In the middle of the central square, the massive dwelling with its ground-floor arcades is emblematic of the architecture found in fortified villages in south-western France. Thanks to its symmetrical exterior, highlighted by ochre-colour plaster and ornamental décor clad in red brick, its main façade is both stately and eye-catching.
As for the ground floor, cadenced by ashlar stone arches, it bears witness to the building’s original commercial vocation, typical of fortified village houses where the dwellings were usually located over the ground-floor shops, while, upstairs, tall arched windows, framed by bricks and topped with sculpted motifs, embellish the whole with an almost Florentine-like appearance.
In addition, its dark-colour louvred shutters add a touch of refinement to the whole and bear witness to the care given to the building’s architectural details both inside and outside, whereas, thanks to its barrel tile hipped roof, the building blends in harmoniously with the rest of the edifices around the village square. It should also be noted that behind its exterior adorned with southern accents, its interior spaces contain substantial volumes and a number of original elements.

The Main Dwelling

Under the protection of its arcades, the building’s wooden front door is framed by wide picture windows, which provide views of the exterior and make it possible for both visitors and residents to enjoy the shaded patio.

The ground floor
On the floor of the dwelling’s very threshold, a tile displays the word “Hotel”, recalling the premises’ initial purpose. Decorated with wood panelling and a ceiling with geometrical patterns, the entrance hall provides access to several rooms on this floor as well as on the upstairs levels thanks to the central staircase. On the right, two ionic columns frame the doorway to the bar, which has preserved its wide windows, antique wooden bar and cement floor tiles decorated with black, grey, white and blue patterns, while, to the left, the kitchen still contains its original cast-iron enamelled stove as well as its cement floor tiles, which are identical to those in the entrance hall. In addition, a door, decorated with a large stained glass vase in shades of pink and green, provides access to the dining room whose rectangular terracotta floor tiles highlight the green almond colour of its wood panelling and wallpaper, which depicts a wooded panoramic landscape.
From here, a door communicates with the former theatre, while another leads to the garden, onto which the annexe dwelling also faces. As for the former theatre, it has preserved its exterior access, including its glassed-in ticket counter, which once made it possible to buy tickets for performances, as well as some of its decorative details. With soaring floor-to-ceiling heights, a balcony was created on the first floor, on the same level as the upstairs library, providing a privileged viewing point for performances. And, finally, this floor also provides access to a small vaulted cellar under the main staircase.
The first floor
To the left of the landing, a living room with oak hardwood floors is decorated with a wide wooden fireplace and two windows with interior shutters, facing the street, while, to the right, a narrow hallway leads to a lavatory and a shower room on either side. In addition, this hallway also provides access to an immense library with ornately carved wooden décor in the Flamboyant style, whereas, in the back, a series of doors with colourful stained glass open onto the balcony that overlooks the theatre. From here, a narrow wooden staircase connects the upper and lower sections of the theatre, while, on the landing opposite the main staircase, a door leads to the bedrooms on this level. Having preserved the former hotel’s original layout, a hallway covered in thick red carpet provides access to three bedrooms with stately volumes, which all look out on the village square. With straight-plank hardwood floors, each bedroom was recently decorated and painted in order to provide them with a distinct identity: a blue bedroom with birds, a pink bedroom with Chinese-inspired décor and a green bedroom with a 19th-century colour palette.
The second floor
At the top of the staircase, a door gives onto an open landing. From here, on the left, a few tall wooden steps lead to the double doors of a cinema with thick red seats in the first few rows followed by several rows of wooden chairs. To the right, an immense room, today converted into a lounge-bar with a shower room and small office area, is bathed in light by a series of picture windows, in the centre of which is a glass door that opens onto a terrace facing south and overlooking the valley, while, opposite the staircase, a vaulted hallway leads to the four bedrooms on this floor. Here, the décor resembles that of a boat, where each bedroom, recently renovated and accessible via a wooden door with a porthole, was designed to look like a sumptuous cabin and decorated with different themes that will whisk their occupants away on a fantastical voyage.