>> welcome

BIENVENUE
au
TASTEVIN !


NOW IN OUR 6th YEAR OF OFFERING PEACEFUL HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Duncan and Elaine Andrews are delighted to welcome you to the Côtes de Blaye and their corner of this famous wine region where you can enjoy Walking, Birdwatching, Cycling, Stargazing, Photography, Wine Tasting or just being Lazy!

For details about local birdwatching visit the Local Area Page. For more about Photographic Tuition please contact Duncan

WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT
The Gurkha Justice Campaign
Please sign the petition at
http://www.gurkhajustice.org.uk
Here is the reason why...
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MEPvmPdDzYc

Thank you.


Our quiet village of St Androny is situated about 5 miles north of Blaye and offers an ideal base from which to explore the diverse and interesting places of the Bordelais, the Côte D'Argent and Charente Maritime.

SATNAV COORDINATES:-
W 0.63498
N 45.18875

THE BEST MAP FOR THE AREA IS
THE IGN TOP 100 SHEET 46
BORDEAUX - ROYAN

Scale 1cm = 1km. Price about 7.50€


Various shops and restaurants are within a 5 km radius.

*** Supermarkets now accept English Chip and Pin cards at their 24/24 fuel pumps ***

Duncan and Elaine Andrews
1, Les Caillards, 33390 St Androny, FRANCE
Tel: (00+33) (0)5 57 64 46 21
andrewsfamily@yahoo.com


Site last update 21st November 2008

"The Gîte is excellent and attention to detail is unsurpassed - everything you could possibly need has been thought of and provided. The peace and tranquility is wonderful and seeing the stars in the clear night sky is breathtaking" 25/9/2008


 

 >> car hire
For extremely competitive prices on car hire we recommend Auto-Europe. Please use the link above to book or get a quote.

 >> extras

Wine Tasting Birdwatching Walking Cycling Photography Stargazing
or RELAXING

Pinet La Roquette

 >> buy wine from a local Chateau
 

 >> the war graves photographic project
war graves photographic project
All the information on our website and in our publicity material is offered in good faith and as a guide only. Our clients are strongly advised to check and confirm details and services before committing themselves financially or time wise. E&OE.

 
 >> information

Blaye holds a Grand Market every Wednesday and Saturday morning offering fresh local produce and much more - don't miss it!

A Selection of Local Events 2009

EVENTS FOR 2009 WILL BE LISTED AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

January

February

March

April
4th - 5th. Marché aux Vins - Blaye

May
9th Marathon des Premières Côtes de Blaye

June
21st - 25th Vinexpo, Bordeaux

July
11th - 14th Jumping International de Blaye

August

September
11th - 12th Channel 8 Regatta, Blaye

October

November
29th St Catherines Market, Blaye.

December

 

Regular Events:
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in July and August f
rom 4.45. Free Wine Tasting at the Maison du Vin. Phone for reservations before 1pm on the day.

 

 

 >> random pictures
A few photographs to whet you appetite!

 >> houses for sale

GIRONDE
Near Macillac
House, Barns and Vineyard as one piece or can be broken up into 3 pieces.
Price and more detail will follow
Contact Duncan in the first instance.

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LOIRE VALLEY
For Sale at 120,000 Euros
Detached Cottage - Two for One
Near SAUMUR; detached, pretty 3-bedroomed village cottage with kitchen, dining room, lounge, shower room. Ready to move into, or buy-to-let. Neat garden with mature fruit trees. Next door four-roomed house, needing some refurbishment, but with oak beams, tiled floors & stone fireplaces, included in sale. Mains services to both buildings. Friendly, historic village with three restaurants, shops and leisure lake.

Contact: Keith & Jacqui Ward
From UK: +33 (0)5 57 47 42 93 or +33 (0)2 41 67 08 36
E-mail: keithjohnward@yahoo.co.uk

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