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Villa des Courtissous,
located in the heart of the Périgord noir, is a
lovely house and park, where life is relaxed, friendly and pleasant year round.
A bit of history... The Villa des
Courtissous was first built in 1850 by the Froidefond and Beauregard
families,
and it is said that the house has always been a place of hospitality.
Madame Marsaleix, the owner, opened the house to Parisian families who boarded here over the long summer months in the early
20th century, and to two Jewish families who came here from Alsace in 1940 for
protection during the second world
war. However the Brehmer Division, already present in the region for several months, arrived at the house on March 30th1944.
Léa Elfant, her daughter Betty and cousin, Solene Scheer, were
victims of the Brehmer barbary. The house was burnt down in retribution.
Later
a small factory
manufacturing enamel tiles and jewellery was housed in the Villa for 30
years
until 2000 when the house was refurbished with taste and energy by Mr
and Mrs Dalibard and became once again a place of hospitality... The
upstairs rooms were turned into chambres d'hôte and the old
barn
into a
charming holiday cottage. Andrew and Bridget Carver, the new owners, and their little son, Henry, have brought a new artistic value...music. Bridget Cunnigham Carver is a leading harpsicordist and conductor, co-founder and current conductor of the London Early Orchestra. As you will discover for yourselves, Villa des Courtissous is a house with wonderful energy and a sense of soul. Activities or relaxation... You
can relax beside the pool, play games or stroll through
the garden where you will discover the majestic centenary trees,
To make
the most of
your holidays you have full access to the pool and the barbecue for
your
outdoor meals. If you have any energy left, you can play ping-pong,
pétanque, darts
in the
shade of the enormous shed. Or
you could take a walk, ride or drive around the neighbouring. Click
here for
further information.
In
the village you will
find a restaurant, and a multiservice with café and
bar and a small grocery store, which also sells bread,
cigarettes and newspapers.
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