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We can now offer foreign holidays, which are intended for those wishing to improve their French and Spanish, or simply have the experience of those cultures, without ending up in an area dominated by British tourists.
A1 Tutors offers you the opportunity to rent properties in Spain and France, both of which are owned by tutors with our agency. For information regarding current availablilty, please call Freephone 0800 542 4108 or email s.palmer20@ntlworld.com
Spain
On the Northern Costa Brava, within reach of the Pyrenees and the French border a privately owned apartment for 4 or 5 persons, well situated with panoramic seaviews, less than 10 minutes' walk from the beach and available to rent by the week. The accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one en suite), a fully equipped kitchen including washing machine
and microwave oven fridge/freezer etc, sitting room with dining area and a balcony. There is also a shared swimming pool set in the garden. The Catalan area of Spain offers excellent cultural, gastronomic and sports facilities including Golf, all within easy reach. During the main summer season numerous musical attractions are staged in the nearby grounds of the internationally famous Botanical Gardens and attract a wide audience.
The villages and sights of the Pyrenees or the bustling historic City of Barcelona make ideal destinations for day trips.
A weekly maid service, change of bed linen & towels and a welcome pack are all included.
Pick-up and drop off at the airport can be arranged.
France
Fifty miles south of Caan, in the peaceful French countryside, a privately owned stone built cottage on the edge of a village and overlooking the forest Mayenne, with plenty of opportunities for walks
and picnics, yet within easy reach of
the main centres of Paris, René, Le Mans and Angers. When
you’ve had enough of looking at the many castles and château
in the area, there is a lake with an artificial beech and water
sports close at hand.
The cottage, which sleeps six, offers a high standard of accommodation consisting of two bedrooms (1 double and 1
family room); newly fitted bathroom; fully fitted kitchen, 
with
fridge-freezer; washing machine, microwave, dishwasher and
dining area; lounge with wood-burning stove and British T.V;
terrace and large garden.
A maid is at hand to change the linen and towels, and information
packs are included.
• The property is about 50 miles south of Caen; just outside the village of Vautorte, close to the route N12, which links Mayenne with Ernee. The most convenient ferry is to Caen: the most convenient airport is Dinart, some 50 minutes from Luton.
• Vautorte is a quiet little village on the edge of the Foret Mayenne, with plenty of opportunities for country walks and picnics.
• Mayenne is a pretty town in the Department de Pays de la Loire, sandwiched between Normandy and Loire Valley. It has a 12th century castle; the huge basilica of Notre Dame des Cordeliers, which has several remarkable altar pieces of unrivalled quality. Its pretty square has several cafes and restaurants, good for a night out or a lunch-time break.
• The 11th century castle at St. Suzanne and the castle at Lassay were built during the 100 years war, as was Laval Castle.
• Megalithic monuments are visible in the countryside and Thorigneâ-en-Charnie boasts the only prehistoric cave paintings north of the Loire.
• Burial places dating as far back as 2000 B.C. can be found at La Huneâ Bazaugers and Breceâ.
• The Roman town at Jublains is laid out in the traditional grid pattern with a theatre, forum, temple and public baths â well worth a visit.
• The area of Mayenne is mainly given over to milk production and has a population density of only about 20 people per square mile, but it is within easy reach of the main centres of Paris, Le Mans, Renne and Angers.
• There are many cultural and agricultural festivals during the year under the title of â les nuits de la Mayenneâ adding to the charm of the area.
