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Le Bignon was definitely the
highlight of our month-long trip to France! From the pool
to the roses to the fabulous dinners, everything was
wonderful! Thanks for everything. Mr & Mrs S,
Boston, USA
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Le Bignon
is situated at the end
of a lane with stone pillars and a gravel
courtyard to the front and extensive
grounds to the side and rear. The grounds
include a large mixed flower bed (a lot
of work but worth it for the joy of a
constant supply of seasonal flowers for
the house), a large rose and lavender
border edging the rear terrace and the
kitchen garden (which last year supplied
us with carrots, lettuces, tomatoes,
courgettes, leeks, beetroot, green beans,
peas and potatoes ) so Peter can serve
you vegetables with that 'straight from
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As well as the
orchard with a variety of apple
and pear trees (used to make everything
from tarte aux pommes to chutney and
apple butter); walnut, mulberry, plum and
damson trees, strawberry and raspberry
plants, quince and currant bushes (put to
good use for the breakfast jams and
jellies and puddings). Not to forget the
pond (home to a dozen baby newts and
seven fantastic frogs at the last
count!),the meadow and the woods. Whether
you prefer the shade of a tree, a sunny
spot for soaking up the sun, a stroll
through the woods or a wander amongst the
roses and lavenders, Le Bignon will
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The heated pool
(open from early May until end September,
weather permitting) is in a lovely sunny
spot at the side of the house by the
meadow and the old stables. It is 10m x
5m with a "Roman End" and steps
lead gently to a friendly depth of 1.5 m.
The pool is fully alarmed in
accordance with the French Pool Safety
Regulations and there is also a
refreshing solar heated shower. Peter
looks after the pool himself and makes
daily checks to ensure that the water
quality is as high as possible.
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Surrounding the
pool is a spacious terrace
equipped of course with sun loungers,
recliners, parasols, tables and chairs so
you can relax with a book, a drink, the
sun or all three! The pool is available
for that early morning dip from 7.30 am
and is usually closed after dinner around
9.30pm. No need to take your bathroom
towels to the pool - we provide pool
towels in your rooms.. |
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We are encouraging
as much wildlife as we can to
visit us at Le Bignon. This area of
France is rich in flora and fauna - seen
frequently are kestrels, buzzard, hen
harriers and a wide range of
songbirds. On the furry front we see
deer, badgers, foxes, hares and
rabbits and occasionally the very
shy wild boar. Each year the
gardens provide a home for Pig, the
Little Owl and Plop, the Tawny Owl, and
their families as well as a pair of hares
who raise 2 leverets in the thick grass
by the walnuts trees. Spring sunshine can
encourage the hedgehog population to
wander about and bask in the open!
PS-please don't mention the moles!! |
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Le
Bignon, 49140 Jarzé, France
Tel: +33 (0) 2 41 33 88 38 | Email:
wendyandpeterchapman@lebignon.com
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