We have just returned from our 4-day stay over New Year's Eve in Abbaye du Palais. We have been coming here regularly for over 5 years with our son of now 15, and overall I would say this is one of the nicest places we know. A hidden treasure in an unspoilt part of France which offers great hospitality. A place where Saskia and Martijn - the owners - every time make a real effort to make our stay memorable!

Abbaye du Palais is a small scale chambre d'hote (bed&breakfast) in a former abbey in Bourganeuf, in the Creuse - a department in the middle of France. Next to the rooms they also rent out cottages. The rooms are all tastefully furnished in French style and overlooking the grounds.

The great hospitality, kindness and care of the owners is outstanding. They have developed the place into something very special with great personal touch.
The table d'hote (dinner) is a culinary delight. Martijn cooks up great 3-course dinners every evening, all accompanied by... more