6/10 – Redelijk
Wout K.
25 jul 2017
Looks good, but the traffic noise is a spoiler.
Last week we stayed with our two children (7 and 9 years old) in Mauléon. Benefits of gites des 3 pommes include:
- The beautiful garden
- The extensive kitchen
- The swimming pool in which our children enjoyed themselves
- The proximity of Puy du Fou
Beforehand we did not know that the garden is directly adjacent to the Route Nationale 149, separated by a wall only. This means that at a distance of 20-30 meters there is much (heavy) traffic. In addition, there is a traffic light, which means that traffic must slow down, pull up or take full speed. This noise continues well beyond midnight.
If you are planning a holiday in France in which you can enjoy peaceful rest and whistling birds, be aware of this. Instead, while having a conversation on the terrace, you may have to raise your voice to overcome the noise. During daytime you will not be able to hear any of the birds which you do hear when you visit the website of gites des 3 pommes. The sound on that website is therefore a bit misleading.
Francoise and Christophe are friendly people who are not to blame for the traffic noise. They do take well account of their guests, for example, by not letting their 3 dogs walk freely in the garden.
Wout K.
6 nachten verbleven in juli 2017