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Le Camelia
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89 rue du General de Gaulle,
Maubourguet,
Haute Pyrenees,
France,
65700
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In the Hautes-Pyrénées but close to the Gers and the Landes, Maubourguet is perfectly situated for exploring the best of South West France. Whether it be Wine Tours, Cycling holiday's; Golf, Fishing or Riding, it's all here. Paradise for lovers of good food and wine.
Le Camelia is more than just a pretty Maison de Maitre. Set in a rural town on the route de St. Jacques de Compostelle, Maubourguet has a selection of bars, cafe/restaurants, shops, post office and all the commerce you may need.
Within Le Camelia you have a choice of B&B in the house itself with it's yoga room, private well equipped gym, quiet library, traditional and atmospheric dining room or self catering in one of the gites. There is also off road parking in the courtyard and a walled garden for those day's when you wish to just relax next to nature. In addition a selection of well being therapies can be reserved if booked in advance. 2010 sees the addition of design your own retreat. Choose from a selection of therapies to create your perfect well-being break.
January to March is the perfect time to enjoy a short break combining time on the slopes (approx. one hour away) with one of our themed breaks or just simply exploring this wonderful region.
Design your perfect Retreat
Catherine, the owner is a Master Reiki practitioner and has a group of alternative therapists living locally that are available to help make your holiday special. No enforced waking at 6am for morning meditation if you do not wish to do so. Choose from life coaching (one to one); Reflexology, pedicures, Shiatsu massage, Person centred therapy, Emotional Freedom Therapy, Bach Flower remedies (prescribed personally for you), Reiki, Thai Foot massage, Indian Head etc., Learn more about these wonderful and effective therapies.
If you are looking for a retreat that gives you the freedom to detox and re-energise without starving yourself, then look no further. Enjoy the tranquility and positive energy of this space with balanced meals made from fresh organic ingredients. Morning yoga, daily meditation, regular walks in the country and mountains, with Reiki and well-being therapies an optional extra. Le Camelia is the refreshing break you need.
Your Choice of Accommodation
The Cottage: (Sleeps 4+) A fully equipped two double bedroomed cottage with eat in kitchen & good sized lounge. Modern Shower room. Double bed in the main bedroom with bunk beds in the 2nd bedroom. Possibility for extra single bed. All newly renovated to a high standard.
Cherry Tree Gite: (Sleeps 2/4) A ground floor well appointed gite with one double bedroom with french windows onto a private terrace. Good sized lounge with double bed settee and eat in kitchen. Shower room.
L'Olivier: (sleeps 2/4) A charming first floor appartment with independant access. Modern well fitted kitchen, lounge/dining with double bed settee and open chimney, double bedroom and excellent shower room.
Guest House Rooms:
Bordeaux: (Sleeps 2/3) Large (32sq. metre) magnificent south facing room with double bed and large single with en-suite modern shower room. Original marble fire place and ceiling high double windows overlooking the front garden give this room a feeling of grandeur. There is an adjoining twin room with it's own large stone balcony making this perfect for families.
Marciac: (sleeps 2) 20sq. metre twin bed room adjoining Chambre de Marciac. This room has it's own large balcony perfect for enjoying a glass of wine on those balmy nights or private sunbathing. Note: there are no private shower or bathroom facilities for this room but there is a w.c. with hand basin on the landing outside the room. *This room should be booked in conjunction with Bordeaux or Madiran.
Madiran: (Sleeps 2) Good sized (25sq metre) double bedroom north facing with it's own Juliette balcony. Room looks out onto the walled garden and the architecturally interesting barn. Original white marbled open (working) fireplace gives the room an air of elegance. 100% cotton sheets and top quality mattress ensures a peaceful nights sleep. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower over.
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Itinerary
Two nights three day's half board exploring the Haute-Pyrenees.
Day 1: Welcome to Le Camelia and settling into your room, 5 course dinner with aperitif, wines & digestive based on regional specialities & night. Bags can be left in the morning giving you the chance to explore the local town.
Day 2: Breakfast, Gourmet dinner with aperitif, wines & digestive & night. (optional excursion to one of the many local places of interest.
Day 3: Breakfast and depart before 12:00
Le Camelia Manor House
There are 3 rooms, gardens and enclosed parking. No animals/no smoking.
Chambre Bordeaux: 1st floor, beautiful 30m2 room comprising Queen size bed and large single. En-suite shower room with WC.
Chambre Madiran: 1st floor, 25sqm room with queen size bed, en-suite bathroom and juliette balcony overlooking the courtyard with it's architecturallly interesting barn.
Chambre Marciac (Family room) with two single beds and stone balcony. This room adjoins Chambre Bordeaux and is ideal for families. (NB: there is no bathroom faciltiies with this room). WC & wash hand basin on landing.
Tariffs for 2010: Prices start from 200Euro per person (based on 2 people sharing) Price includes, 2 nights bed, breakfast and dinner. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries with luxury extras an option (chocolates, champagne, fresh flowers etc.,)
The price does not include: transport, travel insurance, lunch and drinks outside of the meals offered.
Wine Tours
We offer a choice of wine tours lasting from 3 to 5 days. It is posssible, if desired to mix a golfing holiday with a wine tour. The tours take place in the Gers and the Haute Pyrenees visiting a number of Chateaux and domains in the Madiran, Viella and St. Mont wine producing regions. Special offers and special promotions are available at certain Chateaux for our clients.
We offer a luxury wine tasting long weekend. This is for small groups only and entails a Champagne cocktail reception on the Friday followed by an informal get together supper. Sat morning is spent visiting 2 Domaines with tasting, lunch at a local restaurant then the afternoon with a visit and tasting session at Chateaux Laffitte Teston. Back to Le Camelia for a gourmet 7 course evening meal with selected wines from the Chataux.
Accommodation is a choice of standard or luxury rooms with flowers, chocolates and a bottle of wine. There is also the option of private accommodation in self contained appartments if you would prefer.
Golfing Holidays/Walking & Hiking Holiday's/ Well-Being breaks
Midi Pyrenees - Festivals and Events
The Midi-Pyrénées is a land of celebration. Among the hundreds of festivals organized each year throughout the region, there is a selection covering every kind of arts such as music, dancing, theatre, street shows and photography... And just a few of the most famous in France to date: Jazz in Marciac, "les Orgues" in Toulouse (organ music), Tempo latino, "Alors... chante!" in Montauban, "Le Festival Lyrique" in St-Céré and many, many more.
Traditional fairs are not to be outdone with such events as the "Fête de la Truffe" (truffle fair) in Lalbenque, the flower market in Fourcès, the "Festival Bandas y Penas" in Condom as well as the "Flamme de l'Armagnac" and the "Fête du Chasselas" in Moissac celebrating Chasselas grapes... A whole world just waiting to be discovered!
Creative Writing Workshops 22nd - 23rd May 2010
Writing from the Guts
A weekend exploring what it is you want to say and how best to put it in writing in the heart of Gascony
Everyone has a book inside. Daring to write is daring to say what you want to say. In this workshop we'll explore what is unique in each one of us and wants to come out into the world We'll help you find the source of your creativity; to find the inspiration inside yourself and put it in words During the weekend you will have a chance to explore your emotions, play with them and create from them This workshop is not about how to get published, or about creative writing techniques, but about harnessing the resources you already have inside yourself so that you can write what you want to write.
The leaders
Clara Villanueva is a Spanish writer and psychotherapist who leads self-expression workshops in rural France. She is the author of several books in Spanish and of I, Carmela, a novel in English. Nick Inman is the author of 20 travel guides to France and Spain and of other books including The Optimist's Handbook and Politipedia
Places strictly limited for this workshop - book early. 200euro for the weekend workshop - accommodation/travel/food not included -
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