La Guimarderie
Le Coudray, Lémeré, 37120
Enjoy an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life at this lovely rural family-run French farm. With the warmest of welcomes from the owner, Sam, who has renovated the 14th-century Farmhouse and grounds for over 30 years, guests soon become part of the family.
The location offers opportunities to experience nature, well-being and mindfulness and is set in the beautiful Loire Valley. It is also the venue for yoga and mindful-stargazing retreats with minimal light pollution in the surrounding area.
Overseas - this overseas stargazing location is one that you might like to visit when on holiday (overseas from the uk!)
Local light pollution
La Guimarderie is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
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