Welcome to Vue de l'Eglise
THE GITE
Vue de l'Eglise provides comfortable and spacious family and dog friendly accommodation in the charming village of Brux in the tranquil Vienne department of Western France. Ideally situated on the corner of the square, within a stone's throw of the village shop, the gite enjoys a beautiful view of the 12th century Romanesque church of St. Martin. With its own fully enclosed garden with garden furniture, a barbecue and loungers, it offers the perfect base for both relaxing and exploring the surrounding area,
ACCOMMODATION
The holiday gite sleeps eight people comfortably in three bedrooms (one king, one double and a twin), plus twin beds on a large mezzanine. There are two shower rooms, modern kitchen facilities (including a fridge-freezer, dishwasher and electric range cooker), plus a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.. The spacious living room has a cosy wood-burner and a TV with English and French channels. Free WiFi is also available.
LOCATION
With its unspoilt, green countryside, fields of yellow sunflowers and picturesque villages, the Vienne department is ideal to explore by bike or on foot, while the meandering rivers of the Charente, Vienne and Clain are perfect for a lazy paddle by canoe. Bikes can be hired and collected on site if required.
The gite itself is close to some of the department’s best known tourist attractions, including the Futuroscope theme park and La Vallée des Singes (Monkey Valley), while the beautiful villages of Verteuil sur Charente and Nanteuil en Vallee are just a short drive away.
With easy access to the RN10 and within 35 minutes of the airport and train station at Poitiers, this spacious gite is an ideal holiday base for families, couples or friends.
Facilities of the Gite
KITCHEN/UTILITY
KITCHEN/UTILITY
KITCHEN/UTILITY
Fridge-freezer
Electric range cooker with grill
Dishwasher
Toaster
Kettle
Microwave
Iron and ironing board
Coffee maker
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
GENERAL
KITCHEN/UTILITY
KITCHEN/UTILITY
English and French satellite TV
DVD player
Free WiFi
Telephone
Wood-burning stove
Towels and linen provided
Books and games
Cot and highchair on request
OUTSIDE
KITCHEN/UTILITY
OUTSIDE
Enclosed garden
Private pool
Garden table and chairs
Sunloungers
BBQ
Table tennis table
Boules set
Badminton rackets and net
Places to Visit
FUTUROSCOPE
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
LA VALLÉE DES SINGES
Futuristic Poitiers-based theme park with 3D and 4D cinemas, along with other attractions and shows. Highlights include “Arthur the 4D experience” and “Dance with the Robots”. 40 minutes from Brux by car.
LA VALLÉE DES SINGES
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
LA VALLÉE DES SINGES
One of the region's most popular tourist attractions, Monkey Valley features more than 30 primate species (including gorillas and chimpanzees) in a natural environment. In Romagne, 15 minutes from the gite by car.
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
Dominated by its beautiful castle, the village of Verteuil-sur-Charente is situated on the banks of the River Charente and is a lovely place to wander around. 25 minutes from the holiday gite by car
CONFOLENS
CONFOLENS
VERTEUIL-SUR-CHARENTE
The medieval town of Confolens enjoys a beautiful, riverside setting, with its fortified bridge dating from the 13th century, The famous Confolens International Folklore Festival takes place every year in August. 45 minutes from Brux by car.
POITIERS
CONFOLENS
POITIERS
Poitiers is a historic city that has preserved much of its old-world charm. Besides its monuments, including the 12th century Notre-Dame-la-Grande church, Poitiers has a historic town centre with narrow streets and half-timbered buildings, many of which have been converted into shops and cafes. 40 minutes from the gite by car.
COULON
CONFOLENS
POITIERS
Often referred to as the capital of the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), Coulon is an ideal starting point for a traditional flat-bottomed boat ride along the maze of canals that in their heyday, were used to transport goods from various points inland to the sea ports of La Rochelle and Nantes. 1 hour 15 minutes from the gite by car.
sport
A FUN ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE FAMILY
With its flat countryside, fields of yellow sunflowers and picturesque villages, the Vienne department is ideal to explore by bike, Several waymarked trails of up to a couple of hours' duration can be followed directly from the gite, both of which link up to a wider network of routes, providing opportunities for a full day's cycling, Maps and leaflets can be obtained from the local Office de Tourisme in Civray.
HASSLE-FREE BIKE RENTAL - ON SITE!
If you don't want to bring your own bike on holiday, why not arrange your cycle hire in advance? Through our partnership with BikeHireDirect, bikes of all sizes can be delivered direct to your holiday gite at a time to suit you. Click on the image opposite to visit the BikeHireDirect website, where you will find prices, suggested cycling routes and a booking form.
PARIS OLYMPICS 2024
With the Summer Olympic Games taking place in Paris from July 26 to August 11 2024 , why not take the opportunity to see the world's top athletes in action? With the journey from nearby Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse station taking only 1 hr 45 minutes by train, the gite can be used as a base to visit the capital.
How to Book
Please check the availability calendar to see whether your preferred holiday dates are available.
- Once you have selected your dates, you will be taken to an online booking request form. Complete the form and submit it by clicking on the 'Continue' button. We will contact you (usually within 24 hours) to confirm your booking.
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rental price will be required to secure your reservation. Instructions on how to pay will be provided via email.
- Payments can be paid by direct bank transfer (in pounds or Euros) or by PayPal.
- The balance of the rental is payable six weeks before the start of the rental period.