Le Pigeonnier des lilas

19th-century farmhouse, detached house with breathtaking views of the Allier Gorge, close to the abbey and 12th-century cloister. The gîte is located at "la Vialle", a rocky promontory overlooking two rivers, the Allier on one side and the Desges on the other. It's a "cul-de-sac", so there are very few cars on the road, apart from those of the few locals. La Vialle was built on an ancient volcanic flow, and it's easy to see the basaltic flows, also known as organs, along the lanes that run beneath the Abbey. The many lanes and footpaths directly accessible from the gîte will delight walkers, the Allier and Desges rivers and the two ponds within walking distance in less than 10 minutes will satisfy fishermen, and during the summer months, the beach at the gravel pit (unsupervised) will enable you to swim in the white waters of the Allier. This part of the Haute-Loire has many treasures to discover: the Allier gorges, Lavoute-Chilhac, Lavaudieu, the Notre Dame des Chazes chapel, Prades, the Chapelle d'Estour and the Seuges gorges, Saugues and the Margeride, and of course the magnificent town of Le Puy en Velay (40mn by car), Blesle (listed as one of France's most beautiful villages)... Nearby: Chanteuges abbey on site, wild salmon conservatory 1 km away, Allier gorges 1 km away, Langeac (Musée du Jacquemart, Saint-Gal festival, adventure trail...) 5.5 km away. All shops and services in Langeac (5.5 km). Shops in Chanteuges: bakery, inn, café.

Terrace (7 m²) and enclosed courtyard (30 m²), large enclosed grounds (1200 m²) with outdoor games: swing, sandpit, slide and tree house.

Ground floor: living room/kitchen (wood-burning stove, connected TV, fiber box, DVD player), laundry room, wc. Indoor games: toys, books, board games.

1st floor: 4 bedrooms (3 beds 140, 2 beds 90) including 1 with en-suite shower room and TV, bathroom (shower and bath), wc.

All-inclusive stay:
- bed linen, towels and tea towels provided
- wood for stove, heating, water and electricity included
- departure cleaning included in rental price

Pets are not allowed on the first floor. Out of respect for the following tenants, please do not smoke outside.