This house was built in 1870, and like many properties in this city, the ground floor was originally a workshop(atelier). Our goal in renovating this space was to retain as much of the original and historical features including the traditional terrazzo flooring, "Languedoc hood"(extractor hood), windows and doors and the oak beam. The style of this space is warm and inviting, simple and rustic.

Welcome. My name is Carole, and I have been the owner of this 150 year old house for the past 3 years. I have renovated the ground floor of this property into a self catering apartment, aligning and embracing both the "Slow Food/Travel Movements". This is an approach to food and travel that emphasises connection to local people, food and music. My intent is for guests to be able to relax, slow down, engage and discover all that is on offer in this beautiful city.

Quartier St.Jacques is less than a 10 minute walk from the train station. It is a residential area, in a friendly, cosmopolitan neighbourhood, with plentiful local food markets. We are only a 5 minute walk to Allée Paul Riquet, where there is a flower market every Friday and a brocante market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The summer activities also centre around this area including, the jeudi soir's (Thursday evenings ) throughout July and August when the Allée is filled with wine and food stalls, and live music. The famous Feira(festival) in mid-August, is 5 days of celebrating the city and its culture, so get on your dancing shoes and be ready for lots of very late nights. The amphitheatre, St.Nazaire Cathedral are minutes from my doorstep. Our local 12th century church-St Jacques with its pretty square and fabulous views are again at the end of my street.The Canal du MIDI is a leisurely 20 min walk away, or jump onto Le Petit Train which runs from the town centre and back regularly from April - October. At the end of the street is a mural (trompe l'oeil), and you can follow a trail through the city with a map looking for all of them on the sides of buildings. Trompe L'oeil is popular in France, and they often depict figures and scenes from the local history. Getting around. Location is central therefore you can walk everywhere. Local bus and train links to beaches and towns are excellent, and the buses are extremely inexpensive. Secure parking is available in the nearby, Jean Jaures underground car park.