At the foot of the ancient Polignac fortress, this 18th-century farmhouse—now called La Gourmantine—welcomes you. Like the rest of the village, the guest house blends into a dramatic setting of gray basalt and red-tiled roofs, overlooked by the fortress ruins. The property reflects the rich history of the Polignac family, once among France’s most illustrious. After settling into your room, which balances contemporary touches with restored historic features like large wooden beams, you’ll want to explore the keep, ramparts, and paths with views over the Puy basin, as well as the fortified houses and church. The Rivage room offers either a double bed or two singles (90 x 200 cm) on request. Private WC in the room. At the foot of the ancient Polignac fortress stands this former 18th-century farmhouse, now charmingly named La Gourmantine. Like the rest of the village, the guesthouse blends into a dramatic setting of gray basalt and red rounded tiles, watched over by the fortress ruins. This place reflects the history and former power of one of France’s most illustrious families, the Polignacs. As soon as you set down your bags in one of La Gourmantine’s rooms—where a harmonious mix of contemporary style and carefully restored traditional features, like massive wooden beams, awaits—you’ll want to explore the keep, ramparts, walkways overlooking the Puy basin, as well as the manor houses and village church.