Bed & Breakfast and Gîte in hameau bordering on Pyrenees
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The Maison St.Marty is a hameau peacefully situated up on a south facing rise with a few hectares of meadows, gardens and trees in the open countryside, near Ogeu-les-Bains, 25 km south-west of Pau.
The hameau is bordering on the natural reserve "Parc National des Pyrennées" and the Basque country. Spain is 50 km away and the Atlantic coast 100 km. There are beautiful scenic routes.
Nearby, the ancient Ibero-Roman small town of Oloron-Ste-Marie, is worth a visit. Reconstructed in the XIth century, it became a fortified town and a shelter for pilgrims during the "Reconquista" (see archives at the bibliothèque nationale). Oloron is also famed for producing the French bérets.
The Parc National des Pyrennées extends 100 km at an altitude above 1100 metres along the French and Spanish frontier. It boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. It is an unspoiled paradise for walkers, fishermen, cross-country skiers and naturalists. It is home to a variety of wild flora and fauna. One of the most enjoyable ways to see it is on foot: within the park are 350 km of well-marked footpaths. The park is inhabited except for shepherds leading their herds up to uplands pastures for the summer. This is "transhumance".
The owners of the hameau, Suzanne and Paul Selinger are much involved in the cultural activities of their community and are knowledgeable of their region. They are most amiable and will be happy to help their guests in planning excursions in the Pyrenees and recommend places of interest and scenic routes.
Paul has many years of experience of guiding visitors in the Pyrenees and he offers guided excursions at reasonable rates.
Suzanne is teaching french at the university of Pau. She is also offering french classes to her guests at Maison St.Marty.
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Both B&B and Gîte occupy a 2-storey independent guesthouse adjoining the owners living quarters. You will find a warm easy going atmosphere. The guesthouse has been recently renovated to modern standard in a comfortable rustic loft style. It is facing south and offers breathtaking views of the picturesque valley d'Ossau and the snow-capped Pyrenees.Bed & Breakfast:
- 1 bedroom with double bed. Private bathroom.
- 1 bedroom with 2 double beds. Private bathroom.
- Living-room with traditional fireplace (between guestrooms).
- Access to a well-equipped kitchen and washing machine.
- Independent entrance - French doors - Furnished terrace.
- Telephone (using telecarte) and internet access for e.mail only.
- Central heating and ventilation.
Gîte:- Large open area kitchen/dining and sitting room.
- Skylights and large thermal windows.
- 2 bedrooms (twin beds and 1 double bed).
- 1 bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. Separate WC.
- Self-contained with all amenities including washing machine.
- Independent entrance - Furnished terrace.
- Suitable for 6 persons.
- Telephone (with telecarte) and internet access for e.mail only.
- Central heating and ventilation.
Guestrooms Rates per night including breakfast:
- 45 euros for 2 persons
- 57 for 3 persons
- Weekend (Saturday 0900h to Sunday 2000h): 70 euros
Gîte Rates per week (all included): June July August September Off SeasonGite 4 personnes: 255 305 305 255 285 Gite 6 personnes: 265 305 385 305 220 Weekend (Saturday 0900h to Sunday 2000h): 90 euros Customized Guided Tours of Basque Country for 7 days for up to 5 Participants. Guided Tours include: cycling, sightseeing, hiking, archeology, museums, music, cooking classes, local crafts, wine and cheese sampling, lodgings, quality meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and all transportation.
Day 1: Pickup at Pau airport and transportation to accommodations in Ogeu. Dinner in Ogeu.
Day 2: On the Paths of the Tour de France, by minibus and mountain bike or on foot.
Day 3: Introduction to Authentic Regional Gastronomy: tasting at a small Jurançon winery; cooking class in a restaurant to include dinner.
Day 4: Excursion to Pau, City of Henri IV, King of France and of Berandotte, King of Sweden.
Day 5: Cooking class in a restaurant, to include lunch; easy hike to a sheep farm in the mountains, to include a visit to a cheese producer for demonstration of cheese making and sampling.
Day 6: Free time, relaxation with the possibility of expressing one's impressions in paints: aquarelle, gouache, etc.
Day 7: Transportation to Pau airport.
During such a stay, you can be assured that we would be especially attentive to the quality and authenticity of the restaurants and lodgings.Accessibility from London: Ryan Air to Pau. Car-hire available at airport. Available: Open all year round
Languages: French, English and GermanReservations
Suzanne and Paul Selinger
Maison St.Marty
Hameau du Grand Chêne
F-64680 Ogeu les Bains, France
Telephone: (33) 559.34.93.36
Fax: (33) 559.34.93.82
e.mail: PSeli9302@orange.fr
URL: http://www.bbfrance.com
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