The hotel is situated in the Gers. It has the caracter of a typical french countryside. From the hotel you can make several daytrips to:
The Pyrenees (100 km) - skiing, rafting, climbing, naturereserves and other sights.
Auch (40 km) known by his 3 Musketeers.
Toulouse (80 km) shops, restaurants and other sights.
Pau (130 km) shops, restaurants and other sights.
Tarbes (45 km) known for his weekly market (thursdays).
Lourdes (80 km) place of pilgrimage.
More close to the hotel you will find a lot of small and romantic french villages. By foot one can explore magnificent walking-tours.
Daily flights by Ryanair, London (STN) - Pau - Pyrenees (PUF), for less than 20 GBP.
Car rentals from 170 GBP for 5 days.
How to find "Le Relais du Chateau":
From Toulouse (about 1 hour drive):
Direction Auch, as far as the exit: Samatan / Lombez
From Lombez follow the main road to Boulogne Sur Gesse
About 8 km before Boulogne you take the turning to Saint Blancard (to the right)
Saint Blancard has only one street, at the end you see the Chateau and : "Le Relais du Chateau" (can't miss).
From Pau (about 1 1/2 hour drive):
Direction Tarbes, Lannemezan and then turn to Castelnau Magnoac
From Castelnau Magnoac to Boulogne sur Gesse and turn there direction Toulouse
About 8 km from Boulogne you take the turning to Saint Blancard (to the left)
Saint Blancard has only one street, at the end you see the Chateau and: "Le Relais du Chateau" (can't miss)
For safety's (and tourist) sake: take along a map!