We have renovated this old barn in a small rural villge called Bassy. To make the most of the view along the Rhone valley, we created the house 'up-side-down': Our lounge, dining room and kitchen are on the top floor with a terrace overlooking the Rhone. (Our favourit place to eat meals or have a B. B. Q.) We have a small garden were we grow a few vegetables and some fruit and a lovely deck to relax in the shade or a hamock for those who prefer the sun. We are on the promentary with views down into Seyssel and the Rhone and opposite the church and the town hall with adequet parking for all. Lake Annecy is about 45 mins away by car. With it's canals & flowers, gift shops and restauants, swimming, boating or walking. It's a wonderful place to wile away a day. Lac de Bouget is about 45 mins south of us. It is the largest lake completely in France. It is less touristy than Annecy but full of charm with several excelent restaurants, swimming, boating and walking or sumply relaxing by the water. The Historic city of Geneva on the edge of the lake is about 60 mins from us. many small fishing villages abound if you drive round the lake.

We are an English couple who arrived in France after several years working on a large hospital ship, run by Mercy Ships. Using the ship we were able to help needy people in Africa. We fell in love with France so my husband set up his own building buisiness (as we had had in the U. K.) and we are still here. Our home reflects our creativity from the way it is deigned to the hand-painted decor. We love where we live so we are very pleased to share our home with other people. Meeting you, our diverse guests, has been an enriching experience for us so we look forward to meeting many more of you in the coming months.

Bassy is an old rural community recorded by Napolean 3rd. Our bar/restaurant is under renovation right now but should re-open soon. The river Rhone runs alongside us then through the center of Seyssel just a few Km below. There are lovely picnic areas with swimming, pedlos, childrens play areas, excersise machines and even a wake-boarding school and restaurant. On Monday morning there is a market on our side (74) of the river while the other side (01) hosts a market on Saturday morning. It is always nice to have cofffee and croisants and take in the ambience. There is also a supermarket in Seyssel. Walking and biking are both great ways to discover the local countryside. In winter there is skiing within an hour. Mont Blanc and the high cable car up to the 'Aiguille du Midi' with it amazing views over the Alps are just over an hour away. Snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, and dog sleds are all withing easy reach.