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La Bordeneuve

Stylish country house with a personal atmosphere in the Gers
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Arrive · Breathe · Find stillness

La Bordeneuve is a chambre d’hôtes — a private, peaceful guesthouse with two rooms near the historic town of Auch, capital of the Gers department in southwest France. A place for people who are looking for nature, wide horizons and true silence.

A place to arrive

Our old country house welcomes you warmly with its thick stone walls and is nestled in the gentle, rolling hills of Gascony.

As a chambre d’hôtes, La Bordeneuve is not a hotel, but a private home we open for a limited time. Especially for people who need a pause, seek closeness to nature, and want a space of their own where they can feel themselves again.

This place can offer you grounding and protection. Here you can arrive without having to perform or prove anything.

The soft vastness, the clear light and the quiet of the surroundings invite you to slow down on the inside.

La Bordeneuve - Our Pool
La Bordeneuve – Our Pool
La Bordeneuve - Terrace
La Bordeneuve – Terrace
La Bordeneuve - the house

La Bordeneuve – the estate

The Rooms

Retreat spaces with excellent sleep quality
Each of our two guest rooms has its own character and speaks to different needs. Both spaces are intentionally pared back so you feel at ease right away.


La Petite Chambre
La Petite Chambre – a bright, welcoming room with views of the pool and greenery. Its gentle vintage feel with carefully chosen, subtly feminine details makes it especially appealing for people who want a soft, sheltered retreat and like to be closer to the heart of the house.

Atmosphere

La Petite Chambre (approx. 12.5 m²) is ideal if you’re looking for a smaller, gentle retreat. The view from the window, the warm daylight and the friendly orientation immediately give you the feeling of having arrived. When you look out, your gaze falls on the pool and into the greenery. The room feels soft, bright and inviting — a place that supports you in settling down and coming back to yourself.
Sleep quality
The 140 × 200 cm bed offers you a sheltered place to snuggle in. This room also comes with allergy-friendly bedding.
Bathroom and separate WC

Your room comes with a bathroom (5.5 m²) and a separate toilet with daylight. Both are right next door, outside your room, and are exclusively for your use.

  • Private daylight bathroom with washbasin and walk-in shower
  • Private WC
  • High-quality natural soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Illuminated vanity mirror
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower and pool towels
Amenities
  • Room size: approx. 12.5 m²
  • Bed: 140 × 200 cm with allergy-friendly bedding
  • Waterdrop insulated bottle (keeps water ice-cold for 24h and hot for 12h) for water and tea to take into the garden and to the pool
  • Cotton bag for personal items during your stay
  • Reliable Wi‑Fi
  • No TV – for true quiet
  • Heating
  • No air conditioning – the house stays naturally cool in summer


La Grande Chambre

La Grande Chambre – a spacious, calm room with a grounding presence. Ideal if you need plenty of space to arrive and breathe.

Atmosphere

La Grande Chambre (approx. 20 m²) is a quiet, clear space. Two deep-set mullioned windows sit in the centuries-old walls and open the view onto the large, natural garden. Light grey ceiling beams and the warm wood tones of the furniture create a calm, protective atmosphere that helps you arrive right away.
The design is intentionally pared back. So you can settle inwardly, we avoid decorative distractions and TV.

Sleep quality

The large bed (160 × 200 cm) with allergy-friendly bedding ensures a comfortable sleeping climate. It is remarkably quiet here day and night. Often you’ll hear only the little owls that live in the Gers.

Bathroom

The daylight bathroom (9 m²) connects directly to your room and is exclusively yours. It’s quiet, spacious and clearly laid out. It includes:

  • Walk-in shower with natural stone floor
  • Freestanding bathtub
  • High-quality natural soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Illuminated vanity mirror
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower and pool towels
Amenities
  • Room size: approx. 20 m²
  • Queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm) with allergy-friendly bedding
  • Your own Waterdrop insulated bottle (for hot or cold water) to take into the garden and to the pool
  • Cotton bag for personal items during your stay
  • Reliable Wi‑Fi
  • No TV
  • Heating

Seasonal rates per room 2026

All prices are per room and night (incl. breakfast).

La Grande Chambre

Spacious double room, max. 2 people
  • Low season
    Oct – Mar
    €110 / night
  • Mid season
    Apr – Jun, Sep
    €130 / night
  • High season
    Jul – Aug
    €150 / night
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La Petite Chambre

Cozy double room, max. 2 people
  • Low season
    Oct – Mar
    €90 / night
  • Mid season
    Apr – Jun, Sep
    €105 / night
  • High season
    Jul – Aug
    €125 / night
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Good to know

  • Minimum stay: 2 nights
  • Use of garden and pool (open April–September) depending on the season
  • Towels, pool towels and bed linen included
  • No fixed hotel services, no daily room service
  • Breakfast included; additional catering by individual arrangement
Booking terms

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Cancellation policy

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Coaching and creative offers


During your stay, inner questions may arise or you may feel a desire to find orientation or work creatively.
If you’re looking for space for that — or want to give your creativity an outlet — you’ll find suitable offers for creative support and life coaching at www.katharina-ruhfus.de.

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Pool & outdoor area

A quiet place under the open sky
Around La Bordeneuve, a wide, quiet landscape opens up. Our outdoor area is intentionally not a perfectly manicured garden, but a place where you can feel the gentle hills of the Gers directly. Between old trees and fragrant plants like rosemary, lavender and thyme, you’ll find secluded spots everywhere where you can simply sit, look, and let your soul unwind.

Your Hosts

“We, Katharina and Dirk, open La Bordeneuve as a private home for a limited time. We live here ourselves and consciously keep the setting calm and personal. Our role is not that of a hotel team, but of hosts who provide a mindful, respectful place. We are approachable and open to contact. We’re happy to share impulses and inspiration. At the same time, it’s up to you to use this special place as a space for retreat, inner clarification, reorientation, rest — or something else.”

Meals

La Bordeneuve is not a hotel. In the morning we offer a simple, fresh breakfast. You shape your other meals in whatever way feels right for you. Many guests enjoy self-catering because it gives them quiet, independence, and a natural daily rhythm.
Kitchen & shared areas
You can use our kitchen by arrangement with us to prepare small meals. Filtered water is available free of charge throughout your stay. In summer, the terrace is perfect for eating; in winter, the warm, quiet indoor space.
Regional produce
In Auch you’ll find various weekly markets, small producers and shops with seasonal products. If you like, we can recommend places where you can find good regional food.
Meal package
For longer stays, a simple meal flat rate can be arranged individually. It’s not a fixed service, but an option to make your stay easier.

Surroundings of La Bordeneuve

La Bordeneuve lies in the heart of Gascony, a culturally rich landscape in southwest France. This region is ideal for people looking for a retreat for a short stay in southwest France. It’s shaped by gentle hills, wide fields, farms that have been cultivating organically for generations, and a rhythm of life guided by nature’s cycles.

When the weather cooperates, you can even see the Pyrenees in the distance — a sight that surprises many visitors to Gascony. The mountains aren’t visible directly from La Bordeneuve, but from many points in the surrounding area. Especially from the upper town in Auch, the view opens up, making their presence clearly and majestically felt on the horizon.

How far away is Auch and what does the town offer?

Just 4.5 km away lies Auch, the former capital of the historic province of Gascony. The Sainte‑Marie Cathedral, the town’s landmark, towers over the upper town. Auch was also home to the famous musketeer d’Artagnan, whose monument in the upper town recalls the region’s living history. From there, 370 impressive steps lead down into the lower town.

At first glance, Auch seems rather quiet. Those who lean in discover real life. It’s worth simply wandering the old-town lanes with their small cafés, boutiques and shops selling regional crafts — and on Saturdays or Thursdays, tasting regional specialties straight from the producers at the weekly market. It’s a way of immersing yourself in what’s simple and real here.

Does the Camino de Santiago pass by La Bordeneuve?

The Via Tolosana as a quiet companion on the way

A section of the Via Tolosana — the southernmost Camino de Santiago route in France — runs from Auch to Montesquiou and passes directly by our access road. Some people feel: there’s something special about being in a place where a path runs by that people have walked with their hearts for centuries.

Even its closeness hints at what it carries: the knowledge of transitions, the courage to set out, and the trust that every path unfolds for the one who walks it.

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    Location & Getting Here

    La Bordeneuve lies on the edge of the historic town of Auch — nestled in the gentle hills of the Gers. Our country house is in a quiet, secluded location, yet still easy to reach.
    Arrival by plane
    The nearest airport is Toulouse–Blagnac, about 85 km away (roughly a one-hour drive). From there you can reach La Bordeneuve easily by rental car or taxi. For a fee, we’re also happy to pick you up from the airport and take you back again.
    Arrival by car
    The region is well developed and easy to reach. Free parking is available directly at the house.
    Arrival by train
    Auch has a train station. The journey from Toulouse takes about an hour and a half. From the station you can reach La Bordeneuve easily by taxi, or by arrangement we can pick you up.
    Walk to Auch
    La Bordeneuve is about 4.5 km from the center of Auch. You walk part of the way on the Camino route, gently uphill and scenically beautiful.
    Directions to La Bordeneuve
    Route planner

    FAQ

    Who is La Bordeneuve suitable for?

    Suitable for
    • People seeking quiet, nature and a gentle retreat
    • Women who need a breather after a demanding time — including women after a cancer experience who wish for a week of retreat, regardless of season (accommodation and coaching can be booked separately for legal reasons)
    • Solo travelers who prefer a protected setting
    • Couples who want a quiet break without distractions
    • People who consciously want distance from everyday life
    Less suitable for
    • Guests expecting an active holiday, entertainment or a wide range of services
    • People who prefer busy tourist regions
    • Group trips
    • Celebrations or party-style stays

    What you’ll find here – and what you won’t

    What you’ll find here
    • Silence that slows you down and softens you on the inside
    • Wide horizons and nature that let you breathe deeply
    • A private, quiet retreat without pressure, expectations or distractions
    • Living spaces with a clear, warm atmosphere that hold you
    • Places in the garden where you can be by yourself — in the shade, in the sun or by the water
    • A personal, respectful setting that welcomes you without getting in your space
    What you won’t find here
    • Hotel service, entertainment or scheduled programs
    • Breakfast buffet or fixed meal times
    • Daily room service or on-demand cleaning
    • TV, air conditioning, noise or crowded common areas

    More questions

    How far is La Bordeneuve from Auch?

    La Bordeneuve is about 4.5 km outside the center of Auch. The route takes you for part of the way along the Camino “Via Tolosana” to Auch. It is quiet, gently uphill and scenically beautiful.

    Do I need a car for my stay?

    A car isn’t strictly necessary, but it does make getting here much easier. You can also travel by train to Auch and then take a taxi from there — or we can pick you up by arrangement.

    Is breakfast available or other meals?
    A fresh, simple breakfast is included. We don’t offer other meals. You can use the kitchen by arrangement and cater for yourself freely. Shared meals often happen too, where everyone cooks once in a while.
    Are there shops or restaurants nearby?
    Yes. In Auch and the surrounding area you’ll find several supermarkets, small shops, weekly markets, cafés and restaurants.
    How long is the pool season?
    Depending on the weather, the pool is usually open from April to September.
    Is there Wi‑Fi?
    Yes, reliable Wi‑Fi is available in all areas.
    Are bed linen and towels provided?
    Yes — allergy-friendly bed linen, a bathrobe, and shower/pool towels are provided.
    Is there room service?
    No. As a chambre d’hôtes, we don’t provide daily cleaning service.
    Is there parking?
    Yes, free parking is available directly at the house.