The Old Shades / Les Vieilles Ombres

18/10/2026

🍂 A LITTLE PIECE OF FRENCH PARADISE… 🇫🇷❤️

As the seasons change here at Les Vieilles Ombres, the pace slows down, the countryside takes on its beautiful autumn colours, and we’re reminded just how lucky we are to call this place home. 🥰🍁

Whether you dream of lazy mornings, peaceful countryside walks, long lunches with a glass of w**e 🍷, or simply escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our little corner of France is waiting for you.

Although the summer sunshine may be behind us for now, we’re already looking forward to welcoming lovely new and returning guests next season! ☀️🏡

✨ Planning your 2027 French getaway? Our bookings are open, and there’s no deposit to pay until January, so you can get your favourite dates secured now without paying straight away!

Thank you to everyone who has stayed with us, followed our journey and supported our little business. It really does mean the world to us. ❤️

Who fancies a little French escape next year? 🇫🇷🙋‍♀️

📩 Send us a message to enquire about dates and availability.

Les Vieilles Ombres — your home away from home in the French countryside. 🌻

11/10/2026

Dreaming of sunshine, swimming pools, lazy afternoons and a glass of w**e in the French countryside? 🍷🌻

Welcome to Les Vieilles Ombres ❤️ — your home away from home in beautiful Charente-Maritime, France.

🏡 5 individual gîtes
🏊‍♀️ Outdoor swimming pool
🌿 Peaceful countryside
☀️ The perfect place to relax, unwind and make memories

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends or simply some well-deserved sunshine, we’d love to welcome you!

📅 Now taking bookings for 2027!

📩 Message us directly for availability and prices.

Your French escape is waiting… 🇫🇷❤️

11/10/2026

🇫🇷 Dreaming of a little escape to France? ☀️🍷

Imagine waking up to the peace and quiet of the French countryside, enjoying a leisurely breakfast, exploring beautiful little villages, sipping a glass of w**e in the sunshine and spending quality time with the people you love. ❤️

That’s what we love about life here at Les Vieilles Ombres — and we love sharing it with our guests!

With five individual gîtes, a lovely outdoor pool and the beautiful Charente-Maritime countryside on our doorstep, it’s the perfect place to slow down, relax and make some special memories. 🏡🌿

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends or simply some time to recharge, we’d love to welcome you.

📅 Planning ahead? Our 2027 bookings are open!

Get in touch with us directly to check availability, ask about prices or start planning your French escape.

What’s your favourite thing about a holiday in France — the food, the sunshine, the villages or simply doing absolutely nothing? 🇫🇷�

We look forward to welcoming you!

Love from Sharon, Chris & George ❤️

04/10/2026

We’ve had a few days at the beach relaxing after the busy season, bookings for August 27
are nearly full so don’t hesitate to check with us.

22/09/2026

Loved every minute of the season.

20/09/2026

01/09/2026

☀️ The season may be coming to an end… but there’s still time for one last getaway! ☀️

We’re getting ready to welcome our final two sets of guests of the season, and what a wonderful summer it’s been! 🥰

We still have some availability during September, so if you fancy a last-minute escape while the sun is still shining, send us a message. 🇫🇷☀️🍷

Whether it’s relaxing by the pool, enjoying long sunny days or simply escaping for a peaceful break in the French countryside, September is a lovely time to visit. 💛

📅 Thinking ahead to 2027?

Our diary is now OPEN for next year, and you can secure your dates now with NO deposit to pay until January! 🎉

So if you have particular summer dates in mind, now is a great time to get them booked before the most popular weeks disappear.

📩 Message us directly for September availability, prices or to reserve your 2027 dates.

We can’t wait to welcome our remaining guests this year — and hopefully see lots of familiar and new faces again in 2027! 🇫🇷🥂☀️

09/06/2026

The pool is ready and currently around 28 degrees, the🌞is shining.
Only a couple of weeks available in our Gites, check our website for availability or just send a message.

11/01/2026

Hands up who’s coming to see us this year ??! 👋Bookings are now open xx see you soon ❤️

31/08/2025

It’s always sad for us to be at the end of the season after welcoming so many reoccuring friends, family and new guests in the sunshine. Thank you for those who have already booked to return in 2026 - we are already looking forward to seeing you again next year. 🥂
As always we have just had a couple of rest days away to reboot and George will be back to a new senior school tomorrow (Lycee). Thank you everyone xx