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Le
Grand-Pressigny
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Le Grand-Pressigny in the
Southern Touraine region of the
Loire Valley is a good
destination for your French
holiday. Slightly of the beaten
track, enough to give you a true
taste of French village life,
yet close enough to the major
attractions of both the Loire
Valley and the neighbouring
department of the Vienne.
Although in the heart of the
French countryside you can be
comforted in that you will be
welcomed by a community that has
already embraced foreign
visitors for many years.
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The very good tourist office
in the centre of the village
provides all the information
you will need for exploring
Southern Touraine and the
rest of the Loire
Valley,they have an English
speaking advisor plus offer
access to the internet and
bicycle hire from here.
While the village's pace of
life hasn't changed much
over the years, it has today
all the amenities you need
for daily life in a rural
community.
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Le Grand Pressigny has an
excellent Boulanger -
Patissier which is hard to
resist,plus butcher, small
'Spar' grocers, post office,
newsagent,
florist and a
hairdresser.There is also a
pharmacist and doctor in the
village. |
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Le Grand Pressigny
boasts two good
restaurants with
lunchtime
and evening menus to
suit most pockets. Both
offer opportunities for
alfresco dinning
Below is a review on
'Chez Grand Ma' (above)
from 'Tripadvisor'
"The chef
here was the nicest
bloke u could ask
for,translated all meals
where necessary and the
food was exactly as
specified. Stayed in
town at 'Les Balcons'
down the road and
thoroughly enjoyed the
whole experience.
definitely recommend the
place and this
restaurant for a quiet
stay with lovely food.
cheers guys!" |
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La Savoie Villars went
through a major refit in
April 2013 and now offers
good quality food in very
pleasant surroundings. |
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There are three bars in Le
Grand Pressigny, 'Le Comptoir' the ' Prehisto', to
link to the town's history
and one in 'Chez Grand ma' . |
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Every
Thursday (am) there is a
small market in the centre
of the village, by the
church,
offering fresh vegetables,
meat and fish... among other
things. |
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If
you have something special to
celebrate or just want a
dining experience you can
choose to dine at the nearby
'Mitchelin Star'
La Promenade'”
in the
village of Le
Petit Pressigny. An
unforgettable experience.
Booking is necessary here :
11
Rue Savoureulx,
Le Petit
Pressigny.
Tel:
02.47.94.93.52
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The village also has its
chateau
and
prehistory museum...which
are worth a visit plus a
municipal open-air
swimming pool which
opens in high season. |
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