This gîte has only two rooms, but both are beautiful. Marie-France has made sure that every detail is attended to. We stayed in the smaller rose-colored room, which was nicely appointed with tasteful décor. We had a chance to peek into the green room, which was also beautiful, and had a much larger bathroom attached. Since the area is rural, not a sound interrupted our sleep.

The Bearn hospitality is immediately apparent when you arrive. Marie-France and Bernard made us feel like friends of the family. Marie-France always made sure we had everything we needed. One evening, when we decided to relax and enjoy a picnic dinner in the garden, she set us up with plates, flatware, and a corkscrew for our wine. Bernard spoke English, and was always happy to provide tips and driving directions around the area. Once, when we were looking for a shop to purchase cheese, he sketched out a map to the woman down the road who sold cheese at her farm. What an experience to purchase... more