Les Ruisseaux

Without a doubt, this was our favorite hotel we stayed at in France! If you're looking for an authentic hotel that delivers quintessential French charm, this is THE place. From the moment we arrived, the couple who runs the hotel made us feel welcome and completely at home. They have created such a beautiful space for guests to relax, unwind, and enjoy the surrounding nature. The hotel itself is wonderfully peaceful, with nearby mountains and parks making it the perfect escape. The traditional décor and thoughtful touches (shoutout to the house shoes!) made our stay feel effortless and incredibly comfortable. The breakfast and dinners were fresh, homemade each day, and absolutely delicious. The family-style dinner is a 10/10 experience that you shouldn't miss! We are so happy to have met Margaux, Fer, and their brillaint children. Their warmth and hospitality made our stay truly unforgettable. Such a special place—we already can't wait to come back!

The lodge was full of character and history and was thoughtfully decorated. The hosts were welcoming, helpful and delightful. Staying at Les Ruisseaux was a wonderful experience.

There was nothing not to like.

Welcoming hosts, cosy fire, comfortable room and delicious breakfast. Merci beaucoup!

Margot and Enguerrand were lovely, friendly and very helpful with excellent and accurate tourist advice. We had one meal cooked by Enguerrand and it was really excellent. The property is very interesting and the hotel is well placed for Cauterets and for Lac Du Gaube and Cirque du Gavarnie. They provided a good packed lunch.

Our room was up a number of flights of stairs, the last flight was very steep with narrow steps. We couldn't have got our cases upstairs without Enguerrand doing it for us. The hotel is very much the family home with their young children around and so all meals were round one big family table. This will be a lovely experience for some but our experience (us eating a lovely meal at one end of the table while four men were eating something they had brought in at the other end) did not work for us. There was also no real outdoor space and we had hoped to have a day of quiet in a garden/outdoor space. The driveway up to the property is twisty and steep and parking feels a bit of a challenge. They don't provide an evening meal on Wednesdays or Sundays. We are now in our early 70s and probably sound old and grumpy here. I think we'd have loved staying here 20 years ago and before but, at our stage of life, I think this had a few too many drawbacks for us.