La Goose au
Bouzigaud
Cros 30170 (France)
3 Rms, 9+ Guests
In-Home Meals
About Us
A Moment of Respite
in the Cévenne Mountains
Are you looking for an opportunity to reconnect… to nature, to yourself, to others? Look no further! A stay at La Goose will allow you to take full advantage of the natural backdrop that is the Cévenne mountains, spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors. How better to “recharge your batteries” than to re-connect with the natural world in the quiet of the French countryside.
Our property consists of more than 7 acres of fruit trees and forest, including a walking path to well-positioned benches and secluded hammocks. Weather permitting, all meals are served outside under the grapevine-covered pergola, and walking and cycling paths abound. Finally, in the heat of the summer, you can soak in our pool,
or better still… stroll down to the river for an all-natural dip!
Ingredients for our in-house meals are plucked (whenever possible) from our personal vegetable garden; our chickens will both keep you company in the yard, and nourish you (via their eggs). Finally, partner with one of our donkeys for a picnic walk or hike : she’ll carry the bags so you can better enjoy the scenery.
Come and share in the
quiet splendour of the Cévennes.
We look forward to sharing
our home and town with you!
Jan & Thierry, Your Hosts
Discover
Rooms
Each of our three different rooms offers a glimpse into a part of the world that is dear to our hearts: Canada, Lebanon, Pakistan.
Bedrooms
Baths
Guests
The « canadienne »
1-2 visitors
This, the smallest of our three rooms (at 20m2), is also perhaps the most charming! Perfect for a solo traveler or a couple, this room offers:
- a private bathroom (with shower)
- one queen-sized bed
- a private balcony
- daily home-made breakfast
Price Per Night…
from 80 €
The « libanaise »
2-3 visitors
In this large room (30m2) that is perfect for a couple (or a couple with one small child), you’ll sleep beneath a vaulted stone ceiling, illuminated by a series of coloured Ottoman lamps. With an independent access to the garden and swimming pool, this room offers:
- a private bathroom (with shower)
- one queen-sized bed
- a comfortable sitting area*
- a private entrance
- daily home-made breakfast
* where a cot or baby bed
can be set up, as required
Price Per Night…
from 90 €
The « pakistanaise »
4-5 visitors
At 40m2, this — the largest of our rooms — is perfect for a family with 2 children, or for more than 2 adults traveling together. Its wooden décor, hand-made by Pashtun artisans from northern Pakistan creates a warm feel to the room; your window offers a view onto the entire valley. This room offers:
- a private bathroom (with shower)
- one queen-sized bed (180cm)
- two single pull-out beds (of quality)
- a comfortable sitting area*
- daily home-made breakfast
* where a cot or baby bed
can be set up, as required
Price Per Night…
from 100 €
Food & Drink
In-House Meals
A graduate of both the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and the Nutritional Therapy Association, Jan is your “chef de cuisine”. Our kitchen offers fresh dishes made of REAL food. Ingredients are derived as much as possible from our own garden, or from local producers. Our kitchen is 100% gluten-free (with Paleo and AIP options available.)
Daily Seasonal Breakfast
Start the day off with a hearty dish that includes
(home-grown) eggs and/or a variety of fresh baked goods.
Coffee, Tea, Water, & Assorted Beverages
Espresso and American coffee, a variety of teas (black and herbal),
as well as bone broth, fresh juices, and/or homemade kombucha are readily available.
Dinner Upon Request
A full three-course meal is available upon reservation.
Served outside, under the grapevine-covered pergola or
in the privacy of your room if the weather isn’t cooperating,
it will be my pleasure to cook for you!
Information
Amenities
Free WiFi
A WiFi signal is available in all rooms. (Please note, however, that the modem automatically switches off between midnight and 6am.)
Free Parking
We are fortunate to live within walking distance of the town church, that boasts a sizeable parking lot. Parking is therefore very accessible.
Bedroom Comforts
We have done our utmost to ensure that our rooms are fully equipped: handsoap, shampoo, towels, etc. Please let us know if there is anything that we have not thought of.
Garden Access
Our yard offers 3 hectares to roam and explore: a natural spring and stream, numerous fruit trees, a walking path to different hamacs, a swimming pool as well as multiple benches on which to sit and admire the view.
Pool
The swimming pool is open to visitors between 2pm and 6pm. Please keep in mind, however, that children are not allowed in the pool unsupervised, and that the use of the swimming pool is at your own risk.
Table d'hôte
A three-course dinner meal is available upon reservation. Contact your host for details.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in is available from 4pm. Let’s please keep in touch as per your arrival time to avoid unnecessary waiting by either party.
Check-out time is 11am on the final day of your stay. Please notify us in advance, should you need some lee-way as per your departure.
Cancellation Policy
We will gladly offer a complete refund for reservations needing to be cancelled more than two weeks prior to arrival. Reservations needing to be cancelled less than two weeks prior to arrival are eligible for a partial refund. Please contact us.
Should you need to modify your reservation after your stay has begun, you will be entitled to a 50% refund on any dates un-used.
House Rules
This is our family home as well as our community. Please behave respectfully on both our property and in the surrounding area. Loud and raucous behaviour is generally un-appreciated in this context, and will not be tolerated.
Have a Question?
Talk to the Hosts
Information
Location & Nearby Attractions
The areas surrounding our town teem with hidden gems, whether you’re traveling solo or with children, looking for a culinary experience, an athletic endeavour, or a natural adventure. If you’ve never visited this part of the world before, definitely peruse the suggestions below!
Restaurants
A 10-minute drive from the house, L’Auberge Cigaloise offers high quality service at a moderate price. Take advantage!
Slightly further afield (40-minute drive), Le Jardin aux Sources offers a highly personalized gastronomic experience that doesn’t disappoint.
Sight Seeing
A 10-minute drive from the house, The Silk Musem offers an overview of the silk economy, which dominated the Cévennes for many years.
Visit the beautiful limestome caves called Les Grottes Desmoiselles — a 20-minute drive from the house.
Active Adventure
Looking for a day of climbing and adventure ? Les Accros d’Anjeau — a 1hr drive from the house — offer a web of ziplines and treetop climbing (all fully secure, of course) for all levels of ability.
Biking
If you’re an avid cyclist, this is the region for you! Just this year, a new portion of the many « voies vertes » (green belts) that abound was finished and inaugurated, allowing for a seamless more than 13km ride from St Hippolyte du Fort to Quissac.
Hiking
While there seem to be fewer GR trails in the immediate vicinity of Cros, there are nonetheless many beautiful trails that intermingle, leading all the way up to St Roman de la Cadière. Ask us for ideas as to where to go exploring!
Day Trips
It’s a brief 30-minute drive to Anduze, a lovely tourist town with attractions such as the steam train (which you can ride up to visit St Jean du Gard) or the beautiful Bambouseraie, where you can walk and picnic in the cool shade of bamboo.
Visit the Cévennes
Get in touch!
In order to ensure that you will be completely satisfied with your arrangement,
we like to book each and every guest’s holiday in person.
Please peruse the details of each room, and get in touch directly to book your holiday.
Outside of other collaborative projects (ie gluten-free wellness retreats),
we are, broadly speaking, open…
– every weekend from April to June, September and October
– from Wednesday through Sunday throughout July and August
We are closed from November through March.