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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!

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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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Fishing Rules

  • Please note there are disinfecting tanks that you will be required to dip nets slings waders in prior to fishing please ensure this is adhered to.
  • Please note the maximum group total is 9 persons which includes 3 anglers maximum.
  • No Particles at the venue. Boilies and pellets only.
  • NO maggots allowed at the venue.
  • No standing when posing with fish for photographs.
  • A maximum of; 3 fishing rods, 1 spod rod and 1 marker rod per angler.
  • A maximum of; 1 hook per rod or rig.
  • Barbed hooks only
  • No braided mainlines, leaders or leadcore.
  • No fixed leads (all leads must be able to fall free in the event of break-offs).
  • All rigs must free the hooklength from the lead mainline and leader in the event of a breakage. Example PB products hit and run system
  • No sacking of fish (please ensure that you have camera equipment that works in the dark).
  • No shelf-life bait and no uncooked nuts.
  • Antiseptic Gel must be used to treat the mouths of all fish after every catch.
  • All fishing lines are to be reeled in when rods are not attended.
  • Bait boats are allowed at the venue and can be hired, but please book in advance with us.
  • The OMC magic twig is not allowed on this venue.
  • Please note mats, cradles and slings are provided at the venue.
  • Baits are available at the venue or you may bring your own quality boilies ( no shelf life ). ONLY pellets purchased at the venue are allowed which are shown on the bait for sale page. You may not use your own.

Personal Rules

  • Dogs are very welcome at the venue but please respect the use of the house. Any cleaning required as a result of your dog will be charged at 100 euros. There is a vet close to the venue where any vaccinations can be arranged if necessary.
  • Please use the ashtrays and bins provided at the swims and do not throw rubbish in the lake.
  • Please ensure you have sufficient holiday insurance in the event of accidents and illness.
  • Please don’t smoke in the house.
  • Excessive use of alcohol or other intoxicating substances will not be tolerated and result in being asked to leave the venue.
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied at all times.
  • Please ensure that all accommodation; the gite and the cabins, are vacated by 10 am on departure day, and left in a clean tidy condition.
  • Please ensure that all equipment is returned to its appropriate place and left in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Please report all damage and breakages to Jean-Noel.
  • Please uphold these simple rules at all times.
  • Please always use the life jackets provided if using the boat.

Terms and conditions

  • Any infringement of the rules will result in the termination of your holiday without a refund.
  • We accept no responsibility for accident or injury unless it is a result of our direct action. Please ensure you have health and accident insurance.
  • To avoid disappointment, equipment hire, bait and food packages must be agreed upon before arrival and they must be paid for in cleared funds prior to or on arrival.


The Secret Garden is the perfect place for your carp fishing holiday in France. Quality accommodation combined with fantastic fishing makes it ideal for any group. It is suitable for small groups of serious carp anglers or larger groups and families of up to 9 people (limited to a maximum of 3 anglers with up to 6 non-angling guests permitted).

  • The price is £2350.00 per week on a lake-exclusive basis. A £1175.00 deposit secures your booking by bank transfer and the balance of £1175.00 is due ten weeks before arrival. Please note we do not accept card payments.
  • This is inclusive of up to 9 persons but is limited to a maximum of 3 anglers with up to 6 non-angling guests permitted
  • All bookings are on an exclusive basis providing total peace and privacy for you and your family.
  • All bookings are from 2 pm on a Saturday through to 10 am the following Saturday.
  • No licenses are required and you can fish 24 hours per day.
  • Bait is available on-site subject to being ordered in advance.
  • A range of red angel and secret key boilies is available at the venue from Eddie Sterckx. VIEW BAIT RANGE
  • High-grade pellet made by Coppens is available on demand and is 2 euros per kilo.

Please note:
The venue is fully booked for 2025 and 2026 and has an extensive waiting list that we have now closed unless availability should arise due to a change of customer circumstances.

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The accommodation at The Secret Garden is truly impressive. It is large and spacious with all the comforts of home and is fully equipped and you will want for nothing. Having 3 double bedrooms it is perfect for families of up to 6 persons. There are also 2 convertible sofa beds, one in the master bedroom and one on the upstairs landing which provide the capacity for larger families or groups of up to 10 persons. There's even a dishwasher to save on the washing up.

Inside there is English television and fibre optic high speed broadband so you can relax in front of the open wood fire if the weather turns chilly, or equally, relax in the air-conditioned conservatory when it gets too hot.

The outdoor swimming pool has a luxurious sun deck with sun loungers available, all viewable from the air conditioned conservatory! There are also electrical supplies and charging points available around the lake.

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The Lounge

A large spacious lounge area perfect for those occasions when you want a break from the fishing and you just want to relax. Cool in the summer so that you can escape the heat and a large wood burning fire to keep you warm on those chillier spring and autumn evenings. The 50 inch plasma television complete with sky box with freeview and a DVD player will help to keep you and the kids entertained. The plasma TV is also loaded with UK films for all the family. Wi-Fi is also available ensuring that you can keep in touch with friends and family or even the office if you have the need.

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Bedrooms

Having 3 good sized double bedrooms the house accommodates 6 people in luxurious comfort. The master bedroom which is particularly spacious is also equipped with a convertible bed/settee making it suitable for a family of four in it's own right. The upstairs landing is a space as large as the master bedroom and it has also been equipped with a convertible bed/settee thereby providing maximum flexibility for larger families.

The remainder of the house is equally spacious thereby providing superb accommodation for groups of 1 through to 6 persons. The addition of the 2 bed settees provide the additional capacity for the larger family or multiple family group of up to a maximum of 10 persons.

There is a large flatscreen TV in the master bedroom.

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Bathrooms

Having 2 double bathrooms and 2 separate toilets there is little need to form a queue at The Secret Garden. Smaller groups can effectively divide the facilities into 2 separate apartments which would include their own private bathroom and loo. Larger groups who require larger facilities will certainly find them more than adequate. One bathroom has double sinks with a large shower cubicle, the second has double sinks with a full sized bath and a shower over.

All of the facilities are fitted to a high standard.

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The Kitchen

The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for any group, large or small. The double oven with a four ring gas hob and hot plate is large enough to prepare a banquet. The fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, etc, etc, ensure that all of your kitchen requirements are provided for.

The addition of a table and chairs makes it ideal for breakfast or those occasions when you do not wish to use the dining room.

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Conservatory/Dining Room

The perfect place to take your meals, the conservatory overlooks the lake which is only 20 meters away should you decide to leave your rods in. The doors can be slid open to give you that alfresco feel or closed again should the weather turn chilly. It is also air-conditioned for those occasions when the heat of the day gets to be too much.

The dining tables can be set for many combinations. There is a formal dining table for 6 or a more relaxing less formal table for 4. Pull them together and groups of up to 10 can eat together for those larger family occasions.

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The Utility Room

The rear door to the property provides access to this very spacious utility room which is equipped with a washing machine and extra freezer and fridge capacity. It also houses the boiler for the central heating and hot water systems, meaning it is always warm and provides the perfect place for drying your damp fishing clothes, shoes, boots, etc.

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Please note:
There are four swims located around the lake, three of which have wooden pontoons so stage stands or rod pods are advisable.

Every swim is equipped with a Fox cookhouse shelter and a double bivvy. You can, of course, bring your own as there is ample room There is also wifi, electrical charging sockets for charging phones, i-pads and bait boats, together with lighting on each swim.

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  • 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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