"The chateau was absolutely great. The best accommodation we have had in France over the past 19 years. Thanks again for an excellent holiday location. We took photographs, printed them as postcards and sent them to our friends in the UK. There is a great deal of interest in the Chateau!! We did have a James Bond theme evening during our stay complete with Martinis and casino games. An excellent backdrop for such an evening."
"We have recently returned from our two week stay in the Chateau and enjoyed our time there immensely. The chateau and the facilities were splendid and all our family had a great holiday."
"We very much enjoyed our stay at the Chateau and would be interested in returning next year. We would also like you if possible, to personally thank Anita and Bertrand, who helped us above and beyond the call of duty when somebody hit our hire car. They are very friendly, without being obtrusive. Is it possible you could forward prices for next year so that we can think about organising."
The nearest airports are Rodez (6km),
Toulouse and Montpellier (both 120km). The region features many picturesque small villages, with perhaps the most famous being Najac, with its chateau overlooking the village. There is a very good restaurant/hotel just opposite the chateau that can order your bread and croissants for you.
Within an easy drive is the major regional city of Toulouse – offering unique attractions such as the Space City and the Aerospatiale factory (where you can observe airliners being assembled) in addition to classic shops, restaurants and pavement cafes.
The house offers information on all of the attractions and activities, as well as a collection of local guidebooks and maps.
A traditional medium-sized French town, Rodez is located in beautiful countryside with varying surrounding terrain to explore - verdant rolling hills, forests, mountains, gorges, and rivers. It has an attractive shopping area and three times a week holds a traditional bustling market. The town is home to a striking cathedral, three cinemas, an indoor go-kart track, a bowling alley, squash courts, museums, night clubs.
The excellent restaurants of Rodez include: La Taverne where the atmosphere / decor is of an old French wine cellar, serving a range of local cuisine with a comprehensive selection of wines. Restaurant Le Lion d'Or is extremely popular in Rodez with locals and tourists alike, offering excellent local cuisine and wines at reasonable prices.
Other activities available locally include horse-riding, canoeing, rock-climbing, hang-gliding, swimming, fishing, tennis, golf, cycling, skiing and of course walking.