Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 10/May/2020
Ann and I live permanently in SW France.We both took early retirement and moved from the UK to our holiday home in the Limousin region of France.
We have a married son who lives and works in Edinburgh in Scotland.Next year we celebrate our golden wedding anniversary(50 years)
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
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Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Our pets
small dog
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Lovely large detached house in extensive grounds super quiet and peaceful location 2 minutes from town centre.
Rochechouart is a very smart mediaeval town of 6000 inhabitants.Famous for its spectacular chateaux and lovely pedestrianised centre.
The town has 3 bakers,3 hotels,a pizzaria,4 restaurants and 3 bars.There are 3 banks,a pharmacy and all the other commerces and small shops you could need including the best cheese shop in the region.There are 3 supermarkets on the town outskirts.
The house is very grand ,built in 1974 in the Louis xv style-marble everywhere,chandeliers and period furniture.All services have been upgraded and the house is very comfortable.Lovely terraces back and front catch the sun all day long.Limoges-french porcelain capital and its airport is 25 minutes drive
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
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Entertainment
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Rochechouart is a small historic town in SW france.The are is famous for its connections with Richard the lionheart who was mortally wounded by an archer whilst laying siege to Chalus a town some 10 miles away.There are many ancient castles in the area.The countryside is heavilly forested with many footpaths and cycle tracks.There are plenty of swimming lakes and fishing is extremely popular.A perfect base to tour the dordogne,Poitou.Charente.
Limoges is the largest town in the region-250000 population.All services can be found there including a well serviced airport-25 minutes drive from Rochechouart.Every village holds its own fete during the summer-they celebrate country traditions and are great fun.Summers are long and hot-evryone enjoys outside activities or just sitting people watching.Local markets offer superb fare-good food and wine is a french obsession.A perfect place for country lovers.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are experienced house swappers and understand the need to respect other peoples property.We are very neat and tidy people and would like to swap with like minded people.The style of our house and its furnishings mean it is unsuitable for young children and mobility impaired people...
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 10/May/2020
Ann and I live permanently in SW France.We both took early retirement and moved from the UK to our holiday home in the Limousin region of France.
We have a married son who lives and works in Edinburgh in Scotland.Next year we celebrate our golden wedding anniversary(50 years)
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Our pets
small dog
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