Home   The House   The Area   Skiing and Snowboarding   Things to Do   How to Get Here   Photo Gallery   Prices and Booking   Contact Us   News Articles   Useful Links         www.bed-and-breakfast.la-france.org       Guest Comments "Many thanks for a short but sweet stay at La Maison Tranquille. It is wonderful to know that you have made a successful move to the area and opened your lovely place for us to relax in. Thanks to the girls for the lovely eggs - poached to perfection! All the best Del & Ginny" "We hebben een paar geweldige dagen gehad heelyk geslapen en een goed ontbyt." Piet en Rieki, Nederland. "Very relaxing stay. Excellent breakfast. Hope to return some day. Thank you." Chris, Mary and Mark, Co Clare. Ireland. "Accueil trés chaleureux, chambre vraiment trés comfortable, et petit déjeuner veritable! Bien, un régal! Merci à vous et bonne continuation." Emilie et Lionel (Toulouse). "Lovely welcome from Kim & Steve here in Gerde. Only one night for our family but hope to be back another time, and will recommend to our friends in the Gers." Chris, Rowland & family, UK. "Very relaxing and charming base in the middle of the spectacular Pyrénées. Close to hiking, swimming and many other outdoor activities. Overall, a great stay." Haley & Ely, USA. "We hebben een paar geweldige dagen gehad in en rond Gerde. Fantastische plek om vanuit hier de tour te zien. Nog Bedankt voor jullie gasturÿheid, het was super." Cor en Richard, Nederland. "Even though the weather was grey 'La Maison Tranquille' made our stay sunny and peaceful. Our hosts were so welcoming and kind, we hope to return on another Pyrénéen adventure! Many thanks." Claire and Alex, Kent. "Fantastic weather, fantastic venue, great hosts and very helpful. The village is very pretty and great walks." Simon, Spain. "What a lovely house in a beautiful setting. We have had a very enjoyable first stay in the Pyrenees and hope to come back soon."Janet and Andy, Burton, Wirral. "Had a very relaxed time, in a very peaceful environment. Feels like a world away from the City! Would recommend to anyone!" Alistair and Emilie, Edinburgh.	A visit to this quiet oasis of calm will truly leave you feeling restored and ready to face the world again! Skiing Pyrenees Ski Season Starts 29th November The ski runs and lifts at Tourmalet, La Mongie and Barèges are being prepared for the opening of the ski season. The snowfall over the last few days have meant that piste bashing could begin, the snow canons are also being utilised to guarantee a great start to the season. It is envisaged that the ski season will commence on Saturday November 29, 2008.   Skiing - Domaine de Tourmalet Les pistes et remontées mécaniques du Domaine du Tourmalet, Barèges-La Mongie sont en préparation. Les dernières chutes de neige ont permis aux équipes techniques de damer certaines pistes. Dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, la production de neige de culture a aussi débuté. La date d’ouverture de la station est toujours prévue le samedi 29 novembre 2008.   Our French bed and breakfast is ideally placed for skiing pyrenees, we are 20-30 minutes from the largest ski resort La Mongie . Have a look at our skiing and snowboarding page for further information and links to the ski resort website. The Pyrenees If you are looking for tranquillity and peace you will find it in this beautiful mountain range, there are rolling hills, sun dappled forests, meadows and farmland, rivers, gorges, caves and waterfalls.  A diverse landscape encompassing mile-upon-mile of peace and tranquillity.  Perfect for walking, cycling, climbing, rafting, canoeing, fishing, bird watching and of course skiing in the winter and if all that sounds too exhausting why not just relax and unwind in the wonderful rural surrounding. New Ryanair ski flight to Lourdes Ryanair have announced a new winter flight from Stanstead, London to Lourdes commencing the 20th December 2008. The flight is aimed at skiers and will allow easier access to La Mongie and other ski resorts in the Pyréenes. The spring/summer charter flights to Lourdes have always been popular with pilgrimes. Our bed and breakfast is situated about 20 minutes drive from Lourdes and we provide airport collecting and drop-off. La Mongie is 15 minutes drive from our house, it's not far but as the roads are mountainous it takes a bit longer. The resort ski bus stops 5 mins. walk from our village.	Bed & Breakfast Facilities Large double cottage style bedrooms Comfortable beds Coffee and tea making facilities TV in room Seating area in room Hairdryers Choice of breakfast menu Packed lunch service Airport pick-up service available Large garden with views of the Pic de Midi The House   Gerde Village Gerde nestles in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the east bank of the sparkling River Adour which carries the melt water from the mountains to the south through the fertile Campan valley.  Our house and orchard garden provide wonderful views of the near mountains of the Parc National des Pyrenees dominated by  the Pic du Midi (2,877m).  The village is situated on the outskirts of an elegant spa town, Bagneres-de-Bigorre.  The town has  restaurants, a market selling local produce,  an  amazing swimming pool, art galleries, a cinema, and of course the spa for which the town is famous. Gerde is approximately two kilometres from Bagneres-de-Bigorra and is easily reached on foot in fifteen minutes.  The village has a small shop selling local farm produce and a restaurant that uses local produce to produce wonderful traditional dishes. Approximately 20 minutes drive from La Mongie, the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees. With For further information on the area follow the link to the area web page. A visit to this quiet oasis of calm will truly leave you feeling restored and ready to face the world again!
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