The Studio

The studio has its own story to tell. There is a large semi-circular stone roofed bread oven, or la borie, at the far right end. This is where bread was baked not only for this house but for the entire village. Back in medieval times and possibly into the ninetieth century, bread was baked right here, for the community. In those days every house didn’t have all of the conveniences that could provide the basic necessities so there were key house’s that had the necessary facilities to perform specific task’s. Our property was one of those key homes. The name of the Maison “La Borie des Combes” loosely means “the bread oven in the niche on the side of the hill”. Other houses in the area had similar specific distinction in regards to communal living. We were told the last time the oven was used was during WWII when the village baked bread here late at night to avoid the Nazi troops smelling and confiscating their bread. Today, unused, the bread oven is just part of the diverse history of the area and a distinguishing feature of the property to enjoy. A photograph of our bread oven (and house) is in the book Histoire et Chroniques d’un Village Bezenac by Anne Becheau.

The studio sleeps two comfortably on a fold out couch that is made more like a bed than a couch, a cook top stove, microwave, toaster oven, sink and small fridge. It’s fully stocked with all of the necessities needed for simple cooking as well as all linens and towels. There is a table and three chairs for inside dining and if you wish, you may move these outdoors to dine in the courtyard or small side yard. It has a full private bath with shower. The fully equipped laundry is also available for your use.

The Studio Consists of:

• Fully self contained – sleeps two
• Private entrance
• Fold out couch bed
• Cook top, refrigerator, sink and food storage
• Full bath with shower
• Full Laundry facilities – Fully stocked with Linens, towels & Table cloths
• FREE WiFi High Speed Internet

Rates:

Note: All units are SELF CATERING and strictly NON-SMOKING. From November through March electricity is not included in the rental rate. For longer stays (three months and up) lower rates may apply.