In addition to the private swimming pool, if you fancy playing tennis while on Family holiday in France at this luxury gite, you’re in luck…
The full size enclosed tennis court is a short drive from the house, just outside Jumilhac Le Grand.
We can provide you with racquets and balls or you may choose to bring your own, if you have a special racket. We have more than 4 racquets available if you want to play doubles, as adults or with children (we have child friendly rackets).
The court near this luxury villa gite in France is free to use. The court door is not locked and you simply turn up and play. You may find there are others there, but it is rare that you hit it at the same time as someone else. There is no booking system.
Often people come for their holidays in France and fancy a game for some exercise. This is a French gite with pool and tennis court access.
This is a very popular game in France and most villages and towns have a court or 3 available to use. In fact, the name “tennis” is believed to derive from the French word “tenez” meaning ‘take it’ or ‘play’, which was shouted to start the game in Royal courts.
[ Gite meaning in French – What is a gite in France ]
In the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries it became a more popular game in royal circles, where it was known as ‘jeu de paumme’, meaning ‘game of the palm, because players hit the ball with their palm. Over time, a glove was used to protect the hand, and later a flat paddle, which became the early racket.
French Gite With Pool and Tennis Court Access
So come take your holidays in France here with your friends and family.
Enjoy your tennis holidays France
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