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 Special Offer
Slow Travel 2009 Summer Special
Our Slow Travel Escargot Summer Fun Special is a 10% discount off our B&B rates on all bookings between 1 June and 15 September, 2009. This offer is extended exclusively to members of Slow Travel and must be requested at the time of booking.
Rancho Escargot is the perfect home-base from which to experience the wonders and beauty of France’s Dordogne River Valley. “Martine & I welcome your visit. Only 30 minutes from the Brive la Gaillarde train station, our location is in the commune of Carennac. Here, it is not the length but the quality of your stay that is most important to us.” Jack Tobin
Rancho Escargot welcomes you to the Dordogne River valley and our unique B&B above the beautiful medieval village of Carennac.
The Dordogne River meanders through magnificent countryside in the valley below Magnagues. Mankind has inhabited this region known as the Haut-Quercy for over 450,000 years. Both Cro-Magnon & Neanderthal man were discovered here. Some of the finest examples of prehistoric cave paintings can be viewed at both Lascaux & Peche-Merle. Julius Caesar's armies defeated the Gaul's only 15 minutes away, at Uxellodunum. The many medieval villages of the region will transport you back to the time of the Knights Templar and the Crusades.
There is an abundance of "soft" adventure and recreational activities. Explore and photograph the magnificent villages of; Carennac, Loubressac, Autoire, Martel, Curemonte, Collonge-la-Rouge and Rocamadour while being transported back in-time through the Middle Ages. All are classified as "most beautiful villages" in France and within a 20 minute, or less, drive radius of Rancho Escargot. The Dordogne River provides great fishing and kayaking at our doorstep; it gently passes though wonderful natural reserves and pristine medieval villages. Walking is also a favorite pastime, with hundreds of kilometers of outstanding, well marked, G.R. trails. A lovely 9 hole executive golf course that wraps around the Renaissance Château de Montal (where the French resistance hid the Mona Lisa and other treasures of the Louvre throughout WW2) is only 10 minutes away.
Rancho Escargot's eclectic decor uniquely blends ethnic art & artifacts from Latin America, South Pacific & European influences. Our accommodation and hospitality are of very high standards.
Our inclusive 2009 Escargot Suite package is €95.00 per night (single or double occupancy) and features:
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a completely smoke-free interior environment
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daily breakfast
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evening aperitif & cocktails
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spacious bedroom with Queen size bed opening onto a large private terrace
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all bed linens & towels
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private en-suite bath with hair dryer & complete amenities
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stereo with a wide selection of CD's available & Ipod speaker dock
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private library/ sitting room which also opens onto the terrace
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personal coffee/ tea maker and mini-bar refrigerator
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complete access to all Rancho Escargot common living areas
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wifi connection available for your personal computer
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large DVD collection for evening viewing
Sorry, no children or pets. Evening dining: available on request. Train station transfers and inclusive touring services are also available, please contact us for details.
OUR LOCATION:
Rancho Escargot is just above Carennac in the tiny hamlet of Magnagues, we are a 30 minute drive from the train station in Brive-la-Gaillarde. By SNCF rail or car we are about 4 hours - south of Paris, 2 hours - due east of Bordeaux or north of Toulouse.
Hosts: Martine & Jack Tobin
Martine is originally from France and Jack from the Hawaiian Islands. Married in France 28 years ago, both have enjoyed successful international careers in the hotel & tourism industries. Just 5 years ago, they left Southern California to return to both family and friends in the Haut-Quercy and made Rancho Escargot their primary residence.
"Martine & I welcome your visit. Only 30 minutes from the Brive la Gaillarde train station, our location is in the commune of Carennac. Here, it is not the length but the quality of your stay that is most important to us. Whether you simply require overnight accommodation or would like us to arrange your complete holiday itinerary we are pleased to be of service. Custom holidays can be arranged to include: Train station or airport arrival transfers, suite accommodation, daily breakfasts & dinners, sightseeing and activities tailored to your specific interests -- all with local knowledge and English speaking guide services. We know and love exploring the Haut-Quercy and are pleased to share this experience with new friends." Jack Tobin
RESERVATIONS & INQUIRIES:
USA: 011 33 565 50 20 42
UK: 00 33 565 50 20 42
France: 05 65 50 20 42
SKYPE: TobinFun
E-mail: RanchoEscargot@aol.com
For further information on both our area and Rancho Escargot please visit:
Rancho Escargot B&B
Rancho Escargot BLOG
© Jack Tobin/ Rancho Escargot 2009
Listing #3372, on Slow Travel since 3/18/2008
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