Building and grounds
Le Sapin Bleu is a beautiful 200 year old house built on the site of a 12th century chateau. The house is full of character and still has some of the original parts of the old chateau visible including two vaulted cellars.

The gite is built on the old stone walls of the chateau and has outstanding views over the forest to the mountains.

Gardens.
The gardens around the house are a haven of peace and tranquillity where it is always possible to find a quiet corner to sit or to enjoy the views over the Monts de Forez and the surrounding countryside. One can watch the sun rise over the facing Col de Beal then in the evening walk two hundred metres up the hill from the house and watch the sunset over the Puy de Dome and the chain of ancient volcanoes
We are installing a swimming pool for guest use which will also be ready for summer 2008..

Our small holding of about two hectares (5 acres)  provides fresh fruit and vegetables in season, eggs, poultry and meat for our table d’hote (evening meals).  Vegetarian option is always available.
We are open all year round including Christmas and New Year.

Accommodation
Self-catering. 
The Gite, self catering accommodation for 2 to 4 persons Adjoining the main house with an independent entrance, the  gite is built on the old stone walls of the chateau and has outstanding views over the forest to the mountains.
The accommodation consists of a large bedroom with a double bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower over the full size bath tub, toilet and wash basin.
The living room has large windows over looking the mountains with a dinning table and chairs, 2 armchairs and a convertible settee which can sleep two people.  There is a television with a DVD player for your use along with a small library offering books in English, French and Dutch which you are free to borrow.
The kitchen is in the corner of the living room and is well equipped with a 2 ring electric cooker, a combined microwave oven and grill, toaster, coffee maker, full size fridge and washing machine.

All linen, electricity and heating are included in the tariff .  The gite has its own private terrace with wooden garden furniture, parasol and BBQ.

The gite is non smoking but an ashtray is provided for you to smoke in the garden should you wish to do so.  The gite is centrally heated and is available all year round.

Gite residents are also welcome to book an evening meal should they wish.
Animals can only be accepted by prior arrangement.

Chambre d’hote (Bed & Breakfast).

The bedrooms in the chambre d’hote (bed and breakfast) are all in the process of being completely renovated for spring 2008 and will all have ensuite bathrooms, consisting of WC, shower, washbasin and two with a bath tub in addition.  There will be one twin bedded room and the other three will all have a double bed and an additional single bed, the rooms are all very large and it is possible to provide an extra bed for an additional child should you wish.  Each room has a beautiful view either of the mountains or the surrounding countryside. All rooms are centrally heated.

The large living room, featuring a beautiful stone fireplace, with its’ wood burning stove provides a welcoming area in which to sit and relax or socialise with fellow guests.
Meals can be taken on the terrace outside, with a view of the mountains as a backdrop, on warm summer evenings or, on cooler nights around a large table in our characterful living room.  Vegetarian options are always available.
Gite residents are also welcome to book an evening meal should they wish.
Le Sapin Bleu is a non smoking building but you are welcome to smoke outside.  .
Animals are not accepted in the bed and breakfast accommodation, however outside housing may be possible but strictly by prior arrangement.