La Bastide Clairence is a lovely village, and Maison Marchand makes it a "must go". Yes, it is worth the detour. Valerie, Gilbert and Alex will welcome you like a family member and will go the extra mile for you - always with a smile; the home is a delight, the rooms are comfortable, quiet and tastefully decorated. Breakfast is... More

Hospitality doesn't come better than this! La Maison Marchand is located in a beautifully quaint artisan village which needs a good few days to explore properly and the day trip opportunities are endless. Val, Gilbert and their son Alex are wonderful hosts. Their gorgeous daily breakfast far exceeds what you would expect - warmed fresh bread and croissants, local jams... More

Valerie and Gilbert are splendid hosts. The room was spacious, the bed large and comfortable and the room boasted a hospitality tray - a rarity in France. We were fortunate to be staying on a night when dinner was available and thoroughly enjoyed Valerie's delicious meal. Gilbert is enthusiastic about the area and provided maps and welcome guidance on places... More

Our host and hostess went beyond helping us feel comfortable and welcome in their home. They helped us with our French, one purpose for going to France. The room was superb, roomy, light and bright as it looked out onto the garden which is well kept but welcoming. A great place to sit and read or just think, especially on... More

I recently spent two wonderful weeks in the Pays Basque town of La Bastide Clairence. My friend, from British Columbia and I stayed at Maison Marchand for 14 nights and we travelled each day to outlying areas to discover the beauty and history of the country. While at Maison Marchand,we enjoyed the beautiful location,the accomodations and the lovely garden. The... More

We were new to the Pyrenees Atlantique region so didn't know what to expect. We try and use the Sawday guide for Chambres D'Hotes and this led us to stay with Valerie and Gilbert Foix for 2 nights. The greeting was friendly and relaxed and we knew straight away that we had made the right choice. Things just got better... More

The La Maison Marchand Chambres D’hotes and Table D’Hotes was a total treat. Both Valerie and her husband Gilbert were excellent hosts—and cooks. My husband is very tall (two meters or 6’6”) so I had asked for a large bed. The room and bed were both large and perfect!! The bathroom was also large. The house has three guest rooms... More