Gazéle is a restored farmhouse on 12 acres, in a little valley in Lot et Garonne, surrounded by tree covered hills and farmers’ fields. Woodland walks to ancient castle, huge caves and other treasures cross the property.

The large market town of Villeneuve sur lot with its 13th century gates to the city, is just down the valley 7 km away. There are hypermarkets and several farmers’ markets weekly. The town also offers high quality restaurants, cafés en terrace, and shopping around the central square with its recently restored fountain. The square is also the setting for an evening gourmet market and concert every Wednesday in the summer. The ancient fortified town of Pujols and Penne are also nearby, both popular for their architecture and the quality of the local artisans
Other activities are close at hand, the valley boasts a riding club and a vineyard. Tennis, golf, canoeing, and swimming lakes can all be found within a 20 km radius. The village of St. Antoine de ficalba with its grocer, baker, post office, bar/restaurant and hairdresser is only 3 km away.

The farmhouse itself sits by a stream (Gazéle means ford in Occitan), on 12 acres of hillside containing fields, an overgrown orchard, mature trees, small caves, woodland, its own drinkable spring water and 3 goats at the last count.

The man made swimming pond looks like a lake edged with water plants and flowers (lilies, water mint, irises). There is a large 13 by 8 meter swimming section 2 meters deep (free from plants), a paddling pool area, a wooden jetty for diving, and a 10 meter long mountain stream with waterfall. The pond is fed by the spring, and the water is kept crystal clear thanks to a planted reed bed filter, no chemicals are needed. Children love it and spend a lot of their time catching tadpoles. A healthy environment with no harmful chemicals. Temporary barriers to limit access for toddlers are available on demand.