Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 10:30 CET
Like Périgord bears waking from winter sleep, we at La Maison Louverie have emerged after weeks of biting cold and frost. Then came storms Nils and Pedro — read our full story here. Suddenly, our first spring burst forth: yellow butterflies dancing, magnolias blooming, soft white flowers blossoming. We’re now pruning fruit trees in T-shirts instead of fleece, with March sun hitting 22°C (mostly 16-19°C).
Waking the Grounds
We’re clearing trees toppled by Storm Nils. We are mindfully pruning the orchard before birds nest. Although it means less fruit overall, the remaining fruit grows bigger and stronger. With summer storms, some of which are spectacular with electric thunderstorms. Un-pruned branches grow too long. They bear too much weight and snap under wind gusts building from our lower valley fields. We are always eco-friendly. We skip regional burn practices. Instead, we pile branches into hedges for shade, moisture, and homes for hedgehogs, bunnies, and other wildlife. Keep an eye on our blog for more about our environmental friendliness and sustainability efforts.
House & Gîte Revival
We open the shutters, so the house warms naturally with March sun — and they’re soon to be freshly painted. We clear the gutters and do a full spring-clean. Barns get cleared for the season. We’re adding and refreshing new things inside our 4‑star gîte. The pool area is prepped, and new features are arriving. Gardens are raked, with raspberries budding. Bedrooms are fluffed and almost ready for guests.
Guest Plans & Pride
Super proud to welcome returning and new guests (and of course their furry family members — dogs always welcome!) for their stays. Our biggest compliment? Greeting guests with a royal jester saying “Welcome home” at the door. La Maison Louverie is a home away from home. (8–10 guests and dogs come for free)
We’re working hard to get our new reveal out — finalizing plans and turning ideas into reality. We’re so eager to share what’s been waiting for you. This is for you as a returning guest. It is also for new guests. Additionally, it’s for those who might become our guests soon. However, we need just a few more steps before telling the world (and our booked guests) WHAT AWAITS!
Your Spring Availability
Entire private gîte open:
- April: Until 27th
- May: 10th–14th and 18th–24th
- June: 20th–24th
- July: 29th June–4th July
- Autumn Bliss: After 19th September through October (our most beautiful months!)
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