Description: Gites of the Domaine de la Vieille Borde in Burgundy France
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Welcome to the Internet site of the Domaine de la Vieille Borde . When I bought the domain in 1988, everything was totally neglected. The surrounding fields were completely overgrown and could not be cultivated. The walls were falling down. Gaping holes in the roofing meant that the beautiful oak beams were rotting away. With great patience, I began the restoration work. The land had to be cleared, over 6 kilometres of trenches had to be dug to connect the electricity and water, the surroundings had to be d