LA BESSAYRIE

Mira and Steven Bes have set up home at La Bessayrie, a group of five buildings high up in the hills opposite Conques. The view over the village is magnificent. He is a former Belgian Michelin-starred chef. Three chambres d'hôtes, a 6-person dormitory for walkers on the St-Jacques trail 1.8 km away (they come and pick them up) and a table d'hôte with produce from the kitchen garden, all tastefully renovated and ideal for unplugging, the three gîtes are bookable for a minimum of three nights.