La Maison Bakéa

From the moment you arrive, you are greeted and treated as old friends. Before heading out for dinner each evening, we enjoyed visiting with our hosts (who speak excellent English - and French, of course) and two other couples who were staying there, with wine and fruit on the outdoor terrace. These early evening moments looking out upon a nearly timeless panoramic landscape provided a peaceful respite to our travels. Built into the outer stone walls of the medieval city, the guest rooms are located up stone staircases, situated on timbered balconies that surround a brick half-timbered inner courtyard. The “front” entrance is on a very quiet pedestrianized street inside the walls and less than five minutes walk to anywhere in the old city. We had unlimited use of a shared living/dining room which was huge, beautifully furnished and arranged to provide cosy areas to relax, as well as the outdoor terrace. Breakfast was superb, including fresh espresso coffees (not pre-packaged) and fresh local baked goods and fruits. The rooms are spacious, clean and well-maintained and decorated with period-style furniture but with a fully modern and large bath. The bed and sofa in our room were comfortable, and there were plenty of power outlets. Parking is on the road located immediately to the rear of the building, with a parking fee during the day but not overnight. Our hosts provided many recommendations about the area for restaurants and villages to visit. Please note for the mobility-challenged, there are steep winding stairs and no lift. We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights at la Maison Bakea and highly recommend this B&B!

La Maison Bakea is an absolutely beautiful B&B, situated in the gorgeous 14-Century castle-like home, owned and operated by a charming couple and decorated with great taste with eclectic mix of finest antiques and lovely vintage items. Marie - the owner - was so kind that she even made dinner reservations for us at the finest restaurants, both at Cordes-sur-Ciel and in Albi, where we traveled during our stay. Needless to say, her choices were perfect! We enjoyed every minute of our stay at La Maison Bakea!

Amazing place in Cordes sur Ciel! Catheryn is very welcoming and professional. The place has a magic that few places on earth have. The city itself is gorgeous but the peace I experienced in Maison Bakea is unparalleled. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful two night stay. The host Marie leaves no stone unturned to make you feel at home with a wonderful tour of the house and fantastic service. Breakfast was great on the terrace with many of the items made in house. The villages in the area are spectacular and Marie gave great recommendations for where to visit and restaurants to eat at. We will definitely be back if traveling that way again.

What an incredible place to stay. This 13th century property has been lovingly restored by the owners and offers first class service and accommodation that it is a privilege to stay in. Breakfast on the terrace is an unforgettable experience.