Charming guest house in the heart of Périgord Noir

At first glance, it looks like a postcard setting. A small road that winds languidly through the heart of generous nature, a small typically Perigordian private hamlet that delicately reveals itself and you have finally arrived at our home, at Maison Cistus, our haven of peace in the heart of Périgord Noir, just a few steps away. kilometers from Sarlat.

After many years of a busy Parisian life, we decided to change our lives for a slow life in the countryside. It is in a decor in the colors of the Dordogne that we welcome you to our home, with our hearts wide open.

Incredible synchronicities, which we will have the pleasure of telling you about, have led us here and, for more than a year, we have been bringing this poetic and inspiring place back to life.

Maison Cistus has two spacious terrace suites with careful amenities for a solo or duo stay and a luxurious independent gite for 4 people with its covered terrace overlooking our garden paradise. You will love having breakfast in the bread oven or, in fine weather, on your private furnished terrace overlooking the 2.5 hectares of nature, taking a dip in the heated swimming pool or bargain hunting in our small flea market. Everything here exudes the sweetness of life and we can't wait to make you feel the soul of Périgord Noir.

Swimming in happiness

In the heart of the hamlet, in a quiet and private area, you will enjoy from May to October, a heated swimming pool, treated with salt, with a submerged wooden beach to relax facing nature.

This invitation to relax in our charming guest house does not stop there since you can enjoy massages in your suites or, on sunny days in the park, individual yoga and meditation sessions. A sweet program, right?

High-end guest rooms

A magnificent stone staircase leads you languidly into two luxurious suites and their private terraces with the only view of nature as far as the eye can see. For a stay alone or as a couple, we have designed the places as real invitations to laziness, in a monochrome of soft and serene colors. We have taken care of every detail so that your stay with us fulfills all its promises and much more...

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In complete independence at La Canopée

Push the door of the Canopée and you are immersed in a warm, soft and daring country house. This is the new intimate address to discover the treasures of Périgord Noir. This setting combines old beams, blond stones, finds found in the four corners of France and contemporary decoration. We come to relax there in complete independence, with lovers or friends and enjoy an enchanting holiday setting in the heart of inspiring and generous nature.

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A vegetarian, local and organic breakfast

The vegetarian breakfast of the guest rooms served in the old bread oven - or in the garden when the sun shines - will be the first moment of happiness of the day. It highlights the fruits of the garden and the organic stalls of the local markets, the yogurts of the local farms and homemade delicacies. A real moment of vegetable sweetness before starting the day and setting off to explore the treasures of the Périgord Noir.

Hunting at the small flea market

In the heart of the hamlet, come and hunt in our little flea market filled with treasures and finds unearthed with love for you.

Ancient crockery, trinkets from another time, oils on canvas, period vases and 1001 other wonderful objects await you behind the blue door.

Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, you can leave Maison Cistus with a decorative souvenir that will beautify your cocoon.

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Nourish the body and mind

Breathe in, breathe out, you are at Maison Cistus, a place where you nourish your body and mind.

Imagine a relaxing stroll in the paradise garden hand in hand, a meditation at sunrise on your private terrace, a forest bath to reconnect with the essential, a deer in the distance watching you and nature as far as the eye can see inviting you to let go.

Upon reservation, you can also enjoy a massage in your suite and/or a yoga or meditation session.

The little extras

La Maison Cistus is open all year round and enjoys the best location to visit all the treasures of the Périgord Noir. Sarlat city centre is a 10-minute drive away.
Parking on the estate (charging point for electric cars at an additional cost - to be booked on the website or contact us)
Wi-Fi connection (fibre optic)
Reversible air conditioning in all accommodations
Yoga mats, Tibetan bowls, natural cosmetic products in all accommodations
Possibility of privatisation for private events, filming, shootings.
Private excursion day possible with Taxi à la Carte