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Villa Tamerza Luxurious, 5 bedroom chalet only 15 minutes drive from Lourdes, right in the heart of the French Pyrénées.
The valley de Campan near the river Adour.
The observatory at the top of the Pic du Midi is now open during winter and summer and offers spectacular views for hundreds of miles in all directions. In the observatory itself there are some fascinating exhibits and a wealth of material for astronomy buffs. Villa Tamerza is only a few kilometres from Spain so another possible trip is Pamplona where they let the bulls loose in the street each year!. Left: Gavarnie as the winter snows melt.
It all happened on 11th Feb 1858, when the Virgin Mary first appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in a cave by the Gave river. Visited by millions of pilgrims from all over the world, Lourdes gets a bit hectic during the Christian religious festivals of Easter and the Nativity. Visit-Lourdes.co.uk |
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Villa Tamerza is a large, chalet-style house on three levels. Completely refurnished and redecorated this year by its new owners, it offers the ultimate in luxury with five bedrooms (four with super kingsize beds and one with four full-size bunk beds), two bathrooms with showers, fully fitted kitchen with all-new appliances including fridge, electric oven, electric and gas hob, microwave, kettle, toaster(s), and dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. There is a large dining room to seat 12+ adults, big sitting room with two four-seater sofas, armchairs, cosy open-hearth fireplace, hi-fi system, satellite TV, massive garage and laundry room with new washing machine and dryer.
All bedrooms have either a balcony or direct access onto the garden, with beautiful views all around. The house is set in about 4 acres of slightly wild grounds, with newly resurfaced tennis court. We are making inroads on the garden and should have it looking spic and span by summer 2003, probably with pool.
Located in the foothills of the Pyrénées, just 2 miles from the beautiful town of Bagnères de Bigorre and within 15 minutes drive of Lourdes. Looking out on the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrénées is awe-inspiring. Every year in July the world-renowned Tour de France cycle race passes through Bagnères en route to the famous mountain climbs such as the Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aspin, the Hautacam, and Col de Peyresourdes. 
During the summer season, Bagnères is a lively spar town, steeped in history, with many good restaurants, bars and shops. In the winter, skiers flock to this popular resort area. 
There's every type of sporting activity in and around Bagnères too, including horse riding, the thermal baths, canoeing, trout fishing, walking, hiking, tennis, climbing, biking, etc. If you're feeling lucky you could try the casino - a spectacular old building right in the middle of Bagnères.
There are some fantastic walks around Bagnères. Try the hike to Lac Bleu. You drive or ride to Chiroulet - about ten minutes from Villa Tamerza - then hike. Spectacular mountain views. Another good day trip is Gavarnie.
Just fifteen minutes drive from Villa Tamerza is the magnificent town of Lourdes, a world renowned centre for religious tourism. Lourdes is an impressive site with its spectacular churches and rich heritage. Whatever your beliefs you must visit the abbeys, beautiful Baroque altars, grottos and pilgrim routes.