Hidden Valleys and Villages

Highlights

The Lot remains undoubtedly one of France's least spoiled regions, with dramatic views at every turn: forgotten valleys, cliff-hanging villages, mediaeval towns and world-famous pre-historic sites. Wonderfully friendly hotels too.

Hotel les Gabarres, Tour de Faure

This is the base hotel for our move on cycling holidays in the Lot.

It's a modern hotel and all the rooms have ensuite facilities. There is a pleasant pool area overlooking the surrounding fields and cliffs to the rear of the hotel and the pretty village of St Cirq-La-Popie is just a stroll away.

As the hotel doesn't have a restaurant, your evening meal is taken at the Auberge des Versanes.

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La Garissade, Labastide

The little town of Labastide Murat was built as a lookout-post in the 13C - and the hotel dates back to its origins. The town takes its name from its most famous son, Joachim Murat, who rose from himble beginnings to become Napoleon's Master-at-Arms, brother-in-law and King of Naples.

The Logis de France La Garissade started life as a posting house; it was restored and turned into a hotel about 3 decades ago by the Recourt family. It offers 20 completely renovated quiet ensuite rooms.

M Recourt presides in the kitchen and his cuisine is a firm Headwater favourite!

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Hotel La Segaliere, Cajarc

The Hotel La Segaliere has a distinctly contemporary feel to it. The spacious, bright and airy rooms are decorated in fashionable pastel colours, with modern facilities to match.

In the open plan reception and bar area, you will find modern artwork and large sofas where you can linger and chat to fellow guests. The hotel's terrace overlooks the lovely pool and surrounding grounds and is a particularly pleasant setting for pre-dinner drinks.

The hotel is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Cajarc.

Further details on the hotel website.

Hotel Le Senat , Paris

Le Senat is a 3 star hotel but with a 4 star feel! There are just 41 rooms, all stylishly furnished and a couple of suites with terraces, if you really fancy splashing out! All have satellite television, mini bar, air-conditioning, safe and hairdryer, plus Internet access.

The hotel has its own small bar - adorned with photographs of eminent artists, being in the heart of the artists' quarter - plus a reading room with complimentary internet access.

Breakfast is taken in the basement, where you'll find a copious buffet of viennoiseries, cereals, fruit salad, ham, cheese, bread, yoghurt, bacon, eggs, sausage, fruit juices, tea or coffee. If you prefer, you can have a continental breakfast served to your room at no extra charge.

Le Senat is perfectly located on a quiet side street just a stone's throw away from the Luxembourg Gardens and metro, 5 minutes walk from the vibrant Latin quarter, where you'll find a plethora of restaurants to suit all budgets.

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Hotel Athenee, Toulouse

The 3 star Hotel Athenee has an ideal location, just 500m from Toulouse's Matabiau railway station, and a short walk from Place St Sernin, where you'll find the city's famous basilica. The hotel boasts modern yet stylish public rooms; of particular note is the pretty sitting room with its exposed stone walls which creates a cosy effect. The bedrooms too are all tastefully decorated and well appointed; all are ensuite with satellite tv, hairdryer, air-conditioning and mini-bar. The hotel also offers a laundry service and guests are welcome to use the safe at reception.

We have arranged for you to have continental breakfast here, as there is such a choice of restaurants very close by.

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