Large Gîte - THE SOURCE OF OUR ROOTS - FARMHOUSE IN THE HEART OF AVESNOIS

Natural & authentic cottage in the Avesnois
Located in Beaufort (59330), in the heart of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park, in an old family farm rich in history, renovated with passion. A real charming accommodation in the countryside, where conviviality, simplicity and spirit "like at home" reign. The gîte de la Source de nos Racines is designed to reconnect with the essentials: stone, wood and soft light mix to offer modern comfort in an authentic setting, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

An ideal gîte for group stays
La Source de nos Racines is above all a place of nature and sharing, perfectly suited to family stays, holidays with friends or nature getaways, hikers, cyclists, bikers and horseback riders.

First floor: convivial living spaces
The first floor consists of two large warm rooms, designed for comfort and conviviality:

- Large library lounge with books, board games, record player, relaxation area and children's area.
- Equipped kitchen and convivial dining room, with wood stove in winter and views of the horses' pastures.
- Additional sleeping space for 2 people in the living room, ideal for large groups.

Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 3 universes
A slightly steep staircase leads upstairs, bringing an authentic charm to the old stable. The cottage has three large rooms, carefully decorated on country themes, offering calm and comfort:

La Clef des Champs: room for 4 people, floral and bucolic atmosphere.
Le Chant des Oiseaux: room for 4 people, green tones and soft atmosphere.
La Cavalière: room for 2 people, elegant equestrian universe mixing wood and leather.

Each room is equipped:
- with top-of-the-range bedding.
- quality bed and bath linen.
- an individual bathroom.
(Baby cot available on request.)

Outdoors: nature and relaxation
Enjoy a large terrace and a large garden with trees, perfect for outdoor dining and moments of relaxation. Vegetable garden, horses and bocage trails in the immediate vicinity offer an ideal setting for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders or simply to enjoy the calm of the countryside.PGJyPg
Hikers' welcome
Large free and secure enclosed parking lot for motorcyclists.
Secure room for bicycles (on request).
Adjoining pastures for horses (ephemeral paddocks possible – equipment to be provided).
Access to rainwater for horses.

Accueil Paysan label: a committed gîte
Labelled Accueil Paysan, the gîte is part of a sustainable, responsible tourism approach rooted in the rural world, based on respect for nature, conviviality and the promotion of local know-how and the discovery of the territory.

Modular barn (optional)
An inspiring, friendly space that can be adapted to your needs, available on request and with supplement depending on the case, is offered to host:
- workshops, yoga, dance, meetings...
- private or professional events (prior visit required).
Equipment: video projector, bar with beer pump, dance floor, meeting board. Heating provided by a service provider in winter.

Our trusted service providers for your on-site workshops: Pimpren'elles: walks and workshops around wild plants,- Terre à Corps – Marjorie Dewinter: well-being massages – Les Cuirs d'Agathe & l'Arbre Forge: blacksmithing and leather courses: very original and local! – Paloma Photography: resident photographer of the village for bachelorette parties, bachelorette parties and events. We are of course open to all new meetings for all your workshops, ...

Gourmet services (on request/see our solutions for your meals page)
Breakfast (€9.50): local and homemade products.
Table d'hôtes: generous and seasonal cuisine, prepared with products from the vegetable garden and neighbouring farms, shared in a friendly atmosphere and conducive to exchanges.
Local products for sale on site: selection from neighbouring producers and craftsmen: beers, coffees, honeys, soaps, suspensions, etc. A great way to extend the experience and support the local economy.

Recharge your batteries on site and explore the surroundings
Come and recharge your batteries at La Source de nos Racines, a charming cottage in the Avesnois, where nature, authenticity and the sweetness of life come together: board games, library, terrace, garden, Mölkky, outdoor games, grooming of horses and discovery of the vegetable garden, hiking and horseback riding, direct access to the Voie Verte de l'Avesnois and the Way of St. James, MusVerre, Forum Antique, Musée du Bois, Fort Leveau, villages fortified by Vauban, Maroilles, Maubeuge zoo, kayak hire, river trips on the Sambre, ValJoly and Mormal forest 20 km away.

Location & access
Paris 2 hours 15 minutes • Charleville-Mézières 1 hour 50 minutes • Namur/Reims 1 hour 45 minutes • Laon 1 hour 40 minutes • Brussels 1 hour 25 minutes • Lille/Arras/Lens/Douai/Tournai: approx. 1 h 00 • Charleroi/Cambrai 50 min • Mons 45 min • Valenciennes 30 min • Avesnes-sur-Helpe 15 min • Maubeuge 10 min

We live in the immediate vicinity of the cottage, in the same farmhouse. We remain available if needed, while guaranteeing you total independence during your stay. We are happy to share about life in the countryside, the vegetable garden, the horses, the hiking, cycling or motorbike routes, the markets and the good addresses and treasures of the Avesnois. Travellers in search of tranquillity will also find calm and discretion here.