Vézelay to the Pyrenees : updates 2006-08
STOP PRESS 31 January 2007:
Are you thinking of walking the Vézelay route but are worried about using a guide that is all in French?
If so, you may like to know that a new" English" version of the 3rd edition of Monique and Jean-Charles Chassain's guide, Itinéraire du Pèlerin de Saint-Jacques sur La Voie Historique de Vézelay, is now available through our Bookshop.
This latest edition of their guide contains a lengthy Introduction in English and a comprehensive glossary to enable those with only a limited knowledge of French to understand the route-finding instructions, accommodation details and information about historic monuments and places of interest. It has excellent maps, and costs £24.
Updates to the published guide are available here.
We include this message as we received it:
"We run a characterful and charming hotel in Thiviers which is between Périgueux and Limoges and on the route to Santiago. We would be delighted to receive more pilgrims who might be looking to receive our type of hospitality.
I will refer you to our website which will give you a good idea of our facilities and the " ambience". It is www.thiviers-hotel.com."
And have been sent details of another possibility in the Thiviers area:
Elaine and David Charlett run a B&B at their house, 'La Cote', 2 kms after the church in Thiviers town centre,directly on the pilgrimage route.
They can take a maximum of 6 pilgrims, charging €25 per person per night for Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal.
Booking ahead 24hrs or more is preferable but not essential in an emergency.Telephone number +33 (0)5 53 52 34 86.
And another in Thiviers:
On the Vezelay Camino, 60 km under Limoges, is a new accommodation for pilgrims. Before entering Thiviers, there's our huge Domain where you can sleep in one of our cottages.
With 2 pilgrims in one room;
18 euro (kitchen and bathroom for max four pilgrims)
Alone in a room;
30 euro (kitchen and bathroom for max 3 pilgrims)
Alone in a house;
70 euro (kitchen and bathroom for you alone)
Possibility to have a pilgrimsmeal (with wine) and to have a breakfast. You can clean your clothes and/or bicycle.
See also:
http://www.domaine-lebost.com
Also a possibility in la Souterraine:
Duncan and Lisa Rowney have recently moved to La Souterraine, where they offer accomodation for pilgrims. This ranges from a bed for €10 - 15 (without sheets or towels), to simple rooms with sheets, towels and breakfast for €30 - 70 euros per person. They are open all year. They have a website www.maisonnumeroneuf.com and are situated in the centre of town, towards the northwest.
A new one at Benevent l'Abbaye:
Clare Godson and her husband, former missionaries, have recently opened a Christian B&B in Benevent l'Abbaye: La Chouette (off the direct pilgrim route but overlooking the abbey) is at 17 rue Montlhery, 23210 Benevent L'Abbaye - tel: +33 (0)5 55 62 61 12 or +33 (0)6 76 79 15 88. Pilgrim rate is €30 per person/night which includes a hearty dinner and breakfast.
Sarah Leith runs a Chambre and Table d'hotes at La Maison Blanche, 34 Rue des Deux Ponts, 23430 Chatelus le Marcheix, Creuse, a village which is half way between Benevent l'Abbaye and St Leonard de Noblat. She can provide accommodation, meals, information point and (for those that wish to 'touch base' with friends /family) internet access for pilgrims. A special Pilgrim rate of €30 per person per night includes dinner and breakfast. Contact her at www.lamaison-blanche.com or tel: +33 (0)5 55 64 41 16.
"I am writing to inform you that we have opened a small b&b between Vézeley and Nevers. Since we have opened we have met a number of people on the pilgimage to Santiago de Compostela. Please find below the address to our webiste with our location and contact information."
Alex Vaca
www.thepines58.com
Accommodation for 2 pilgrims is now available at Mussidan:
Marie Foucault,
13 Place Victor Hugo,
14400 MUSSIDAN
Tel: 05 53 82 38 70 or 06 62 90 37 63
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Recieved April 2008:
Dear Sirs,
For some years now, we have welcomed pilgrims of Compostelle in our Auberge.
Most of them have found us no doubt due to our location off the beaten tracks, allthough we haven’t gotten around to setting up a promotional campaign, until now.
You can find us half-way between Autun and Château-Chinon, in the direct vicinity of the GR “Tour du Morvan” and the GR 13, as well as the route of Bibracte-Alésia.
Our Auberge can accommodate groups up to 8 people, divided in 2 rooms of two single beds and one family room with 4 single beds, on a half-board basis at 74 euros per couple.
In case of larger groups we can find supplementary accommodation in the village.
Futher information and photos are available on our website ; www.auberge-de-roussillon.com
Looking forward to welcoming you one day, we remain
With kind regards
Thea Hauzer
Gérante de la s.a.r.l. Movibilis
société d'exploitation de l'auberge de Roussillon
restaurant "LE PATIO" & brasserie "LE MORVAN"
tél. : 03.85.82.75.68
e-mail: auberge.de.roussillon*wanadoo.fr [To reduce the risk of spam, we're removing direct e-mail links from this site. To use this address, copy it into your normal e-mail program, but replace the '*' with the conventional '@', before sending your message.]
Received November 2008:
New B&B between Gargilesse and Crozant (new people, new to pilgrimage, Scottish)
‘Les Chardons’, 24 rue des Lilas, 36190 Cuzion, tel 02 54 47 43 02
Small bar for snacks opposite, good grocer/bakery –opens 8am
Received February 2009:
Hi,
We just open a new B&B specialy dedicated to santiago peligims located on "voie de vézelay" just after St Ferme and before La Réole. Prices are 15€ per night, 10€ for diner, 5€ for breakfast. Large "chambre d'hôte" with real bath room. Reservations: +33 556 61 60 17 Madame MONOD
Dominique GILBERT-COTTIER & Dominique MONOD
Le Biaud 33580 ROQUEBRUNE
+33(0)5 56 61 60 17
Received June 2010:
We have two double rooms available for pilgrims including breakfast and linens. Evening meal optional, but my husband is a great cook so you'll want to join us. We're right on Place St Jacques de Compostelle in La Coquille. In case the refuge here is full, we can accommodate singles (25€), doubles (35€) and triples (45€). Feel free to call, or simply knock and ask if we have availability. We look forward to meeting you.
Fondly,
Greg, Heidi and Parker Morain
21 Place St Jacques de Compostelle, La Coquille
Tel: 05 53 52 34 68
Received July 2010:
There is no longer a campsite at the sports ground in Hagetmau.
Received August 2010:
Sue Palfreyman
1 rue de l'Alma
24000 Périgueux
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Home +33 (0)5 53 05 38 20
offers a twin bedded guest room in Périgueux for 15 Euros a night including a good breakfast. If people wish they can join the evening meal – usually for a participation of 5 Euros. Please phone as far ahead as possible to let her know that you would like to stay.