La Colonie Maison d'Hôtes

A guesthouse in a village that pilgrims have been passing through for centuries, La Colonie occupies a stately old hotel building near the village entrance. Rooms follow a French countryside register, rustic and warm without feeling shabby, and two top-floor loft apartments get the bonus of vaulted ceilings. The concierge connects guests to Thai massage, a nearby thermal spa, local wines, and whatever else the region has going on.