5 kmTours de Merle
A medieval fortress perched on a rocky spur above the Maronne river.
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Welcome to Xaintrie
Le Fournil
de Lalo
A restored old bakehouse among meadows and chestnut woods, above the Maronne valley.
Saint-Cirgues-la-Loutre · Corrèze
01 The cottage
Stone, slate
and fresh air
In the heart of Xaintrie, close to the Cantal and the Lot, this restored old bakehouse awaits you in green and peaceful surroundings.
Between hikes and visits, you will enjoy its quiet, its 2,000 m² garden and the open view over the village and the Maronne valley. Jean-Claude and Claudine look forward to welcoming you.
- Restored old bakehouse
- 2,000 m² garden
- View over the Maronne valley
- Terrace and garden furniture
- Fitted kitchen and living room
- Tours de Merle 5 km away
The gîte in detail
Ground floor
Living room and kitchen35 m²
- Wood stove and open fireplace
- Equipped kitchen
- Opens onto the terrace
Studyremote-work corner
- Double sofa bed
Shower room5 m² · separate WC
Upstairs
Beige bedroom15 m²
Red bedroom15 m² · at the back
Beds upstairs: one 160 × 200, one 140 × 190 and one 90 × 190.
Connecting bedrooms: the red bedroom, at the back, is reached through the beige one.
Cot and baby equipment on request.
- Wood stove and fireplace
- Equipped kitchen, dishwasher
- Wi-Fi and TV
- Barbecue and plancha
- Private parking and garage
- Bikes available
- Washing machine
- Baby equipment
Check-in3 pmcheck-out by 10 am
Sleeps5+ baby · 2 bedrooms + study
PetsWelcomedogs and cats, 3 max
Per week€320 – €520depending on season, all charges included
Gîtes de France certifiedFor over 30 years, Jean-Claude and Claudine have been welcoming holidaymakers to the bakehouse.
02 Through the seasons
Here, time is measured
in seasons
Meadows in bloom in spring, rivers and lakes in summer, ceps and chestnuts in autumn, and sometimes snow on the plateau in winter: Xaintrie is worth discovering all year round. And for food lovers, Cantal cheeses and the Argentat market are never far away.
03 Surroundings
Between Corrèze, Cantal and Lot
Medieval fortresses, characterful villages, gorges and lakes: everything is within easy driving distance, and the trails start right at the door.
Not to be missed
5 km
8 kmFermes du Moyen Âge
A reconstructed medieval farming hamlet, with its thatched cottages and animals.
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17 kmJardins Sothys
Themed gardens in Auriac, lovely in every season.
Official website
20 kmBarrage du Chastang
A spectacular dam in the heart of the wooded Dordogne gorges, with fine viewpoints along the road.
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25 kmArgentat's river boats
A trip on the Dordogne aboard the traditional boats of the old river boatmen.
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40 kmViaduc des Rochers Noirs
An impressive 1913 suspension bridge above the wild Luzège gorges.
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56 kmGimel waterfalls
Three spectacular waterfalls in a wooded valley.
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56 kmGouffre de Padirac
Descend underground and take a boat ride on the subterranean river.
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68 kmGramat wildlife park
European wildlife in semi-freedom, from lynx to bison.
Official websiteCharacterful villages
41 km
72 km
55 km
64 km
73 km
26 km
58 km
42 kmNature and leisure
Le puy de BouretHikingOn site
Vitrified fort wall of SermusHikingOn site
Gourdaloup trailMountain biking · church ruinsOn site
SagiranchHorse riding5 kmOfficial website
Malesse riding centreHorse riding6 km
The MaronneFishing · Merle gorges6 kmOfficial website
Lac de FeytSwimming14 kmOfficial website
Auriac lakeSwimming16 kmOfficial website
Escapade Nature, ArgentatCanoeing on the Dordogne25 kmOfficial website
The Dordogne at ArgentatFishing25 kmOfficial website
Argentat swimming poolAquatic centre26 kmOfficial website
Golf de Haute-AuvergneGolf36 kmOfficial website
Lac de Saint-Étienne-CantalèsBeaches and sailing · Cantal37 kmOfficial website
Le puy MaryHiking · Cantal60 kmOfficial website
04 Reviews
They stayed at Lalo
« An old bread oven renovated with great taste. A very cosy interior with its wood stove. […] Spotless garden, kept to perfection by the owners, who are very pleasant and there when needed. »
« If you love peace and nature, this authentic gîte is made for you. It is surrounded by a large garden where you can read, rest or simply gaze at the magnificent panorama. »
« A very warm welcome from the owners, who had kindly lit the stove for our arrival. […] We loved our stay, alternating hikes and board games by the fire. »
« Holidaying here since 2004, and more satisfied with the gîte every time we come. […] I highly recommend this gîte. »
« A well-kept, very clean gîte! Full of character, with space inside and out. You can tell the owners are attentive and there for you, so you have a lovely stay. »
« Very friendly owners. A peaceful, quiet place to rest, with a magnificent view. Well-equipped gîte. »
A few words left by our guests on Google and Gîtes de France. Reviews translated from French.
05 Availability
When to come?
The calendar combines bookings made on the various booking platforms. To book a free date, please go to our Gîtes de France listing.
Book online with Gîtes de France
Jean-Claude and Claudine speak French and a little English.
06 Getting here
Find us
Le Fournil de Lalo16 Route de Saint-Julien aux Bois
Lieu-dit Lalo
19220 Saint-Cirgues-la-Loutre
France