Nestled at the foot of the ancient Polignac fortress, this 18th-century farmhouse—now called La Gourmantine—offers a unique stay. Like the village itself, the guesthouse blends into a dramatic setting of gray basalt and red-tiled roofs, overlooked by the fortress ruins. This site reflects the history and former influence of the renowned Polignac family.
Once you’ve set your bags down in your room, where contemporary touches meet carefully restored original features like massive wooden beams, you’ll want to explore: visit the keep, ramparts, and walkways with views over the Puy basin, as well as historic houses and the church.
At the foot of the ancient Polignac fortress stands this former 18th-century farmhouse, now charmingly named La Gourmantine. Like the rest of the village, the guesthouse blends into a dramatic setting of gray basalt and red rounded tiles, watched over by the fortress ruins.
This place reflects the history and former power of one of France’s most illustrious families, the Polignacs.
As soon as you set down your bags in one of La Gourmantine’s rooms—where a harmonious mix of contemporary style and carefully restored traditional features, like massive wooden beams, awaits—you’ll want to explore the keep, ramparts, walkways overlooking the Puy basin, as well as the manor houses and village church.
- Train station shuttle payment 10,00 € per ride
