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The Hunnyfields Estate£2200.00

The Hunnyfields Estate
£2200.00

Exceptional New venue !
Stunning accommodation lake and swimming pool. Fish to 57 pounds.

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Etang de Chavaignac Lake Exclusive From £1850

Etang de Chavaignac
Lake Exclusive From £1850

9 acre lake exclusive venue for 4 persons including lakeside lodge.
Fish to 72.8 pounds!

Only a few 2027 dates remaining

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The Secret GardenLake exclusive £2350

The Secret Garden
Lake exclusive £2350

Voted number one French family carp fishing venue. Exclusive lake house & swimming pool, fish to 60 pounds plus!

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Lac De VilledonFrom £340

Lac De Villedon
From £340

100 acre water with some of the best young fish in France to 80 pounds plus!

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Etang de MontPrices from £325.00

Etang de Mont
Prices from £325.00

Stunning 44 acre venue with over 1000 fish to 60 pounds !

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Domaine de BouxierPrices from £325.00

Domaine de Bouxier
Prices from £325.00

Fabulous new venue with safari shelters and a homely lakeview chalet. Fish to 76 pounds plus!

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Lac De Villedon

Lac de Villedon is in full swing and the fish have completely finished all spawning activity.

We are delighted Robert Hales has chosen to celebrate his 50th birthday at the venue in September this year. Rob has taken 18 swims and his guests include Chris Tarrant, Steve Briggs, Simon Crow, Des Taylor and Jon Shoes plus myself amongst other valued friends. During the week the action will be captured live for a video which will feature on our website www.armfieldangling.com, our Facebook page and also on Youtube.

The venue continues to invest in improvements and currently they are adding an open air terrace with lounge seating outside of the restaurant for dining and refreshments, it over looks the fabulous koi pool. Guests can enjoy a cold beer on arrival and relax before dining in the 5 star restaurant. Please remember camping on the Friday before your trip begins is also available (by prior appointment) which is the perfect way to unwind from your journey and be ready to start your fishing refreshed on the Saturday morning.

Many UK visitors in recent weeks including Shimanonormark UK have made the journey to Villedon and most have either re-booked already or are in the process of organising dates with their respective groups/friends to book again for 2016/2017.

Please remember to send us reports and pictures of your catches to Carmen. We are currently compiling an album which will feature on Youtube and on our web site and Facebook pages so our existing guests and those yet to visit can see the facilities, fish and fishing reports from different swims in different months of the year.

There is now limited availability for 2015 but have a wider choice of dates left for 2016 and 2017. The lake exclusive option at Villedon is proving to be a popular option offering fishing and exclusive use of the lake and accommodation (the outstanding villa on swim 1 and the cabin on swim 21) for a maximum of 35 anglers, of course you can have smaller groups if you wish and boats (no engines) are included as well as mats. The food package offers 7 meals per angler (one each evening), 5 of which are delivered to your swims and 2 to be taken in the restaurant. Please email Carmen on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for remaining full week availability and price.

The mystery common has put in another appearance although the question of its exact weight on its previous capture still remains unanswered as this time she bottomed the scales at 69.10oz. It really does pay to take big scales to Villedon!!

Le Bois de l'etang

As our consultant Ian Smith prepares to visit the venue we are organising Ian to shoot footage of live catch action along with video of this truly beautiful venue. Shortly after Ians visit Steve and Joan Briggs will visit for a week and we are sure they will add to the venues stunning fish gallery of catches.

Le Bois really is the most beautiful tranquil escape, newly furnished and overlooking the privacy of your own lake you and friends can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and sample its pristine fish to in excess of 60lbs.

Le Bois is offered on an exclusive basis only and weeks are limited for 2015. Bookings are being taken for 2016. Please enquire with Carmen on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure your dates.

Etang de Brigueuil

Brigueuil continues to fish well after spawning. 7 anglers landing 52 fish using a combination of tiger nuts and boilies which are currently proving successful.

The beautiful chalet as usual fished incredibly well with 15 fish to 43lbs. We currently have only 1 weeks still remaining for the chalet this year. Please book now for next year for this particular swim with its outstanding accommodation and privacy.

Thank you to everyone that supported us on our charity walk on 7th June and donated towards Carping for Causes who support Birmingham Childrens Hospital. It was a pleasure to be involved with them and help towards these worthwhile causes.

Tight Lines

Paul and Carmen
Armfield Angling Limited

To find out more about our French carp fishing venues please visit our home page or take a look at some of the fish photo galleries.

Lac de Villedon

Carmen and I regularly receive enquiries with reference to tackle techniques and bait recommendations at Lac de Villedon. We thought it may be useful to newsletter a few F.A.Q's

Type and Quality of Bait

In my experience Mailine Baits have always worked well at the venue, in particular Cell and Hybrid, generally 20 kilos is enough for a weeks stay. Regarding particles, pellet, hemp and any shop bought ready professionally manufactured and ready packed jars are permitted

Hookbaits

Generally 15mm or smaller and in particular balanced baits work extremely well, sitting on the lake beds light covering of silt

Terminal Tackle

Most rigs work well and don't need to be complicated. Please remember tubing only NO leadcore or braided leaders. Hooksize, 6's and 8's work well

There will be a lot of press in the magazines in the coming month as Rob Hales celebrates his 50th birthday at Lac de Villedon along with Steve Briggs, Chris Tarrant, members of the Avid team and other close friends and angling celebrities. There will be live video footage from the week that will be posted to our website and Facebook and YouTube pages

Please remember Lac de Villedon is becoming a very popular venue and its reputation will be furthermore enhanced in the next months.

For 2015 remaining, 2016 and 2017 please contact Carmen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Le Bois de l'etang now has a new name!!!

Steve and Joan Briggs have arrived yesterday at the venue. Both Steve and Joan were amazed at the quality of both the accommodation and natural beauty of the lily lined lake. Both commented the venue is like a 'Secret Garden' so that's what we have decided to name it.

As of Monday 10th August the name at the venue will appear as 'The Secret Garden' on our website, Facebook and Magazine features.

This venue really does afford the ultimate in comfort and privacy. The house is fully equipt with a range style gas cooker, microwave, ample fridges and freezers and washing machine, tackle room with English charging points not to mention the stunning air conditioned conservatory overlooking your own private swim with optional sun loungers and barbeque! We are also waiting the delivery of the venues swimming pool in the coming weeks.

All in all the perfect venue with fish in excess of 60lbs for a few friends or a family retreat. A competition will also appear in the coming weeks with a chance to win a week at this stunning venue.

Etang de Brigueuil

The beautiful Brigueuil nestles in the Charantes countryside and the jewel in its crown is its spectacular chalet (swim 12), a panoramic lawned area with commanding views over the lake.

The chalet is fully equipped with a well appointed kitchen including washing machine, Freeview TV, a charming lounge seating area with doors opening onto the lakeside terrace. The 2 bedrooms sleep 2 people per room (one with double bed and the other with 2 x singles) enabling a further 2 people to bivvy up on the accompanying double swim on the lawn in front of the chalet.

If you choose to maximise on the accommodation and swim facilities of the chalet this option accommodates 4 non anglers and 2 anglers (in bivvies) for just £800.00 per week. Fabulous value at a venue with charming English hosts. Full internal chalet pictures and lake views can be seen on our website www.armfieldangling.com under the Etang de Brigueuil tab.

Tight Lines and thank you for your continued support

Paul and Carmen
Armfield Angling Limited

To find out more about our French carp fishing venues please visit our home page or take a look at some of the fish photo galleries.

Traditionally February is a quiet month on the carp fishing scene however here things have been frantic!!

Lac de Villedon

Following complete draindown in December the successful removal of all poisson chat, this year is set to be the venues best year yet!!
Eddie Sterk test fished the venue in the last 2 weeks to check progress of the fish for the owner Paul. Eddie had over 25 fish in his short session and the fish look in pristine condition, Eddie caught many fish in excess of 45lbs, pictures of these remarkable fish are shown on our Facebook pages.

With many high profile guests set to return this year to this fantastic mighty venue to catch some of Frances finest fish, this year looks to be really exciting.

The Secret Garden

Without doubt this is one of the most stunning picturesque fishing venues in France offering unique trips on an exclusive basis.

Over at The Secret Garden things have been equally busy. This year we have drained the lake and treated with lime to combat areas of silt, the lilly pads have been slightly thinned to create additional clear spots to fish to and place baits easily. Two weeks with a digger every day has resulted in a new sandy bank being created on the far bank, beautiful clean snag free areas to fish, in addition we have been able to increase the level on the lake to enhance oxygen levels and dig deeper areas in front of swims to ensure maximum fish care when netting and returning fish.

The icing on the cake at the venue was yesterday 20.02.16 when 32 pristine young fish were added to 40lbs, fish farmed and never been caught these fish will thrive in their new environment. Full pictures and video footage of their netting can be seen on Facebook.

Etang de Brigueuil


One of Frances most beautiful venues continues to grow in popularity. We have only a few weeeks still remaining for 2016 on swim 12 which is the double with chalet but do still have some other availability around the lake on standard swims. In early April we are delighted to welcome Steve Briggs and Joan to record a feature for various top angling publications.

The lake boasts over 600 beautiful mirrors and commons that are growing really quickly. The lake record ( held by my good self in January this year) is just shy of 60lbs but we expect many fish to surpass this is 2016.

It just remains for myself and Carmen to wish you all every success and enjoyment in the 2016 season and we very much look forward to being of service to you

Paul and Carmen
Armfield Angling Limited


To find out more about our French carp fishing venues please visit our home page or take a look at some of the fish photo galleries.

Lac de Villedon - An Challenging Adventure!

All the very best big fish venues in France present challenges, at Chantecoq it's the mud, at Cassien sometimes the summer traffic of holidaymakers, boats and swimmers and at Rainbow you must adapt your approach to catch some of the very best fish in the world.

As Villedon is now recognised as a target venue for the UK angler it too presents it's challenges but also outstanding rewards.

Here are the Villedon stats for w/c 27 August 2016:

22lbs to 33lbs 32 fish
33lbs to 45lbs 79 fish
45lbs to 56lbs 12 fish
56lbs plus 1 fish

The venue currently has some activity from poisson chat, but for the thinking angler this is easily overcome by the use of tiger nuts, masking boilies with plastic wrap and decoy bating strategies ie the use of particles presented in areas off the main swim. We currently have a UK lake exclsuive group on the venue and those employing these strategies are reaping the rewards. In the words of Terry Sanders a recent customer to swim 15, Villedon is an adventure, yes, the poisson can be active in some swims but so currently are the venues 1200 fish. Testiment to this was his 65 fish catch along with two friends Hayden Roberts and Gary Roach. Terry has already booked his return trip in 2017.

Terry Wheatley as recently detailed on Steve Briggs Facebook page together with Paul Sharman managed 45 fish from swim 20 during a hectic week full details reported in this weeks CarpTalk and again Terry has already re booked for his next Villedon adventure.

Meanwhile Paul Henson on his 3rd return trip to Villedon fishing from swim 1 (the villa,) and electing to fish days only with just 2 rods managed 56 fish, 7 over 40lbs, the largest 48lb 10 all fish were reported to be in stunning condition.

At the other end of the lake Clint fished swim 17 and at 1.30am in the morning was rewarded with a beautiful 52lb deep bodied mirror double tiger nuts being the successful method over a bed of hemp and maize.

Villedon is a mighty water of nearly 100 acres and not for the faint hearted however for those stepping up to the challenge it offers 1200 of the finest quality fish in France with mirrors and commons in excess of 70lbs, anglers with a considered approach regularly report catches of 50 plus fish per week. This together with it's excellent facilities ie restaurant, shop and choice of lakeside accommodation make it a comfortable proposition for the UK angler together with the feel of a big water adventure.

With the weather due to change this afternoon and temperatures dropping and strong winds and rain, the big fish at Villedon will become very active please watch our Facebook for updates as we receive them.

Living in France i have access to 100's of waters and as i speak i am packing the van for my next adventure ... DESTINATION VILLEDON!

Join the other UK anglers booking this venue for 2017 and 2018, step up to the challenge.

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Paul and Carmen
Armfield Angling Limited



To find out more about our French carp fishing venues please visit our home page or take a look at some of the fish photo galleries.

  • What our customers say .....

    What our customers say ......

    I’d just like to say how impressed I am by the service you guys offer. You were amazing when we went to Jurassik,
    giving regular updates around COVID rules and the advice and service this time has been amazing aswell. We will definitely be using you for any future trips I’ll be booking.

  • What our customers say ......

    What our customers say ......

    Well a massive thank you to Paul and Carmen Armfield and lake owner Jean Noel for a fabulous week at 'The Secret Garden'.
    It felt just like that, as we were secluded from the world in our own little carp heaven, only venturing out when we wanted to.

  • What our customers say ......

    What our customers say ......

    If you want a family holiday with one or two of you fishing, with some local site seeing / touring thrown in, this is the perfect venue.
    There aren't many venues in France that combine the estate lake feel of this place with a great house to stay in. It is, quite simply, superb. I can't wait to go back.

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