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CRILLON-LE-BRAVE EUGÉNIE-LES-BAINS

Hostellerie de Crillon-le-Brave A substantial Les Prés d’Eugénie In a refined spa town, this
former vicarage of ochre stone, set on a B&B, part of a small empire owned by
hilltop in Italianate gardens, houses a hotel Michel Guérard, is run with warmth and flair by
that is luxurious and well run without losing its his wife Christine. Rooms in the 18th-century
character. Inside, worn flagged floors, stone walls, former nunnery are all beautifully furnished.
rustic furniture, old books and comfy sofas. Meals are taken across the garden in the
N Place de l’Eglise, 84410 Crillon-le-Brave, Vaucluse. renowned Les Prés d’Eugénie restaurant.
Map p224 C2. § 04 90 65 61 61. ` 04 90 65 62 86. N 40320 Eugénie-les-Bains, Landes. Map p222 B4.
$ crillonbrave@relaischateaux.com 0 b,d. Rooms 24, § 05 58 05 06 07. ` 05 58 51 10 10. $ guerard@
plus 8 suites. S∂¢ early Jan to early Mar. relaischateaux.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 45. zS÷ ∂
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ ¢ part Dec. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
CUQ-TOULZA FLORIMONT-GAUMIERS

Cuq-en-Terrasses This charming hotel, an La Daille British ex-pats Derek and Barbara
abandoned presbytery until its conversion in 1990 Brown have been in charge this red-roofed
by two London designers, is set in a fertile pocket farmhouse in rolling grounds for nearly 30 years.
of country known locally as Le Pays de Cocagne There used to be a restaurant here; now it’s a
– the land of plenty – and its location offers congenial B&B, but their weekend afternoon teas
stunning views of the surrounding countryside. have become a local institution. The bedrooms
Clean, fresh, colourful decor. Wonderful food. are in a separate, modern building; there is a
N Cuq Le Château, 81470 Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. minimum stay of three days.
Map p222 C4. § 05 63 82 54 00. ` 05 63 82 54 11. N 24250 Florimont-Gaumiers, Dordogne. Map p222 C3.
$ info@cuqenterrasses.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ∂S § 05 53 28 40 71. 0 b. Rooms 3. ∂
¢ mid-Nov to mid-Mar. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ ¢ Oct to Apr. / Not accepted. ¡¡

EYGALIÈRES LES EYZIES-DE-TAYAC
Auberge Provençale Owner/chef Didier Pézeril Le Centenaire Glossy Relais et Château with a
creates culinary works of art in his characterful lovely pool, a gym and surprisingly low prices.
inn. The bedrooms are sweet and simple. N 2 av du Cingle, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Dordogne.
N Place de la Mairie, 13810 Eygalières. Map p224 B3. Map p222 C3. § 05 53 06 68 68. ` 05 53 06 92 41.
§ 04 90 95 91 00. ` 04 90 90 60 92. 0 b,l,d. $ hotel.centenaire@wanadoo.fr 0 b,l,d.
Rooms 4. ¡¡ Rooms 19. ¡¡¡
EYGALIÈRES LES EYZIES-DE-TAYAC
Hostellerie Mas dou Pastré Exquisite Provençal Moulin de la Beune An oasis of calm at the heart
furnishings in a mas looking out to the Alpilles. of the tourist trail, with bright bedrooms and a
Light lunches on a terrace; pool in the garden. Périgordian restaurant in the garden.
N Route d’Organ, 13810 Eygalières, Bouches-du-Rhône. N 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Dordogne. Map p222 C3.
Map p224 B3. § 04 90 95 92 61. ` 04 90 90 61 75. § 05 53 06 94 33. ` 05 53 06 98 06. 0 b,l,d.
0 b,d. Rooms 11. ¡¡ Rooms 20. ¡