Our mountain refuges

Located in the south of Saintonge, near the old clay quarries or blue lakes that gave it its name, this hotel-restaurant will seduce nature and authenticity lovers.
Located in the south of Saintonge, near the old clay quarries or blue lakes that gave it its name, this hotel-restaurant will seduce nature and authenticity lovers.



It has a pleasant shaded terrace ideal for a drink or a gourmet break. Just a few metres from a pond and the Museum of Popular Trades and Traditions, visitors can enjoy a cultural or nature walk after tasting the local produce.

In the south of the Charente Maritime, you will travel to the heart of peasant life in the last century. Trades, tools, way of life, everything will be explained to you!
Nine trades are represented through their tools: the farmer, the carpenter, the wheelwright, the blacksmith, the joiner, the resin worker, the clog maker, the cobbler and the cooper.

Located in the south of the Charente-Maritime region, these five guest rooms are housed in a 19th-century castle with a 22-acre park.
Lovers of old stones and nature, with family or friends, will appreciate the places full of history. The owners will be happy to show you around the property, which has a yoga studio, two tennis courts and a saltwater pool.



Several activities are offered in the vicinity, from discovering the blue lakes (former clay quarries) to tasting regional products such as the great cognacs to the north and the Bordeaux crus to the south.

Located in a house of character, these two guest rooms are ideal for a relaxing stay. It has a large wooded park that will seduce nature and relaxation lovers.
In the middle of the vineyards, at the gateway to the Périgord, the Gironde and the Dordogne, it is the ideal starting point for discovering Bordeaux, a city classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the spa town of Jonzac and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, which has been awarded the label "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France".

Two kilometres south of Montguyon, on the banks of the river Lary, this fortified estate has been transformed into a renaissance manor house with outbuildings, a park and a pram museum.
Housed in a huge early 19th century barn, you will dicover a museum of exceptional antique prams and baskets. Visitors will also have the opportunity to taste Pineau and Cognac. The estate is located close to the Greenway cycle path and welcomes groups on request.

Michel Vallaeys invites you to break through the barriers of everyday life in the authentic setting of its equestrian farm, labelled "Welcome to the Farm".
Come and discover during a stay at the farm, alone or in groups, a farm and its human, animal and natural environment. Introduction to horseback riding, horse riding, rental or accommodation of equines, discover all our equestrian activities in a rural setting.

All year round, visit of the farm (horse breeding, vine, tobacco and grain cultivation, forest discovery), Ardhillon circuit (in pursuit of Fantoche, through woods and fields...), ponies and horses animation, accompanied rando, attelage. Accredited training centre, horse and carriage first ride, horseback riding from 1 hour to several days to discover the people, landscapes and local products. Teenagers' courses and FFE (French Equestrian Federation) exam training course. Horse rental by the hour, half day and day.

Riders home, in dormitory and rooms - Horses home : in meadows and five stalls, saddlery, shower, pellets and hay supplied.
Luggage transport, picnic preparation and board and half-board catering available (reception room 64 seats).