La Croix du Gue is a relaxing, quaint self-catering gite, in a hamlet situated ¾ mile outside of the charming traditional French village of Parçay-les-Pins. The gite is available all year round for short breaks, long term let, fishing holidays, or as a househunting base. La Croix du Gué promises you a peaceful, hassle-free holiday which is ideal for families of all ages, where you can be sure to find something to keep everyone happy! Fishing is extremely popular in this part of France, with fisherman coming to the Loire Valley from all corners of the world. There are many lakes and rivers around La Croix du Gué which can give great sport to anyone from absolute beginners to expert anglers. Mark, the co-owner, is a keen angler (as well as a motorcyclist) & has a good knowledge of the lakes and rivers to be found locally. He'd be more than happy to offer suggestions on where to fish, and what you can expect to catch. Ask also about our guided day-fishing trips with Mark.

For more information on fishing with La Croix du Gué please click HERE.

"It was a pleasure to stay at La Croix! Thanks for the fishing tips! Beware, we will be back!"

Craig Andrews and family. Basingstoke, UK.

The village of Parçay-les-Pins is just a pleasant 10 minute stroll along a country lane from La Croix du Gué. Here you'll find the boulangerie (bakers), post office and a small but well stocked supermarket selling English newspapers! Parçay-les-Pins was the home of the renowned French sculptor, and contemporary of Rodain, Jules Debois. His work is now displayed in the museum of Parçay-les-Pins (voted ‘Musée de France/Museum of France’ in 2001). The village is also home to 'Chez Jules' a café/snackbar, named after the village's famous son, where you can sit inside or outside and enjoy both hot and cold food and a wide selection of beers and wines from the region. A larger supermarket with a fuel station is an easy 10-minute drive away, in the village of Vernoil. There is also a great stables here where you can enjoy horse riding in the forests and lanes hearabouts. Noyant has a buzzing weekly market of fresh local produce, as well as clothes and household goods each Friday morning. Saumur is approximately 25-minutes by car from La Croix du Gué, nd is home to a beautifully restored chateau which overlooks the town and the Loire below. There are many wine tours available in Saumur, and more information can be given if requested. Saumur has many restaurants and cafés where you can indulge in traditional French cuisine, after a day of shopping in the various clothing boutiques. The closest large cities are Angers, Le Mans or Tours which are all under an hours drive. There is much to visit in both of these cities, and there are many brochures available for your information in the gite. Other activities in the area include golfing, tennis, canoeing/kayaking, horse riding, zoo’s and theme parks.

Nearby

• Walking distance of village amenities
• Lakes for fishing, swimming, boating
• Striking distance of major chateaux

Attractions

• Shopping in Saumur, Le Mans, Tours & Angers.
• Wine trails, and vineyards.
• La Loire - the last untamed river in Europe!

With so much in the area, you'll never be short of places to go, and things to do and see. The smaller, out-of-the-way places often overlooked by the tourist are often the most rewarding, so do ask us, as local knowledge is invaluable, and can mean the difference between a holiday and an experience!