In the very heart of the southern Alps, a Piedmontese house made out of stone opens its doors for you.

The House

Le Saule: A History of Stones
Our house "Le Saule" is named after the rock that rises high above it. About 300 years ago builders from Piedmont cut stones out of this rock, and let them fall down to a place where they would start building. When we first arrived here, there was nothing left but ruins. We gathered the stones and started rebuilding almost from the ground up. In the southern region of the Alps, several houses have been reconstructed in this way. Situated in the Valley of Haut Estéron (altitude of 1,010m), our house is homologated for its guest rooms by the French landlords' association "Gîtes de France". It has become a haven for some of our artistic friends who come here during weekends in search of inspiration for their art, here and in the country that surrounds us.

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Pictures of "Le Saule"

Different landscapes, different seasons. As you can see, here in Briançonnet the scenery is truly magnificent the whole year round.
You can see them on the french version.

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Accomodation : Choice of Three Guest Rooms

What used to be the ruins of a 17th century sheep pen is now a completely renovated guest house with three separate studios at the top of the stairs outside.

La chambre bleue - The blue room
Accomodation for 4 guests: . Double bed and 2 single beds. . Small sitting area with table and chairs. . Bathroom. . Separate toilet.

La chambre verte - The green room
Accomodation for 2 guests: . Double bed. . Bathroom. . Separate toilet.

La chambre jaune- The yellow room
Accomodation for 2 guests: . Double bed. . Bathroom. . Separate toilet.

Big shared vaulted living room with library and television.
Two ha of surrounding private property.

We serve our guests breakfast in the morning. We gladly assist our guests with information and advice on the countless activities and sights in the neighbourhood and beyond.

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Accomodation expenses for 2005

The following prices are subject to slight modifications, depending on the guide lines of the french landlords' association "Gîtes de France".

La chambre bleue - The blue room (4 guests)

65 € per day

La chambre verte - The green room (2 guests)

45 € per day

La chambre jaune - The yellow room (2 guests)

45 € per day

Accomodation tax 0,20€ day/guest

Additional guest 18 € per day

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Activities in Briançonnet and Beyond

Briançonnet is a small medieval village situated in the valley of the river Estéron at the border of the "Alpes de Haute Provence". It is surrounded by impressive mountainous scenery and colourful massive forests.

Sights:

. 12th century priory St-Martin

. 12th century parish church

. Chapel of the small villages of Sagne and Prignolet

. Local museum

. Citadel of Entrevaux

. Other chapels and Roman vestiges

Activities in the immediate surroundings:

. hiking (GR4, Arpille, Rochers de Notre-Dame.)

. horseback riding

. ATB

. canyoning

. climbing

Activities within half an hour by car:

. Puget-Théniers: Via Ferrata, Train des Pignes, kayak, rafting

. St-Auban: Clue St-Auban

. Gorges du Verdon: kayak, rafting

Ski resorts:

. Alpine skiing: Soleilhas, Valberg, Gréolières

. Cross-country skiing: St-Auban, Annot

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Links

Les Gîtes de France

Museum of agriculture in Briançonnet

Nearby Tourist Offices

Village	Telephone Number	Internet Address
Briançonnet	(33)+ 4.93.60.42.71	www.provenceweb.fr
St-Auban	(33)+ 4.93.60.43.20	www.provenceweb.fr
Puget-Théniers	(33)+ 4.93.05.05.05
Castellane	(33)+ 4.92.83.61.14	www.castellane.org
Entrevaux	(33)+ 4.93.05.51.26	www.provenceweb.fr
Grasse	(33)+ 4.93.36.66.66	www.ville-grasse.fr
Nice	(33)+ 4.92.14.48.00	www.ville-nice.fr

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Contact your Hosts at "Le Saule"

We are looking forward to your visit. !
Tadeusz Buraczynski
Quartier "Le Saule"
Route départementale D2211
06 850 Briançonnet

Tel/Fax: (33)+ 4.93.60.42.91
e-mail: burta@libertysurf.fr
web: www.chez.com/burta