Gîtes de France 2 épis:
La Maison Blanche in Lorp (3 rooms + table d'hôtes; stable for horses)
Label Gîtes de France 2 épis | 05 61 66 48 33 or 06 12 52 36 00 | English spoken
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
Tindleys in Fougax-et-Barrineuf (3 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Gîtes de France 2 épis | 05 61 01 34 87 | English spoken
Linda and Roger Tindley have tastefully restored a house in a small village at the foot of the Montagne la Frau and the Pic de Bartolomey. They enjoy hillwalking and offer services to make your walking holiday more enjoyable (picnic lunches, transfer to or from points of departure or finish, etc.) Vegetarian meals prepared upon request.
Las Paouses in Massat (2 rooms + table d'hôte in July & August by prior reservation.)
Label Gîte de France 2 épis | 05 61 04 94 45
Very peaceful situation in the mountains overlooking the Massat valley. Denis Leblon is a nurseryman and it shows in the beautiful garden.
L'échappée belle in Lacourt (5 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Gîtes de France 2 épis | 05 61 66 62 65 | English spoken
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.
L'Esclopièr in Mercenac (4 rooms + table d'hôtes + pool for children)
Label Gîtes de France 2 épis | 05 61 96 65 40
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.
Serre de Marou in Montferrier (2 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Gîtes de France 2 épis | 05 61 01 14 75 | English spoken
Nicole and Yves' raise chickens, ducks and sheep on their farm facing the Cathar castle at Montségur, which is a 30 minute walk from the house. Non-smoking house.
Gîtes de France 3 épis
La Maison de la Grande Ourse in Salsein (1 room + 1 suite of 2 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Gîtes de France 3 épis | 05 61 96 06 25
Christine and Michel live in a very old traditional house in a tiny village at 700 m elevation and 4 kms from Castillon.
Le Domaine Fournié in Tarascon (5 rooms + table d'hôtes + indoor heated pool)
Label Gîte de France 3 épis | 05 61 05 54 52
Bed and breakfast and gîtes in a large "maison de maître" on the edge of Tarascon, near the Prehistoric Art Park.
La Calabasse in St Lary (route du Col de Portet d'Aspet; 1 room)
Label Gîte de France 3 épis | 05 61 04 71 75
Comfortable room with separate entrance in the home of a family of cheesemakers.
Villa Belisama in St Lizier (3 rooms + table d'hôtes + pool)
Label Gîtes de France 3 épis | 05 61 02 83 24 | English spoken
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.")
Les Mijanes in Fougax et Barrineuf (2 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Gîtes de France 3 épis « Art de vivre » | 05 61 01 63 76 | English spoken
A beautifully renovated farmstead at the end of a small road with a view of the château de Montségur.
Les Volets Bleus in Mercenac (in the Volvestre; 2 rooms + table d'hôte)
Label Gîte de France 3 épis | 05 61 96 68 55 or 06 77 41 15 65
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 rooms is adapted for disabled persons. Not recommended for children: too many fragile knick-knacks.
Clévacances 4 clés
Domaine de Terrac in Rimont (5 rooms + table d'hôte)
Label Clévacances 4 clés | 05 61 96 39 60 | English spoken
Dominique welcomes you to her former farmstead full of character, surrounded by 12 hectars of rolling hills, where she offers regional and vegetarian (and often exotic) cuisine prepared with produce from her garden.
"La Bastide" de la ferme de Jeanne in St Girons (4 rooms + pool)
05 61 66 45 57 or 06 77 82 46 25
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.
Clévacances 3 clés
La Ferme de Lèdre in La Bastide de Sérou (5 rooms + table d'hôte)
05 61 01 59 01
Corinne and Georges raise ducks and sheep on their farm situated 2 kms from the departemental 18-hole golf course
La Maison du Rabada in Sentein (3 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Clévances 3 clés | 05 61 96 07 76
Véronique Estrémé's house is opposite a 12th century church in a picturesque mountain village in the Biros valley.
Le Relay des 2 rivières in Audressein (3 rooms + 2 for pilgrims)
Label Clévances 3 clés | 05 61 04 76 32
Mr and Mme Barbisan'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.
Les Silènes in Alas (5 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Clévacances 3 clés | 05 61 66 09 75 | English spoken
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.
Les chambres de l'Arget near Foix (3 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Clévacances 3 clés | 05 61 02 90 30
Corinne and Patrick transformed into a a bed and breakfast this former forge on the banks of the Arget, located 2 kms from Foix. Their principal activity is a fish farm where they raise 3 types of trout; you can fish for trout yourself and Patrick will cook them for your dinner in the evening.
Le Sivarol in Ignaux (2 rooms + table d'hôtes)
Label Clévacances 3 clés | 05 61 64 28 20
Catherine and Didier Cavernes live just outside a small mountain village (1000m elevation). Catherine's passion is jam making (using both fruit and flowers) and Didier's are fishing and hunting (guests are welcome to join him).
Haras Picard du Sant in Lasserre (in the Volvestre; 2 rooms in the main house)
05 61 66 65 34
The Savignol family raise Mérens horses and offer themed weekends on the farm during which you can participate in farm activities.
Clévacances 2 clés
Chez Brown in Leychert (1 room + table d'hôte)
05 61 02 97 21
Katherine and Tim offer a small apartment on the bottom floor of their village house with a separate, garden level entrance. A foldout couch can accommodate a third adult or 2 children. There is a kitchenette for preparing breakfast or simple meals and a terrace from where you can admire the mountain view.
Le clos des Pradals in Banat (1 room)
Label Clévacances 2 clés | 05 61 05 85 02 or 06 29 86 16 92 (mobile)
A bedroom with a sitting room and kitchen in a large house on the edge of a small village 4 kms from Tarascon. Very green with a good view of the mountains.
Haras Picard du Sant in Lasserre (in the Volvestre; 2 rooms in extension of main house)
05 61 66 65 34
The Savignol family raise Mérens horses and offer themed weekends on the farm during which you can participate in farm activities.
Accueil Paysan
Haras Picard du Sant in Lasserre (in the Volvestre; 2 rooms)
05 61 66 65 34
The Savignol family raise Mérens horses and offer themed weekends on the farm during which you can participate in farm activities
"Vergers de Sésame" near le Mas d'Azil (2 rooms + table d'hôtes + camping + pilgrim hostel)
Label Accueil Paysan | 05 61 69 99 56 | English spoken
At Michèle and Eric's 15 hectar farm you can sample their organic apple juice, produced from their traditionally-cultivated orchard. The farm lies along a route of the way of St James pilgrimage trail, and in addition to their 2 bed and breakfast rooms they have a simple, spacious dormitory for pilgrims. Vegetarian meals prepared upon prior request.
