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Bordeaux

Just 45kms or a 30 minute drive away from "Jappeloup" is the bustling city of Bordeaux. The name alone conjures up vivid images of boulevards, cafes, bright sunshine and, of course, red wine! Indeed it is all this and much, much more! Full of neo-classical architecture, well-tended public parks and squares and excellent museums. Cinemas (one showing films in English), Karting, Bowling, Theatres and the like, are all to be found. In fact Bordeaux has every entertainment you'd expect to find in such a major city.

Finding the right place to eat or drink should be no problem, from Japanese restaurants to fabulous French seafood cuisine, Bordeaux has it all.

For shopping, head to the Gambetta area where you will find streets and streets of "just what you wanted"!

At night Bordeaux "bops" with plenty of bars and clubs staying open 'til the early hours.

The tram system is now running and giving a brilliant service. They run a “Park & Ride” system from 7 points outside the city centre, where you can park your car at the terminus and then catch the tram to the city centre. The cost is under £2 and this includes return tickets on the tram for ALL occupants of the car!

Last, but definitely not least, there's vineyards, Chateaux and wine. There are thousands of vineyards in the Bordeaux area and almost every one of them offers free tasting of their products! Remember though, the French drink/drive blood alcohol limit is actually lower than in England, so drivers should take care!

For more information on Bordeaux take a look at the Tourist Board Website.

Lounge area has comfortable leather seating and low units which house the video, tv The jappeloup in jappeloup cottage is pronounced JAP-A-LOO!use the TV/video and radio/CD/cassette players.Free loan of children's videos (in English) from our own collection.
Bicycles, board games, games and other toys (mainly boys) may also be provided free of charge, on request, depending on availability.The kitchen is English style and fully equipped with a refrigerator, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee percolator and, perhaps most importantly, a corkscrew! Obviously we haven't forgotten to include the basic items such as cutlery, crockery, utensils, glassware and pots & pans.
French doors (what else!) lead to a south-facing raised patio area overlooking the garden, play area and swimming pool. A garden table and chairs are available so that meals can be taken alfresco as and when you like.The garden of the cottage is fully enclosed.The free-form swimming pool (shared with the owners) has just been completed, ready for the 2003 season.It is 6 metres by 12 metres with Roman Steps to the side, giving easy access to the shallow end. Parents and non-swimmers should note that it is 1.6 metres at the deepest point. We do not add chlorine to the pool for sterilisation, we use a relatively new technique. A small amount of salt is diluted in the pool water (less than the percentage in a teardrop) and this is then converted into chlorine using electrolysis. This system uses much less chlorine, resulting in fresher water and NO SORE, RED EYES.Sunloungers and a hammock are available for use around the pool and in the interest of safety (and to comply with impending French law) the pool area is fenced, with lockable gates as the only entry points.The rest of the grounds extend to over 9 acres, giving you plenty of room to run, hop, skip, jump, play hide 'n' seek and many other games.For those looking house-hunting in France (either for permanent or holiday homes), we are centrally located to explore the Bordeaux, Gironde, Charente, Medoc & Dordogne regions.All in all Jappeloup is the ideal place for unwinding and relaxing, giving you the chance to "recharge your batteries"!