Welcome
We are delighted that you have chosenAllée des noyers for your stay, and we warmly thank you for your trust.
We pride ourselves on welcoming you and being there to show you around our house upon your arrival. However, we have also created this digital welcome booklet to make your arrival easier. In addition to assisting you during your stay, it reflects our commitment to reducing our environmental impact by limiting paper use.
Take time to relax and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of our lot-Garonne countryside. Enjoy the many cultural, historical, and natural treasures our region has to offer.
Michèle and Jean-Pierre
Practical information
TheAllée des noyers
26 Chemin de la Borie Basse
46110 Saint-Michel-de-Bannières
06 37 37 44 72
Languages spoken: French, English and Spanish
Smoking is strictly inside the rooms and common areas.
Ashtrays are available outside; thank you for your understanding.
The timetables
Your arrival
We will welcome you between 5pm and 8pm. If you have a prior commitment and/or your arrival is later, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Your departure
You must vacate your room before 11am. You can always ask me depending on the day's departures; often 10am is ideal for me in high season, given that I am alone.
Wi-Fi
Network name: Livebox-AdN46110
Password: AdN46110
Televisions in the rooms
We have an Orange subscription; the channels are accessible from the main menu – select Orange TV
Parking
Free parking is available inside the property.
The car park is not currently equipped with electric charging stations, but if you have your own charger, we can provide you with a socket upon request.
Home life
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the communal kitchen or on the terrace if the weather permits, between 8:30 and 10:00.
Breakfast is included in your room rate except for the "Private Room" package, but you can request it upon reservation for €10 per person. We strive to offer you fresh, local products. You will be served a hot drink, fruit juice, homemade yogurt, bread, pastries, butter, jam, and homemade cakes or pancakes, depending on the day. If you have any dietary requirements, such as salty foods, allergies, or intolerances, please let me know in advance
If you have a time constraint, please let me know so that it can be served to you before your departure.
Tasting boards
We also offer personalized tasting platters, which are best reserved in advance so we can plan accordingly. We prioritize sourcing our produce from our own garden or from local producers and/or the local market, depending on the day.
You can enjoy an assortment of cold cuts, cheeses, country pâté, a mixed salad or soup depending on the season, country bread baked in a bread oven by our artisan baker friend, all accompanied by a glass of local wine.
These boards cost €20 per person
Settle into the communal kitchen or on the terrace to savor and enjoy a convivial and gourmet moment.
Eating in the rooms is strictly prohibited
Drinks
Various drinks are available in the shared kitchen refrigerator. I operate on a trusting basis with my guests, and if you would like a drink, please help yourself and let me know when you leave.
The beers come from the Brasserie Corrézienne and are sold at €3.50 and other drinks, Coca, Ice-Tea… at €2.50.
You'll always have fresh water available. Drinking water treated by an Eco Water reverse osmosis system is an excellent option for those seeking a pure and clean water source.
Lingerie
Bed linen and towels are provided. The Adrienroom, the only room with alotbathtub, has additional bathrobes.
Linen changes and cleaning services are available upon request.
In the dispensers of the walk-in showers, you'll find a hypoallergenic organic shower shampoo suitable for the whole family, as well as a hand wash gel dispenser, from the COSLYS Comptoir des Lys or Douce Nature brands, depending on availability at the CANOPY BIO store in Vignon en Quercy. Please note that we recommend limiting the use of these products. Due to the presence of an Ecowater water softener, shampoos and soaps will lather more, but your skin will be softer.
You will also receive a complimentary guest soap from a small family business. A display stand offers these same goat's milk soaps for sale in a classic size and in various fragrances.
A hairdryer is also available.
For families
A travel cot, a high chair, and two extra beds are available upon reservation. An additional charge of €15 per person per night will apply for each extra bed. Linen is also provided, and breakfast is included in this case.
Indoor and outdoor games are available in the conservatory for children and adults (board games, Mölkky, etc.). You can also use the lounge in the conservatory to read or take a break.
Activities
Upon your arrival we will introduce you to our region, where we both come from, using the tourist map which helps you find your way around.
Numerous tourist brochures are also available for your consultation in the conservatory lounge. To reduce paper usage, only a few copies are on display; thank you for your understanding.
An ideal playground for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, we'd be happy to give you personalized advice on routes for your hikes and bike rides. We offer two electric mountain bikes for rent at €15 per half-day, with the option to customize your route using a GPX track.
The swimming pool
The swimming pool is heated from April to October and uses a salt water system. It is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; outside these hours, it is closed by a safety cover. During the day, your children are your sole responsibility.
Animals
Although we adore animals, the presence of our cats Donna & Jalla, our Golden Retriever Lester, and the Limousin cows that sometimes graze on the land next to the garden, means we are unable to accommodate your four-legged companions. We hope you understand this limitation.
Respect for the environment
Aware of the fragility of our environment, we strive for sustainable tourism that respects our region. We try to improve every day and have already taken steps in this direction: conserving resources (water, energy), reducing and sorting waste, choosing responsible and local products, promoting soft mobility, eating healthy and seasonal food, and raising awareness of best practices.
The waste is sorted. You will find recycling bins at the side of the building, near the parking lot.
A composter is located between the parking lot and the vegetable garden to make use of organic waste reused in the garden and/or vegetable garden.
All linens and towels are white to minimize sorting and washing. Cleaning is done almost entirely without cleaning products; I'm a big fan of H2OatHome products, and with microfiber cloths, 90% of household chores are done with just water!
During your stay, we encourage you to adopt practices that help protect our planet: don't let the water run unnecessarily, turn off the lights when leaving a room (the walkways and conservatory are equipped with motion detectors that will do this for you!), don't leave windows and/or doors open with the heating or air conditioning on, sort your waste, and buy local and seasonal produce. We have many farm shops and/or local markets where you can buy or take home local products.
At theallée des noyers you can also buy bags of walnut kernels or organic walnut oil from our eldest son's farm.
Our recommendations
Restaurants
Here is a list of restaurants located near the guesthouse, provided for your information. However, we recommend calling ahead to make a reservation and to ensure that the establishment is open during your stay.
Saint-Michel-de-Bannières (1 km)
- The Faden Table ❤️ 05 65 32 42 60
Monday to Friday at noon | Every first Friday of the month, after-work drinks from 7 PM | Sunday at noon by reservation
Condat (1 km)
Ô-Duo Monday to Friday noon 05 65 27 10 52
Le Vignon-en-Quercy (3 km)
- At the Old Oven 05 65 32 01 98
Closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday lunchtime, Friday and Saturday lunchtime and evening, Sunday lunchtime
Vayrac (3.8 km)
- Le Chouchen crêperie 05 65 41 38 68
Closed Sunday & Monday
- The Gabare 05 65 27 19 26
A casual, open-air restaurant with a lake view, a children's playground, and a swimming pool. Closed on Mondays.
Curemonte (5.5 km)
- The Barbican 05 55 25 43 29
Every lunchtime except Saturday
Carennac (8.3 km)
- The Priory 05 65 39 76 74
Open from April 3 to November 2, 2025
Floirac (7.5 km)
- Le Pourquoi Pas? crêperie & beer bar 06 87 20 84 78
Until June 30, 2025 and from September 1 to December 31, 2025, closed Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at noon
From July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025, closed on Mondays
- La Mangeoire, a bistronomic restaurant, 05 65 41 72 38 , Gault et Millau
Until April 3, 2025, Monday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday midday and evening
From April 4, 2025 to June 9, 2025, Monday and Saturday evenings, Friday and Sunday lunch and dinner
Martel (7.4 km)
- Sophie's House ❤️ 05 65 27 87 34
April 2025, Tuesday to Sunday noon, Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon and evening
- Le Petit Moulin Restaurant & Wine Bar 06 59 59 27 66
Until January 4, 2026, every day at lunchtime and in the evening
- Plein Sud Brasserie-Pizzeria 05 65 37 37 77
Until March 31, 2025 and from December 1 to 31, 2025, Thursdays and Sundays 9am-3pm and Fridays and Saturdays 9am-3pm and 6pm-11pm
From April 1st to November 30th, 2025, every day from 9am to 11pm
- La Table du Moulin farm inn 05 65 37 40 69
From April 1st to June 30th, 2025 and from September 1st to November 2nd, 2025, Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, Saturday and Sunday lunchtime and evening
From July 1st to August 31st, 2025, closed on Mondays
Baladou (17 km)
- Madam 07 50 64 14 60
Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for lunch and dinner; Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for lunch; closed on Monday
Collonges-la-Rouge (9 km)
- Le Cantou 05 55 84 25 15 Gault&Millau
Open 7 days a week for lunch only. Lunch and dinner served from July 1st to August 24th, 2025
Lunch from August 25, 2025 to December 28, 2025
- The Market Gardener ❤️ 07 69 99 55 80
Self-sufficient vegetable garden restaurant, vegetarian options
Until June 27, 2025, Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am-5pm except Saturday 9:30am-10pm
- In the shade of the fig tree Bar Restaurant 06 26 05 25 54
Reopening April 11, 2025
Bretenoux (19 km)
- At JU's 05 65 39 72 39
Open Tuesday and Sunday at lunchtime, closed on Wednesdays
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, lunch and dinner
Saint-Céré (26 km)
- Philia ❤️ 05 65 10 66 82
Thursday to Saturday 7:30-9:00pm All year round
Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2pm
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (13 km)
- Dordogne side 05 55 91 29 29
Until June 15, 2025, Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner
Until December 31, 2025, every lunchtime except Saturdays
- The Turenne 05 55 28 63 60
Closed Monday, Tuesday & Sunday evening
- The Bluelot 05 55 91 06 21
Until June 30, 2025 and from September 1 to November 12, 2025. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
From July 1st to August 31st, 2025. Closed Mondays
Altillac (15 km)
- Awarded 1 Michelin star in 2024 05 19 90 00 19
Until April 12, from May 2 to August 23, 2025, from September 4 to October 18, 2025 and from November 6 to December 30, 2025, Wednesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner,
Turenne (11 km)
- Les Capucins Pizzeria 05 55 24 43 11
Open all week except Monday evening and Tuesday
- The Bistro 09 88 49 29 96
In April, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-6pm, and from May onwards, Friday and Saturday evenings
Sarrazac (8 km)
- The Good Family ❤️ 05 65 37 70 38
Until April 15, 2025 and from November 12 to December 20, 2025, Monday to Thursday lunchtimes, Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime.
From April 19 to November 11, 2025, Monday to Thursday lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch
Alvignac (17 km)
- Ernestine's Journey - Bistronomic Restaurant - 05 65 11 76 20
Until June 9, 2025 and from October 1 to December 19, 2025, Monday, Thursday to Saturday evening and Sunday midday and evening.
From June 16 to September 29, 2025, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday lunch and dinner, and Wednesday evening
Miers (23 km)
- Along the water's edge 05 65 11 68 30
Lunchtimes from Wednesday to Sunday and evenings from Wednesday to Saturday
Meyssac (11 km)
- Ho! Bruno ❤️ 07 87 49 37 24
Closed Monday and Tuesday, open evenings and Friday lunch and dinner
Pizzas available to eat in or take away toAllée des noyers to enjoy in the kitchen or on the terrace
- Le Mojo Fast Food 05 44 31 05 85
Burgers, tacos, kebabs and salads to eat in or take away
Wednesday noon and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening
Montvalent (16 km)
- La Table ❤️ Lebanese Cuisine 06 68 58 69 98
Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday midday
Le Vignon-en-Quercy (3 km)
- CANOPY ❤️ 07 69 60 32 01
Organic shop, dishes, salads and desserts prepared on site, and a self-service coffee area
Monday to Saturday 9:30am – 7pm