Bed & Breakfasts in the Ariège Pyrenees
The Couserans
Runs from the confluence of the Arac and the Salat rivers through Oust, Seix, Couflens and Salau to the Spanish border. The road ends at an old tungsten mine; the lack of road communication with Spain through here has preserved this beautiful valley's unspoilt character. |
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La Londinière English spoken | 2 | no | Seix | Peta and Keith warmly welcome you to their comfortable home located just 5 minutes walk from the village of Seix. |
MASSAT VALLEYS A long, lovely valley that wends its way along the length of the Arac river to Massat, which sits at the foot of the Col de Port. Another road from the village leads to the Etang de Lers, a mountain lake beloved of fishermen and, in winter, cross-country skiers. |
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Maison Esmeralda English spoken | 4 | yes | Biert | Marcia and Michael welcome you to their large house on the banks of the Arac river just outside the village. Cyclists and motorcyclists will appreciate their enormous, secure garage and their location on the road leading to the Col de Port, which figures often in the Tour de France. Pool. |
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Ferme Ros'âne | 2 | yes | Biert | Françoise and Jean-Pierre have an organic farm in the mountains where in addition to B&B accommodations they offer walks with their donkeys. |
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Las Paouses | 2 | July & Aug. by res. | Massat | Very peaceful situation in the mountains overlooking the Massat valley. Denis Leblon is a nurseryman and it shows in the beautiful garden. |
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Leboner | 2 | yes | Soulan | Fred and Delphine, young sheep farmers, welcome you to their pretty renovated barn attached to their house which is located in a quiet hamlet between Saint Girons and Massat. |
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Las Trinquades English spoken |
4 chalets | no | Boussenac | Christiana and Rik welcome you to their secluded mountain farmstead at 870 m elevation with a magnificent view over the Massat valley and of the Pyreneen chain around the Mont Valier. You are lodged in private chalets surrounded by greenery. |
GARBET RIVER VALLEY A beautiful mountain valley following the Garbet river, whose source is the Etang Bleu (Blue Lake) and ends at the Salat in Oust. The valley is closely associated with the bear tamers of the 19th century, "les montreurs d'ours." At the foot of the high mountains is the thermal spa village of Aulus-les-Bains. |
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La Ferme du Mont Béas English spoken |
3 | yes | Ercé | Gisèle and Jean-Pierre live with their sheep and horses on a tiny, isolated farm at the foot of the Mont Béas in an exceptionally enchanting setting. Gisèle is an equestrian guide who can lead horseriding outings in the mountains. |
CASTILLON REGION Comprises 4 mountain valleys: the Biros, the Bethmale, the Balaguères and the Bellongue. Its principal town is Castillon-en-Couserans. A variant of the Way of Saint James passes by Castillon to pass over the Col de Portet d'Aspet. |
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Le Petit Refuge English spoken |
3 | yes | Ayet | Antoine is an experienced mountaineer and author of several guides to walks in the Pyrenees. He offers 3 pretty little guest rooms in his house in a mountain village near the Col de la Core. |
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Les Silènes English spoken |
5 | yes | Alas | Jacqui and Stéphane's large 18th century house is in the heart of a small village near Castillon. A variant of Saint James' Way passes right by their front gate. |
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La Maison du Rabada | 3 | yes | Sentein | Véronique Estrémé's house is opposite a 12th century church in a picturesque mountain village in the Biros valley. |
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L'Ancienne Bergerie English spoken |
4 | yes | Galey | On a beautiful, peaceful spot overlooking the Bellongue valley, Rebecca and Kevin have lovingly restored a former sheepfold while retaining its charm and character. An experienced chef and a gardener, they offer a gastronomic adventure using homegrown and local produce. |
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Le Relay des 2 Rivières English spoken |
3 | no | Audressein | Mme Gozé's large house is on the Ariège section of the Way of Saint James and a stone's throw from a church famous for its lovely frescos. |
ST GIRONS - ST LIZIER Saint Girons is the principal town of the Couserans and the meeting point of all its valleys. Its neighbor Saint Lizier, 2 km away, has a rich, exceptional patrimony; it is an ancient roman city with a well known romanesque cathedral and is a obligatory stop on the Way of Saint James. |
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La ferme de Cazalas | 2 | yes | Montesquieu- Avantès |
Yolande and Maurice's working farm has many animals, including llamas and exotic birds. In addition to B&B guests they welcome day visitors who can have a guided tour. |
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La Maison Blanche English spoken |
4 | yes | Lorp | Agnès and Alain Roques and their children live in a large, single-level house surrounded by fields and woods 1.5 kms from St-Lizier. Agnès, an expert rider, owns two horses and can accompany another experienced rider on the nearby trails. Alain is a mountaineer and amateur photographer who is happy to direct you to his favourite trails. Non-smoking house |
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"La Bastide" de la Ferme de Jeanne | 4 | no | St Girons | Yannick and Jeannes large, beautifully restored former farm perched on the hills above the town has been magnificently decorated by Jeanne, who headed a decorating firm for many years and is an avid antique collector. Superb view of the Pyrenees. |
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Villa Belisama English spoken |
3 | yes | St Lizier | Marylène and Jean-Michel are passionate about history and travel and this is reflected in their beautiful half-timbered house, dating from the 12th and 17th centuries, situated in the upper part of the historic area of St Lizier (officially designated "one of the most beautiful villages of France.") |
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L'échappée belle English spoken |
5 | yes | Lacourt | Muriel and François live in a quiet mountain hamlet 15 minutes from St Girons where all the houses belong to her family. All the guest rooms have been decorated on the theme of travel, with each room's décor reflecting a different continent. |
THE LOWER SALAT RIVER VALLEY The Salat River valley north of St Girons is dotted with little villages and quiet roads wind through farmland and rolling hills. |
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La Maison du Parc | 4 | no | Lacave | Gisèle and Michel welcome you to their large « maison de maître » with a pool that rates 4 Gîtes de France stars for its tastefully decorated rooms, which sport deliciously old-fashioned names. |
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L'Esclopier | 4 | yes | Mercenac | Claudine and Jean-Marc Feuillerat raise poultry and grow vegetables on the farm they inherited from her grandparents. Claudine is a wonderful cook, serving regional specialities using the farm produce. Jean-Marc offers classes in panning for gold in the nearby Salat river. |
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Les Volets Bleus | 2 | yes | Mercenac | Mr and Madame Meunier's garden is quite splendid, and the two bedrooms lovingly (and tastefully) decorated with the treasures she uncovers at flea markets and antique sales. The ground floor room is adapted for disabled persons. Not recommended for children: too many fragile knick-knacks. |
THE VOLVESTRE A part of the rolling foothills, the bucolic countryside is known for its gentle pace and its royal forest. |
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Le vent d'oeuvre English spoken |
3 | no | Tourtouse | Jacqueline and Graham offer 3 guestrooms in a grand house in the Petites Pyrénées. Park with 100 year old trees, pool, magnificent flower garden. |
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La ferme de Cazalas | 2 | yes | Montesquieu- Avantès |
Yolande and Maurice's working farm has many animals, including llamas and exotic birds. In addition to B&B guests they welcome day visitors who can have a guided tour. |
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Haras Picard du Sant English spoken |
2 | no | Lasserre | The Savignol family raise Mérens horses and offer themed weekends on the farm during which you can participate in farm activities. |
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Rosina de Pèira "Les Estivades" | 5 | yes | Fabas | Rosina is a renowned singer in the Occitan language. Her family home transformed into a bed and breakfast is situated in the rolling hills of the Volvestre area.
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| THE SERONAIS An area of rolling, wooded hills and green pastureland between St Girons and Foix. |
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Rougé English spoken |
2 | yes | Esplas de Sérou | Evelyn and William welcome you to their former farmstead, where they offer an evening meal prepared with their own garden produce and products from neighboring farms. |
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La Ferme de Méras | 4 | yes | La Bastide de Sérou | Olivier's farm has been a working one for 400 years and he still does things the traditional way -- no tractor, all ploughiing and hauling is done by horses and mules. His other passions are cooking and classical music. |
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Maison Grillou English spoken | 2 | yes | Rimont | Kalba and John live in a lovingly restored old farmhouse in the rolling hills outside Rimont. Former restaurateurs,"slow food" is their passion and they offer a 4-course meal 3 times a week, with deliclious vegetarian option available. |
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L'Abbaye de Combelongue | 1 | yes | Rimont | Founded in 1138, the abbey is now a private residence and listed as an historical monument. The guest room is a cozy suite on the first floor and contains a tiny kitchen.The abbey and gardens are open to visitors between 3 and 6pm in July, August and September. |
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La Ferme de Lèdre English spoken |
5 | yes | La Bastide de Sérou | Corinne and Georges raise ducks and sheep on their farm situated 2 kms from the departemental 18-hole golf course. |