Whether or not you wish to make the most of the swimming pool and tranquil
surroundings of La Ferme des Tourterelles and Eclance, there is much to offer
round and about for all ages and interests.
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Explore the medieval towns of
Troyes and
Bar-sur-Aube
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Take the Champagne Route
starting only a few kilometres from us
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Take advantage of the three large lakes; the first of which is only ten minutes
drive from us; water sports (power and sail), swimming from artificial beaches
* Fishing - one of the major world carp fishing competitions is held locally
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Walking in the regionall park 'Foret d'Orient'
and countryside around (Eclance is
on one of the feeder routes for the pilgramage to Saint Compostella).
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Tennis, two floodlit courts are only 10 minutes drive at Bar-sur-Aube
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Golf, cycling, horse riding (one of the french national studs is fairly close
by)
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Spend a day at Nigloland, supposedly the third largest amusement park in France
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Shopping in the large
factory outlets in Troyes; the largest in Europe
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Explore the wooden churches typical to this area, museums and history
(Napoleons' first defeat on french soil took place only 5-10 minutes away from
us at La Rothiere)
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Visit the markets to buy fresh locally grown produce and cheeses
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Drive to the Burgandy towns of Chablis, Dijon, Beaune under 2 hours drive from
us, to sample their offerings
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