La Renaissance
Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne
THE EXPERIENCE
Tucked in the corner of Brenne Regional Park, a vast parkland dotted with over 2,000 lakes which are a haven for wildlife and migratory birds, is a charming home-from-home. Friendly owners live in the adjacent farmhouse and are full of tips on how best to discover the area, from markets and restaurants to cultural and historical sites.
Families can relax in this comfortable, renovated barn filled with original art. You get two generous en suite bedrooms and a twin mezzanine for children (mind the steep stairs) plus a neat kitchen and a separate dining/living space. Every window looks out to immaculately kept grounds and fields. It's all yours to roam including a lake to stroll around and a veg patch you may plunder.
Eat out in nearby Martizay (3km), return for a game of pétanque followed by a digestif in your leafy paved terrace as you soak up the total peace and quiet.
GALLERY
About your stay
You should know ..
1. Up to two dogs are welcome. The owners also have a dog that you'll meet
2. The mezzanine won't suit really small children
3. The lake is unfenced
The neighbourhood
Martizay, 3km, has a post office, small supermarket, boulangerie and butchers. Pretty Le Blanc, 21 km, is larger and has more choice.
Dotting the region you'll find lots of Auberges for dining out, serving typical local fare. There's a Michelin-starred restaurant, La Promenade in Petit Pressigny, 20km.
The park is packed with medieval towns and villages.
See & Do
At the property
Hike or bike the various trails in and around the property, engage in wildlife and bird watching, pétanque, catch and release fishing, private gym, in-season fruit and vegetable picking from the garden and organise private Tai-Chi lessons with Lavinia
In the Region
Cultural Activities
Visit the famous Loire Castles (1 hour drive), discover the Abbey of Saint-Savin (UNESCO heritage site), immerse yourself in medieval history in Angles-sur-l'Anglin, one of France's most scenic village
Nature
Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne, a pristine natural reserve renowned for its serene lakes, diverse wildlife, and lush wetlands.
Haute-Touche Zoological Reserve, to observe wildfile in a semi-natural environment or visit the famous Beauval Zoo
Gastronomy
Enjoy regional delicacies at the local food markets, buy goat cheese from the local producers, discover the wineries of the Loire Valley
Sports and leisure
Rock climbing, caving, kayaking.
Discover the Futuroscope multimedia attraction park.
Relax at the thermal waters of La Roche-Posay with a spa treatment
GUEST REVIEW
About us
Our Story
The story of La Renaissance
We arrived in Brenne by accident 20 years ago. We fell in love with this lesser-known, beautiful and wild region, where nature is marvelous and wildlife is preserved.
We undertook the renovation of La Renaissance with passion and energy.
Today, we are happy to share the privilege of experiencing the magic of this place!