“Going with the Dogs”

When you are travelling with two pet dogs most French hotels usually welcoming, but the facilites for the pets, a small wood, large lawn and access directly from a grond floor room are perfect. add to this friendly service and an excellent restaurant, at attractive prices and little wonder that Le Rabelais is a must-stop hotel on our regular trips from England to our house in Gascony. Highly recommended.

“Pet Owners Heaven”

Breaking a long drive from the Channel ports to the south-west of France is a risky business, particularly with two dogs along. Many small French hotels are firmly rooted in the 1970's both in decor and general levels of facilities. The Rabalais proved to be an oasis of hospitality. We had two cars with us and the first surprise was the garage with enough room for 50 vehicles and a working elevator to the reception. A warm welcome and a clean well furnished room with a door to a charming large garden with a wooded area just right for dogs to explore. Dinner in the evening was outstanding with a good choice of wines and food. The night was quiet and the air conditioning whispered gently. We did not use the pleasant pool or linger late on the terrace bar but we did enjoy breakfast on the terrace before leaving reluctantly. A reaaly unexpected jewel.