“A chic little restaurant with rooms in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Six individually designed rooms offer the best in modern comforts and style. The lovely garden has a small pool, stunning views, and an onsite art gallery and restaurant. Open June-October.”
“A chic little restaurant with rooms in one of the most beautiful villages in France. Six individually designed rooms offer the best in modern comforts and style. The lovely garden has a small pool, stunning views, and an onsite art gallery and restaurant. Open June-October.”
Hotel Review
It was love at first sight when the Belgian owners stumbled across this old boarding school in Olargues back in 2015. In the summer of 2017, they opened a vegan restaurant and an art gallery, followed by the renovation and creation of six stylish, spacious and modern rooms and suites which opened in 2020, but it doesn’t stop there! Once the landscaping of their garden and vegetable garden had been created, they wrote a book on plant-based recipes and a small pool, open-air gym and petanque court have now been added. Take a dip in the river via the private steps and soak up the pretty views before enjoying an aperitif and the convivial atmosphere in the restaurant.
Ecole d'Olargue is more than just a place to stay; it's an invitation to experience the tranquillity and charm of rural, medieval France. Whether you're lounging in the spacious rooms, enjoying local food, or exploring the stunning surroundings, this boutique hotel offers a retreat that is both relaxing and enriching.
If you're an outdoor enthusiast you will revel in the activities available, from hiking and cycling through the scenic trails of the Haut-Languedoc Natural Park to kayaking in the crystal-clear waters of the Orb River.
For those interested in history and culture, the nearby town of Béziers provides an excellent day trip, with its impressive cathedral, bustling boulevards, and a rich tapestry of historical sites and Carcassonne, a little further away, should be on your must visit list. Wine lovers will also find themselves in paradise, as the region is famed for its vineyards and wine tours that offer a taste of the local terroir. Open from June to October.
Written by Lulu Townsend
Recommended For
- Country Escape
- Located on the outskirts of one of the most beautiful villages in the South of France, ideal for keen walkers or cyclists
- Foodies
- The restaurant offers gastronomic mainly plant based cuisine with many of the ingredients grown on site
- Local exploring
- Situated in the heart of the Languedoc; explore medieval towns & villages or sample the local wines
- Boutique
- Five individually designed rooms and suites ooze contemporary style and flair
- Other Activities
- River swimming
- Cycling
- Great walks
- Historic
- The building was a 19th century boarding school in its previous life!
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Some rooms come with either balcony or terrace and fabulous view!
- Restaurant
- Seasonal restaurant serving gourmet mainly plant based cuisine
- Views
- Most of the rooms have lovely river and village views
- Artworks
- The property has a cool art gallery on site
- Riverside
- Private steps into the river
- Restrictions on children
- No children allowed
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Owner managed
- Intimate
- Restaurant with rooms
- Village
- Chic
- Townhouse
Facilities
- Garden
- Charming garden overlooking the river where much of the restaurant produce is grown
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Some rooms come with either balcony or terrace and fabulous view!
- Restaurant
- Seasonal restaurant serving gourmet mainly plant based cuisine
- Swimming Pool
- There is a secret hidden garden with small outdoor pool
- Views
- Most of the rooms have lovely river and village views
- Airport transfer
- €150 to/from Beziers, €200 to/from Carcassonne
- Parking
- Free public parking
- Restrictions on children
- No children allowed
- Walking distance restaurants
- No pets
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Adult Only
- Bar
- Air conditioning
- Suites
Activities
- Other Activities
- River swimming
- Cycling
- Great walks
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