Features
· Peaceful location in the sunny hills of the Roquefort region
· Charming accommodation in an 18th century farmhouse
· Twelve self-contained units, all with private bathroom and modern conveniences.
· Large garden with sparkling pool and great views.
· Hearty continental breakfast (with fresh bread delivered daily by the local baker);
· Buffet lunch and 4-course dinner featuring delicious regional cuisine and great local wines.
· No need to drive: transfers and daily excursions are all included in the price
· Large choice of activities and tours to chose from, but you may laze by the pool!
· Full time English-speaking host and guide - but you're welcome to practice your French!
· All wines/drinks/refreshments included.
· All inclusive weekly rate Sunday to Sunday

- Daily excursions are organised in consultation with the guests. They may include:
- Nature discovery with a rim walk along the Larzac plateau (your guide will point to you the local wildlife and flora including delicate native orchids)
- Gastronomy, with a visit to the local Roquefort cheese cellars including meeting the producers, cheese-making commentary and free tasting
- History: plunge into the Crusades era with a visit to the local castles, meet the castle owners and be offered a glass of the locally made spice-wine.
- Prehistory: the region of Aveyron offers a little-known treasure of well-preserved neo-lithic dolmens dating to 5000 BC.
- Traditions: Meet Jean-Pierre Romiguier, who fascinates world-famous fashion designers and passers-by alike with the hand-made leather goods he creates in his workshop located in a remote forest
- Monuments: Architectural wonders such as the nearby 12th Century Abbey of Sylvanes
More options to discover the region's wide open spaces include mountain bikes (provided), bushwalking and horse riding. Wild mushrooms, a Russian chapel, abandoned villages or a beautiful Roman abbey are among the many hidden secrets you might be shown…

About the accommodation:
Most units sleep 2 but some can accommodate up to 6 people.
They come in various sizes and configurations, sometimes with split levels. All radiate French country charm with lovely fabrics, warm colours, exposed beams, the occasional piece of ancient furniture, etc.
All units have a private terrace, deck or large balcony with garden furniture.
All have a fully equipped kitchen. Not that you will need to cook much because all meals are included…

How to get there:
Montpellier or Toulouse are both easy to get to by air or TGV train. From there, transfers to the property are arranged, it's an hour's drive to Montpellier, two hours to Toulouse.
Mas de Salel is located just outside Montagnol, a tiny village a few kilometres west of Millau.

Is this holiday for me? :
- If nightlife in bars and clubs are your idea of a great holiday, then the answer is NO: This is a remote country location.
- If you would like to visit the French countryside without having to drive,
- If you're keen to share with the locals their love for their region's food, wine, culture and traditions, with the help of passionate English speaking hosts
- if you'd like to experience true French country hospitality in a stunningly beautiful natural environment,
- Then YES, come to Mas de Salel and find out why it won an Award for Best New Tourism Product in 2002 from the French Tourism Association (APT).

What our clients say:
"We just have to tell you how much we enjoyed our holiday in France.... Mas de Salel was excellent, we were the first Australians to visit, we practiced our French, we ate well and we drank well, enjoyed every minute, the staff went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Good hosts, we highly recommend the place."
Wendy and John P. of Newcastle