by Paul Finch | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Night markets in Monflanquin are a fun way to eat and meet people. We are La Balie, a group venue near Salles in Lot et Garonne. We love to share these events with our guests. Our venue sleeps 16 in three units. We have a heated salt water pool and large gardens with...
by Paul Finch | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Gavuadun hiking routes are a wonderful way for guests at La Balie to explore the Gavaudun Valley. At La Balie we love to help our guests find the best trails. We are in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne with many paths right from our door. You can walk through wooded...
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
Big group vacation rentals in France start at La Balie, our beautiful farmstead set in the rolling hills of Lot-et-Garonne surrounded by walnut groves. At La Balie we sleep 16 guests in three characterful stone cottages: Le Pigeonnier sleeps 6, La Grenouilliere sleeps...
by Paul Finch | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
From many years of cycle touring in France and Europe, I know that enjoying a good meal goes hand in hand with completing a day in the saddle. When you have navigated your way through our beautiful terrain, famed for its agriculture and bio production, or perhaps...
by Paul Finch | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog
by Paul Finch | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
When I moved to France, I didn’t really know much about outdoor cooking. What I did know is that using a barbecue and charcoal is for the experts. You can spend hours trying to find the right temperature and cooking food so that it is not overdone or underdone! I...
