La Vieille Gorce is a beautiful mid-18th century farmhouse located in the Vienne region of south west France in the department of Poitou-Charentes. In the main farmhouse there are three boutique chambres, each with an en-suite, and a shared salon with tv and fridge to keep the all important wine cool in the summer heat. Adjacent to the farmhouse are two beautifully restored and spacous gites, each with a private terrace, overlooking the heated pool. The countryside surrounding the property is organically farmed and a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. The property is located only 5kms from the historically renowned town of Charroux with its famous Charlamagne's Tower, popular with pilgrims travelling to Compestella de Santiago. Here you will find a variety of shops, bars, two banks, a tourist information office, post office, two boulangeries, restaurants and cafes. The area has an abundance of chateaux, picturesque towns and villages, stunning rivers, forests, endless miles of walking, horse riding and cycle tracks and lots to do for all ages.