UPDATE...
April 2010
VIVE LA FRANCE!
As previously reported the planning situation has now turned out to be a bit of a nightmare - not insurmountable, but full, new plans now have to be submitted to comply with new planning laws.
This has had a massive impact on starting dates and we have decided to delay trying to open the gites until 2011.
It may be possible to open some gites, late 2010 and we'll keep you informed.
We will still be offering free holidays so please keep visiting here for updates.
Thanks for all your support and good wishes - please keep them coming.