Mars 2022. Débriefing " Ouverture prochaine le 2 Avril "…read more Produits de terroir issus d'Ariège. Réservations de repas et manifestations musicale, Arts et Sports. Agréable Terrasse au calme de la vallée. Proches des Sites Pyrénées. Ambiance festive et authentique.

Lost in the middle of nowhere lays a village of maybe a hundred people... and a very devoted…read morefamily, running this place. Like in old novels, behind a door on a cobbled street, is a hotel and a tavern for any lost soul that happened to be here. In fact, it seems the place is very popular - during our short 20 minute conversation with Anne, who I assumed was the owner, she answered two phone calls asking for reservations months in advance. I take it we were here in a low season and thus managed to book it mid-afternoon the same day. Upon booking, we immediately got a call back from Anne, asking whether we would like to have a dinner and confirming the arrival time. This place is simple, old and uniquely charming, with a personal touch on everything you may see. It is a perfect mix of all things old with a modern twist. Impeccably remodeled rooms (ours was hidden high under the roof) with low ceilings and a fireplace, but all modern amenities - brand new windows, showers, heating units. A spacious green terrace on the hill hugging the building that you would never know is there looking just from the street- with lounge chairs and dinning tables. An old bar with 4-5 wooden tables, serving locally brewed beer. A small counter offering local specialties - jams, preserves, honey, soap. A bright breakfast room with everything your heart desires, including a Nespresso machine, for the addict in you. Tiny details here and there that are so well put in place. I don't know how this family does it and I was astonished how well the place is run. Anne seemed to have a small team of maybe 2 or 3 people that prepared a delicious dinner for a dozen or so guests. Talk about local ingredients - I bet it all has been sourced from the nearby hills. Food was delicious and worthy of any high end Parisian spot. Rooms were spotless clean. Common areas smartly designed and cozy. Breakfast room was ready at 8 am to serve any guests who wanted to leave early. Rooms were quiet and you could get a feeling you are the only one in the whole house. All in all during our 10 day road trip in France this was the best place we stayed at. I am so happy we found it online, as this is one of those nights the memories of which will last forever.

Stayed here one night in late April... Nice rooms, nice people, great parking and surrounds. Very…read morecharming old style reception area and bar.. With great selection of whiskeys and other liquor. I'd recommend it as a positive experience.

From the owner: Notre établissement est une véritable institution ariégeoise, aussi bien pour son ancienneté que…read morepour la qualité de nos prestations. Ce lieu représente tout un art de vivre. La décoration cossue vous rappelle les anciennes maisons familiales. Les meubles anciens patinés s'harmonisent parfaitement avec le cristal, l'argenterie et les compositions florales. En été service en terrasse dans un très beau jardin fleuri et ombragé. Parmi les merveilles gastronomiques de l'établissement, il faut mentionner le foie gras chaud aux poires et épices, les ris d'agneau persillés, le tournedos de magret au foie gras, les brochettes de lotte aux saint-jacques ou le soufflé au Grand Marnier. Hormis le poisson qui ne provient pas de nos montagnes d'Ariège, l'équipe de cuisine ne travaille que des produits frais et locaux. Et, les amateurs de vins se régaleront grâce à la très belle cave de Michel Bordeau qui renferme des milliers de bouteilles dont quelques grands crus qui ont su vieillir !