From the owner: Un établissement de prestige Situé en plein centre-ville, cet hôtel a emprunté le nom de l'ancien…read moreMonastère Saint-Antoine dont il occupe l'emplacement depuis 1734. Il propose tous les services d'un quatre étoiles : mini-bar, climatisation, ascenseur, véranda et jardin, piscine, parking... Le tout dans un cadre et un décor somptueux. La réputation de cet établissement ne tient pas seulement à son standing, le savoir-faire de la famille Rieux, propriétaire des lieux depuis sa fondation, est un atout majeur.

We two have stayed many places in many countries, but we both agreed this was among the very top…read moreexperiences. Well-exceeded expectations. Our room was #5, "les Hirondelles", a corner room with views over the village and countryside. - Very very clean - Very comfortable bed with high-grade sheets. - Windows ran all around the room on the corner, with electric blinds. Also in the bathroom. - Bathroom and shower outstanding. High-end towels. Bathrobes in armoire. Excellent quality soaps. We opted to have breakfast. Can be taken in the common room or outside. Excellent breakfast with baguette, warm croissants, Jam/jelly (some house-made), juice, coffee. The common area is tastefully decorated and gorgeous. An adjoining room has a large fireplace before which one can have a warm beverage in winter. (We stayed in September, and would like to return for that experience). Gregory met us at the door and ensured our stay was comfortable. He gave us a quick tour of the building, explaining its original role as an inn with a stable. There is no elevator, so be prepared to carry your luggage up the modern circular staircase to your room.

I have never had a desire to travel to France. And, I have never liked French food. I was sort of…read moreforced to do both recently when I attended a retreat that was only available in France. The organizer of the retreat arranged for us to stay at L'Ancienne Auberge in Puycelsi in the Tarn area of France, which is in the South West part of the country. I fell in love - with L'Ancienne Auberge, with Dorothee' (the proprietor and chef), with Puycelsi and with French food. My room was quaint, beautiful and extremely comfortable. It overlooked the square of Puycelsi and provided a lovely view of the clock tower. The staff - most of whom speak English very well - were extremely accommodating, charming and very kind. The food - pure heaven. Dorothee' cooks with fresh, locally grown ingredients. You can taste the love with which she prepares her dishes. I can honestly say that I have never eaten as well - and may never again ... until my next trip to Puycelsi. If you have an opportunity to travel to France, do yourself a favor and plan to spend several days in the region around Puycelsi and plan to stay at L'Ancienne Auberge. I promise you will not regret it. For those who would love to plan a longer trip, have no fear. Dorothee' has recently purchased a home just a few minutes walk from L'Ancienne Auberge which she plans to turn into a B&B. The renovations should be complete by March or April of 2011.

From the owner: L'art de recevoir Dans un écrin de verdure de 3 hectares, le Domaine Dutilleul, demeure du 18ème…read moresiècle, est par excellence le lieu idéal pour organiser des réceptions, des mariages, des séminaires et des congrès. Pour pouvoir bénéficer du cadre raffiné et tout confort de cet établissement, il vous suffit de téléphoner pour avoir un devis en fonction de vos souhaits et de vos envies. La décoration classique et élégante se décline sur une palette de chambres aux thématiques originales permettant d'accueillir les groupes. Le restaurant propose une carte traditionnelle alliant richesse du terroir et finesse de la gastronomie. Une galerie d'art est également ouverte à tous.