Elegant and Comfortable Single and Double Accommodations with private bathrooms & private terraces

Discover Our Stylish Accommodations with Unique Designs

Art retreat in France: Experience inspiring art instruction, elegant lodging, and wholesome vegetarian cuisine—all set in the beauty of the French countryside.

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La Forêt Souriante

During your art retreat in France, unwind in one of our charming gîtes, cozy chambre d’hôtes, or glamping tents at La Forêt Souriante in Najac—nestled in nature near the Aveyron River and storybook villages.

Your home for a week

A True French Escape: enchanting stone house
Gîte Albizia, a lovely romantic cottage with beautiful authentic elements
Inviting and cozy living room of gîte Albizia
Nothing but the sound of birds
Chambre Souriante: the lovely purple doors and the calming fragrance of sage.
La Chambre Souriante offers a charming view of the garden
Gîte lilas d’été with an inspiring mix of vintage and modern comfort
Additionally there is the luxury of a rainshower
Chambre Lilas d’été: private terrace in the midst of woodland
enjoy the spring garden with a lot of tulips and daffodils

Explore Our 6 Beautiful Unique Accommodations

All 6 of our accommodations are equally captivating, offering their own unique style.
Whichever you choose, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Gîte Albizia: Perfect for solo travellers or couples, the holiday home has a comfortable queen-size bed (160×200).
Gîte Lilas d’été: Perfect for solo travellers or couples, the holiday home has a comfortable queen-size bed (160×200).
La Chambre Souriante: Perfect for solo travellers, the room has a comfortable double bed (140×200).
La Chambre Lilas d’été: Perfect for solo travellers, the room has a comfortable double bed (140×200).
La Tente Souriante Perfect for solo travellers or 2 friends, the tent has 2 comfortable single beds (90×200), that can be made as 1.
La Tente Artistique: Perfect for solo travellers or 2 friends, the tent has 2 comfortable single beds (90×200), that can be made as 1.
Gîte Albizia: Perfect for solo travellers or couples with a 160×200 bed.
Gîte Lilas d’été: Perfect for solo travellers or couples with a 160×200 bed.
La Chambre Souriante: Perfect for solo travellers with a 140×200 bed.
La Chambre Lilas d’été: Perfect for solo travellers with a 140×200 bed.
La Tente Souriante Perfect for solo travellers or 2 friends with2 90×200 beds, that can be made as 1.
La Tente Artistique: Perfect for solo travelers or 2 friends with2 90×200 beds, that can be made as 1.

Gîte Albizia

Unwind in this beautifully designed vacation home, offering a serene bedroom
with an en-suite showerroom, a welcoming living space and your own private terrace.

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Gîte Albizia

About Gîte Albizia

Unwind in this beautifully designed vacation home, offering a serene bedroom
with an en-suite showerroom, a welcoming living space and your own private terrace.

A True French Escape: enchanting stone house
Serene, light-filled bedroom
Classic French stone walls and modern touches.
Private terrace
Inviting and cozy living room
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Gîte Lila d’été

Find tranquility in this Charming holiday home, offering a tranquil bedroom
with an spacious showerroom. In gîte Lilas d’été you will also enjoy a generously sized, well-lit living area with a blend of vintage charm, complete with a breath taking castle view from the dining area. Enjoy your own private peaceful terrace.

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Gîte Lila d’été

About Gîte Lila d’été

Find tranquility in this Charming holiday home, offering a tranquil bedroom
with an spacious showerroom. In gîte Lilas d’été you will also enjoy a generously sized, well-lit living area with a blend of vintage charm, complete with a breath taking castle view from the dining area. Enjoy your own private peaceful terrace

Inspiring vintage accents
The bedroom remains pleasantly cool during the summer
Additionally there is the luxury of a rainshower
Enjoy the comfortable good size coach
A terrace with both shaded and sunny spots, perfect for the lush spring or warm summer
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La Chambre Souriante

With its own private showerroom, a separate toilet, and a cool, airy ambiance in summer, this room offers a serene view of the lush garden: in La Chambre Souriante you wake up with a smile. Step outside your door and relax in your own comfortable garden seating, surrounded by the beauty of the garden.

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La Chambre Souriante

About La Chambre Souriante

With its own private showerroom, a separate toilet, and a cool, airy ambiance in summer, this room offers a serene view of the lush garden: in La Chambre Souriante you wake up with a smile. Step outside your door and relax in your own comfortable garden seating, surrounded by the beauty of the garden.

A warm welcome awaits at this entrance, with the lovely purple doors and the calming fragrance of sage.
The key element of a good bedroom is a truly comfortable bed
The garden is beautiful and inviting in both spring and summer
The room offers a charming view of the garden
May and June are the peak of rose season, offering an abundance of inspiration for botanical drawing
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La Chambre Lilas d’été

The room Lilas d’été is in the same building as gîte Lilas d’été. It has an own private entrance and a private terrace where you will be surrounded by trees and singing birds. The room has a private showerroom and a separate toilet. The entrance to the bathroom is a little surprise and will certainly bring a smile to your face.

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La Chambre Lilas d’été

About La Chambre Lilas d’été

The room Lilas d’été is in the same building as gîte Lilas d’été. It has an own private entrance and a private terrace where you will be surrounded by trees and singing birds. The room has a private showerroom and a separate toilet. The entrance to the bathroom is a little surprise and will certainly bring a smile to your face.

A flower mural on display, inspiring creativity for our drawing holidays
private terrace in the midst of woodland
A variety of breath taking views are waiting for you
A macramé mural on display, inspiring creativity for our macramé workshops
Wake up with the birds singingn
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La Tente Artistique
La Tente Souriante

With their 5-meter diameter and skylight roof, our round glamping tents offer the perfect view of the stars at night. Each tent has a private, fully-equipped bathroom housed in the old stables, located 30 to 50 meters from the tent, and features an eco-friendly compost toilet. The two glamping tents are situated on the former tennis court, now redesigned as a serene outdoor space.

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La Tente Souriante and
La Tente Artistique

About The tents

With their 5-meter diameter and skylight roof, our round glamping tents offer the perfect view of the stars at night. Each tent has a private, fully-equipped bathroom housed in the old stables, located 30 to 50 meters from the tent, and features an eco-friendly compost toilet. The two glamping tents are situated on the former tennis court, now redesigned as a serene outdoor space.

La Tente offers comfortable furniture in your glamping tent
La Tente: Enjoy the sound of the birds singing
enjoy a starry night in your glamping tent
Beautiful antique with modern comfort
Every guest is welcome to experience the charm of the communal garden
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Why stay with us?

unwind and relax
enhance your drawing and painting skills
meet like-minded people
let your creativity flow

and fully embrace your time off.

What You Get!

Creative classes taught by certified art teacher
Tastefully decorated, clean, and comfortable accommodations
A large, beautiful garden with a perfect balance of natural and landscaped greenery
Allergen-conscious homemade vegetarian meals everyone can enjoy
Extra inspiring excursions that lift your spirits
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We love to welcome you in Najac!

It is always nice to have something to look forward to. We are very much looking forward to welcome our previous guests again next spring and summer and we are excited to meet our new guests as well. We hope you are looking forward to spend your holiday with us in Najac next spring or summer! À bientôt!

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