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Le Chastel Montaigu

Le Chastel Montaigu

Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

The solid reality of this magical tower is deeply moving. Michel's skill in renovation (well, reconstruction from near-ruin) and Anita's decorating talent have summoned a rich and sober mood...

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Le Moulin Auguérard

Le Moulin Auguérard

Eure, Normandy

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

The bedrooms are pretty, the building is lofty and the owners are charming and attentive. Nadine works in marketing, Guy works in Paris...

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