesting daytrips - for all ages - can be made to the Loire chateaux and their famous vineyards, the Noirlac Abbey, the 'Vallée Noire' and the house of George Sand in Nohant, the 13th century water mill in Angibault, the gardens in Orsan, the romantic music weeks and the festival of traditional music, the Futuroscope, the Palace Jacques Coeur and the cathedral in Bourges, the Parc Naturel de la Brenne and the Parc Animalier de la Haute Touche, France's biggest outdoor zoological garden. In addition to all that a number of events are organised from spring through autumn: music festivals, village festivals, markets and flea markets... organised to enrich life in the countryside with interesting encounters. Check the various sites in the left column for more information (sorry, some of them are only available in French).



Indre
George Sand
Prieuré d'Orsan
Bourges
Abbaye de Noirlac
Château de Valençay
Zoo de Beauval
Festival de Saint-Chartier