Preheat oven to 200c or 400f / gas 6

In a large pan melt the butter stirring often and season well. Add the onions and cook for 20 / 30 mins to achieve a rich brown colour.Stir every 2 /3 mins to stop it burning

Sprinkle the flour on a baking sheet and place in the oven for approx 10 mins until lightly coloured. Then stir into the onions and mix

Gradually stir in the wine and one third of the water mix well and add the remaining water. Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 mins taste and adjust seasoning if needed and add the sugar

Arrange bread on a baking tray and sprinkle with the grated cheese and place in oven till slightly brown. Place soup in bowls and add the bread and serve

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Bannalec

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Carentoir

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Trans la Forêt

Within 20km drive away from Mont-Saint-Michel, this detached stone house makes a spacious holiday cottage in a very tranquil area.

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Hambye

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La Chaumiere d’Oherville

This picture-postcard detached cottage with its traditional thatched roof has been lovingly cared for. Set in a lovely garden

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St. Michel-de-Montjoie

Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage

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La Jonchère, Vendée

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La Faute-sur-Mer, Vendée

This three bedroom house is bright, airy and spacious, and is very well situated 500 metres from the beach of La Faute, facing the Ile de Ré.

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La Plaisance

This charming stone cottage enjoys an attractive countryside location, yet is only half an hour’s drive from the coast, and the lively fishing port of St. Gilles Croix-de-Vie