Question 1

What is La Maison de Bernadette?

Accepted Answer

La Maison de Bernadette is our family home where we have a 3 bedroom, plant based bed and breakfast.
 
We are located in the small mountain village of Artalens.
 
This webpage is dedicated solely to La Grange Refuge (our renovated barn).
 
La Grange is located just next door to our main house and is an independant building with one large bedroom.
It is a dormatory/hostel style communal sleeping area.
 
The down stairs of the barn is used by all the guest on site (including those in the main house) who wish to prepare their own meals during their stay.
 
For more information on our bed and breakfast/table d'hôte please see our webpage:
www.lamaisondebernadette.com

Question 2

Can I bring my pets?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunaltely due to family allergies, we cannot allow any animals.
Thank you for your understanding.

Question 3

Where is the nearest public transport?

Accepted Answer

The nearest public transport is:
>Bus: Argeles-Gazost 10 minutes drive away
Car hire: Argeles-Gazost carrefour supermarket
>Train: Lourdes 20 minutes drive away
Car hire: Lourdes Train station 
>Airport: Lourdes/Tarbes 30 minutes drive away
Car hire: Lourdes/Tarbes airport

Question 4

Where is the nearest restaurant?

Accepted Answer

>Meals available onsite! We serve plant based, organic evening meals in the main house.
 
>Auberge L'Arrioutou 5 minutes drive up the mountain
 
>Le Bouic 5 minutes drive down the mountain
 
>Argeles-Gazost has a large selection on restaurants 10 minutes drive

Question 5

Can I reserve breakfast?

Accepted Answer

We are able to provide a plant based (vegan) breakfast at an extra cost.

Question 6

Are there any things I need to consider?

Accepted Answer

>Please do not invite any outside parties onto the property.
There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby should you wish to meet up with friends in the area.
>Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag!
>NO Smoking inside the buildings. (That includes the bedroom!)
>NO eating or drinking in the bedroom: there are lots of areas in the downstairs of the barn,  and outdoor tables and chairs should you wish to eat or drink somewhere.
>NO pets allowed; due to family allergies.
>Tourist taxes, to be paid in cash on arrival, are not included. Charged per person per night (+18yrs)
>Please be considerate of any other guests who might be staying in the refuge, please the keep noise down after 22h.
>This is a plant based bed and breakfast which means we do not have any animal products available to eat (no milk, cheese, meat etc). We would also aprieciate you not bringing any animal products onsite.
>This is a communal space: please clean up after yourselves.
>Mobile network is limited here. Orange and Free work the best.

Question 7

What is included in my reservation?

Accepted Answer

>1 single matress with a sheet and protector per person
>1 pillow and pillow case per person
>Shower soaps for the outdoor solar shower: please do not use your own as we supply a highly biodegradable soap especially designed to be used in nature.
>Toilet paper for the toilets.
>Cleaning products for the kitchen and bathrooms

Question 8

What's not included in the price of my reservation?

Accepted Answer

>Meals
>Tourist taxes. (+18yrs old)
>Towels and duvets/blankets
>Soaps for the indoor shower
>Don't forget your sleeping bag / duvet! :
 
We can supply at an extra cost:
-blankets
-organic cotton towels
-organic, vegan breakfasts
-organic, vegan picnics
-organic, vegan evening meals
-day outings
-washing machine
Please contact us for prices.

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