Stay At Talbérou

A Glimpse Of Talbérou

A Place to Slow Down

Talbérou is a peaceful corner of the French countryside where life naturally slows down. Spend your days outdoors, cooking in the living-roof kitchen, wandering through the surrounding hills, or simply resting with a good book and the sound of birds in the valley.

As evening falls, light the cob pizza oven, sink into the wood-fired hot tub, and watch the sky change colour across the valley.

Everything here has been handcrafted using natural materials and traditional techniques, creating a space that feels deeply connected to the land.

Find Your Space

Whether you're planning a quiet countryside escape or gathering your favourite people for a private retreat, Talbérou offers a place to slow down, reconnect and spend time immersed in nature.

  • Green Yurt

    Handcrafted yurt with wooden floors and peaceful countryside views.

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  • Red Yurt

    A cosy glamping space surrounded by nature, perfect for a quiet countryside escape.

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  • Hilltop Caravan

    A vintage caravan tucked into the hillside with sweeping valley views.

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  • Exclusive Retreat Hire

    Hire the entire Talbérou site for private retreats, gatherings, or group escapes.

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What Guests Are Saying

Guests often tell us how peaceful and restorative their time at Talbérou feels.

Rest, Reset and Reconnect

Talbérou is designed as a place to slow down and reconnect with nature. Spend quiet mornings in the hammock, long afternoons wandering the hills, and evenings soaking in the wood-fired hot tub as the light fades across the valley.

For guests who wish to deepen their sense of rest, massage, breathwork and gentle yoga sessions can be pre-booked for your stay.

There’s no schedule here, just space to breathe.

Shared Spaces & Facilities

Life at Talbérou unfolds mostly outdoors, with thoughtfully crafted spaces designed for rest, connection and simple pleasures.

  • Outdoor Living Kitchen

    A fully equipped kitchen with hobs, oven, sink and fridges, set beneath a living roof and surrounded by herbs. Designed for slow cooking and shared meals outdoors.

  • Wood-Fired Hot Tub

    A deep, wood-heated tub nestled into the hillside. Perfect for long evening soaks under the stars as the valley settles into quiet.

  • Cob Pizza Oven

    Hand-built from clay sourced directly from the land. Fire it up for slow evenings of pizza, wine and conversation.

  • Earthship Shower

    An outdoor shower built from earthbags, lime and cob, with glass bottle walls that shimmer with light.

  • Roundhouse Sanctuary

    A handcrafted timber roundhouse with a living roof, built from wood sourced on the land. A quiet space for reflection, yoga, music or gathering by the fire.

  • Compost Toilets

    Beautifully crafted compost toilets designed with care and simplicity, reflecting the retreat’s low-impact ethos.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Talbérou?

Flights are available from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bournemouth, Bristol and Stansted to Bergerac, Toulouse or Bordeaux, with flight times of around 1.5 hours.

From the airport you can either hire a car or take a train towards Agen / Penne-d’Agenais, followed by a short taxi ride to the retreat.

Can I hire a car?

Many guests choose to hire a car so they can explore the beautiful villages, vineyards and countryside nearby. However it is also possible to reach Talbérou by train and taxi.

What facilities are available at Talbérou?

Guests have access to shared facilities including the outdoor living-roof kitchen, wood-fired hot tub, earthship-style shower, cob pizza oven, and the roundhouse sanctuary.

When the site is booked exclusively, these spaces are entirely private for your group to enjoy.

Can we cook during our stay?

Yes. Guests are welcome to use the fully equipped outdoor kitchen as well as the cob pizza oven for relaxed outdoor cooking and shared meals.

What wellness sessions are available?

Massage treatments using hot stones and luxury essential oil blends may be available to book in advance. Breathwork and gentle yoga sessions can sometimes be arranged depending on availability.

Is there Wi-Fi?

High-speed Wi-Fi is available around the site if needed, though many guests enjoy taking the opportunity for a digital detox while staying here.

Are there mosquitos?

During the warmer summer months there can occasionally be mosquitoes, as in many rural areas of France. Guests are welcome to bring protection if they wish, and mosquito nets are provided where needed.

Is bedding provided?

Yes. All accommodation includes comfortable bedding and linens so you can arrive and settle straight in.

Location & Getting Here

Talbérou sits in the peaceful countryside of Lot-et-Garonne in Southwest France, just outside the beautiful medieval hilltop village of Penne-d’Agenais.

Surrounded by woodland, rolling hills and quiet country lanes, it’s a place where life moves at a slower rhythm while still being within easy reach of lively markets, vineyards and historic villages.

Address
Talbérou
840 Route de l'Oustalnéou
47140 Penne-d’Agenais
France

By Air
The closest airports are Bergerac, Toulouse and Bordeaux, with direct flights from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bournemouth, Bristol and London airports.

By Train
Trains run to Agen or Penne-d’Agenais, followed by a short taxi ride of around 10 minutes to Talbérou.

By Car
Many guests choose to hire a car so they can explore the surrounding countryside, vineyards and medieval villages during their stay.

Book Your Stay

  • Green Yurt

    Handcrafted yurt with wooden floors and peaceful countryside views.

    Explore Stay 

  • Red Yurt

    A cosy glamping space surrounded by nature, perfect for a quiet countryside escape.

    Explore Stay 

  • Hilltop Caravan

    A vintage caravan tucked into the hillside with sweeping valley views.

    Explore Stay 

  • Exclusive Retreat Hire

    Hire the entire Talbérou site for private retreats, gatherings, or group escapes.

    Explore Stay