Pièce de Résistance in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Pièce de Résistance Self-Catering

While you're living at Pièce de Résistance, the world really is your oyster. Living in a well-preserved cottage in the French countryside has its own arresting charm. However, Pièce de Résistance with it's sprawling gardens, tucked away pool and lofty spaces with stunning art, is equally part classy and rustic. So when you're not busy bonding by the majestic fireplaces or cooking up a storm or simply exploring the home, it helps to know that you're surrounded by wineries. Just seven kilometres away, the Saturday market, medieval architecture, restaurants and shops of Nérac are worth visiting. And should you want to break a sweat, horse-back riding, mountain-biking, golfing and water sports are just a few of the options you can indulge in.

Home truths:
*With stairs leading up to the bedrooms, this is not a pick for the mobility impaired
*Being out in the countryside, the best way to get around the region is by hiring a car (you even have two dedicated parking spots)