Gite of character, unusual in a 'country house' late 18th century, completely renovated. Former home of the master glass-painter Ray Sutter (1920/1988) who allowed five stained glass distilling all day soft light and colorful, relaxing, just like the sound of the weir, the Green Mill Goatherd, 'nearby. The decoration and cozy leave much room in limestone, lime and willow, natural materials in the country. Period furniture, 50s', fireplace, 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchen, linen and housekeeping provided, will participate in your comfort… This place is also full of history : it is sandwiched between the two workshops by the artist Alexander Calder (1898/1976), American painter and sculptor, whose Ray Sutter was a friend… It was also the 'favorite' of his wife and muse exalted, that in 1930, had chosen this 'shack' for love of the work of Honore de Balzac ' : The Lily of the Valley', and whose shadow still hovers over the scene, through a stained glass flowered. A 'cottage garden', not overlooked is being created. The lawn is neat for your children and you can dine outside in a small courtyard surrounded by vineyards. The main principles of 'sustainable development' are applied here : everything is recycled or composted.. No chemical treatment.. Rainwater for watering.. Small outbreaks. Bike hire… A warm welcome is reserved for cyclists (enclosed) who will find a special place : it was in 1957 a center of the passage of the Tour de France, recently become the 'circuit at Indre bike'. You can then without car easily visit more than five remarkable sites of the 'Loire Valley' '
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