Company info

After 17 years of diligent renovations, Graziella and Mark Rhodes are proud to present to you Le Colombier. We were both born in Alexandria, Virginia and have renovated my (Graziella's) ancestoral home to make it what it is today. We pride ourselves on making your stay with us enjoyable and enriching. We believe strongly in attention to detail, flexibility and customer service.

Property info

Located on a hillside on the outskirts of the village of Larroque appears a stone hamlet - a large home in the same family for more than 300 years. With its captivating panoramic views of the Vère Valley and Grésigne Forest, this large noble stone house proudly bares antiquated beams, and massive window and door stones while providing a calm, comfortable, rustic and elegant environment. “Le Colombier” is situated on 35 acres and allows you to experience the spectacular views of the Grésigne Forest, the largest oak forest in France, from the property. Quiet walks, hikes, excursions… the GR46 hiking trail and other routes offer you thousands of adventures and discoveries. Le Colombier is an authentic country home recently renovated in character, poised in the middle of the property with it’s own walking trail around the perimeter, several natural water sources, an old stone oven for baking bread, a vegetable garden, fruit trees, shady woods, picnic and game areas, animals in their natural surroundings, and above all, a breathtakingly peaceful view. The house has all of today’s comforts while decorated with authentic items from yesteryears. Natural products are used extensively.

Neighborhood info

€œLe Colombier€ is situated on 35 acres and allows you to experience the spectacular views of the Gresigne Forest, the largest oak forest in France, from the property. Quiet walks, hikes, excursions the GR46 hiking trail and other routes offer you thousands of adventures and discoveries. Being a part of the Tarn department in the Midi-Pyrenees region of the south-west, the region offers you: diverse views, Gaillac vineyards, medieval fortified villages, Gresigne (where passes the GR46 hiking trail) and Sivens Forest, caverns, gorges and rivers, reputable gastronomy, summer festivals, daily outdoor markets, beautiful countryside, rich history, ageless architecture and the never-ending sunshine. The Tarn'€˜s deep history includes prehistoric caverns, stone dolmens and menhirs (megalithic monuments), traces of the roman occupation, the St. John of Compostelle pilgrimage trail, through to the times of the Templars, the Cathars and several World Wars. For your creative side, local artists offer you to participate in their workshops – glassblowing, mosaics, stained glass, porcelain repairs or local and gastronomical cooking classes. Our region is well known for its culinary diversity

Languages Spoken

English, French