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 4. GASCONY / PYRENEES REGION - A COTTAGE TO RENT IN FRANCE
La Maison des Arcades

Gascony region  -  Gascony cottage  -  Gascony village 
Gascony sightseeing  -  Gascony house-plans  - Gascony local region 
 
One end of the living / dining room at our Gascony cottage with two windows 
looking over the street below.
The front of our house in the centre of the ancient arcaded terrace. 
     

Left - stairs from the lower hallway lead up to the living areas, bedroom and bathroom 
Right - the front doors in the lower hall lead straight out under the arcades.
We have recently had the floors in the hall and stairs paved with bright terra-cotta tiles.


Looking out the front door into the arcades there is usually something happening
like the group of artists shown here sketching this picturestque village - or maybe a wedding party
wanting their photos taken here - and sometimes a school group having a lesson in history.

Upstairs - the kitchen has excellent cooking equipment - a cook top, oven, microwave and a
full sized fridge and the washing machine.  It gets all the morning sun and great view out over the arcades -
- and so does the dining area which is separated from the kitchen by a half height bench.
The other end of the living /dining room with TV, books, games and CD and DVD players.
There are two bedrooms on the same floor as the living room and bathroom -
- and a large loft bedroom / extra living / playroom area on the second floor.
Kathy looking down over the arcades from the living room window on the first floor.

Flowering geraniums hanging in front of our doorway.


   
Gascony region  -  Gascony cottage  -  Gascony village 
Gascony sightseeing  -  Gascony house-plans  - Gascony local region


 The cottage at Tillac
The classified and most historic La Maison des Arcades dates back to 1470, although there were 
previous dwellings here in a 13C village. Described as a like a 'set from Shakespeare', the quaint street is often 
photographed and features in postcards of Gascony. The sunny living areas overlook the cobbled street, 
which is for foot traffic only, and has cool sitting out place under the arcades.
 
Ground floor
The front door leads straight into the entrance hall with stairs up to the first floor and access to the garage where 
our car lives when we are not in France. There are 4 mountain bikes and tennis raquets for the local courts.
The clothes dryer and outdoor furniture also are down here.
The key-code to the tennis court is in our house as we have paid up membership. Our guests can play free of charge. 
 
Middle floor
Stairs lead up to a hall leading into a long living / dining area. One end has a dining setting and desk, original exposed 
beams and terra-cotta tiled floors. The other end of the room has 2 comfortable couches,  and an oak floor with rug.
The kitchen, separated by a bench, has built in cupboards, fridge; single bowl sink and washing machine; 
gas / electric cook top with range hood. There is an excellent bench top oven and a microwave. 
There are two bedrooms on this floor, one with a double bed and the other with two singles. 
The modern bathroom has bath with shower over, fitted wash basin, and WC.
 
Second floor
Stairs go up to a large 36 x 16 ft attic room with a big opening skylight. 
There is a double bed, 2 cots and several comfortable chairs for relaxing.
Gas and electric heating.  Electric hot water.  Telephone.
Parking in the back lane behind cottage or 50 metres away.  The house sleeps 6 people + 2 babies.
 

 
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