Les Maurelles

We have been traipsing across France for almost two weeks now and we have spend the last six days in the region of Perigord and Lot. This is a region of many contrasts and great beauty. The region sits upon a plateau of limestone which is cut up with many springs, streams and rivers. It is a region of human history from the first Neanthertals and Cro-magnons to the Romans and the medieval villages and castles.
While we were here we stayed in a wonderful "gîte" called "Les Maurelles" which is situated in a small medieval village called Milhac. The proprietors of the gîte are called Erica and Philip Cabos. The gîte itself consists of a series of buildings around a centuries old house that once belonged to the notaire (notary) of the village. There are two types of lodgings here. One is the gîte, which is a kind of small apartment with a kitchen that can lodge from four to ten people depending on the one you choose. The other way is by "chambre d'hôte" which is more of what we would call a bed and breakfast. The rooms are large and comfortable and have a bathroom en suite. The welcome we received is one of the warmest we have ever had in all the time we have been traveling. They are warm hearted and always willing to help us, be it recommendations of places to visit or to point out the best way to get around on the small country roads or just a place to store our ice packs in the freezer. The typical French breakfast of baguette and coffee is copious and the bread is always fresh from that morning, delicious. There is a swimming pool and since Milhac is such a small village it is very quiet and restful.
I would highly recommend Les Maurelles for anyone who would like a great place to stay in the Perigord.

Email: les.maurelles@orange.fr
Internet site: www.maurelles.com












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