Les gîtes de Franck

The hamlet is very quiet, easy to reach by car, and has plenty of parking. I spent a week there with friends' families and loved the cottages. They have an almost historic feel but are very well maintained, and the cleaning was perfect. Communication with the owner was easy too. We visited Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel, both charming places. I highly recommend it!

It's a shame that such a lovely house is surrounded by a dilapidated environment. The house itself is falling apart too: secondhand furniture, ancient bath towels, badly ruined finishes, showers that can't be used, and dirty lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. Unless repairs are made, stay away.

We spent Pentecost weekend with 35 people across 3 cottages, for €2000. The location is close to tourist attractions, and the setting is nice. There was a secure pool, a large terrace, barbecues, and a big dance hall. Two cottages were away from the noise for the children. We had no noise issues with neighbors, and our evenings ended around 1 a.m. The price was good too. There were serious maintenance problems. Some showers had mold, closet doors were loose, and bed slats came apart when people slept on them, which we were told was a known issue. The pool was barely clean on arrival, so we ran the pool robot a second time. A frog kept returning to the pool. The children found it amusing, but why not give it another body of water? There were septic tank odors by the terrace when toilets were flushed, also a known issue, and the drainage system was faulty, leaking into the path next to the cottage. Some electrical outlets, lights, and switches didn't work. The terrace lights were out, and the spotlights weren't bright enough, so we brought out a floor lamp from inside. The ovens and cooktops were poorly designed. We reported some electrical issues when signing the rental agreement a year earlier, and they were supposed to be fixed, but they remained. The owner kept saying they would be sorted, but nothing was done. On arrival at the large cottage, I had to insist on getting locks for a bathroom and toilet. The owner bought locks urgently and partly installed them. He didn't have a drill, so one guest brought theirs to finish the job.

The cleanliness was impeccable, and the accommodation had all the comforts we needed for a family with two children. We spent three weeks in this magnificent place using the "Concierge" service, and Franck and Valérie were always available. We enjoyed the shaded terrace and pool during weather that was exceptionally warm for July. I highly recommend it, despite some reviews that really don't do it justice. Best wishes to you both.