Not all journeys begin with a roadmap. Some begin with a whisper, a soft call that stirs the soul and reminds you what it means to truly feel alive. For us, that whisper came from the rolling hills and golden light of Southern France, where the past lingers in stone and the air tastes of ripe figs and quiet promises.
In 2019, we arrived in the Tarn for what was meant to be a simple escape. What we found instead was the beginning of something we hadn’t dared to imagine, a sense of presence, of peace, of coming home to ourselves. Time slowed. Laughter returned. We remembered how it feels to simply be.
From that moment, the dream of Les Manibelles quietly took root.
A Celebration that Changed Everything
Three years later, in 2022, we returned to the Tarn to celebrate milestone birthdays and two decades of love, gathering 45 of our closest friends and family to witness our marriage.
Surrounded by medieval villages and the timeless beauty of this land, we watched our loved ones soften, reconnect, and rediscover joy in life’s simplest moments. We saw the transformation this region could offer, and we knew we had to find a way to make it part of our life’s work.
When Destiny Wears 18th-Century Stone
A year later, in the autumn of 2023, that vision took form. We discovered an 18th-century manor nestled between vineyards and medieval villages. It wasn’t just a property. It was a partner waiting patiently, a sanctuary ready to breathe again. The walls whispered stories. The gardens exhaled calm. We didn’t just say yes. We felt chosen.
Les Manibelles accepted us as it next custodians.
More Than a Retreat, A Return to Rhythm
Since then, we’ve poured our hearts into bringing this place to life. Every beam restored, stone repointed, every relationship with local artisans, vintners, and storytellers has been part of something bigger. A love letter to those longing for deeper connection.
Les Manibelles is not just a Bed & Breakfast. It’s not just a destination. It is an invitation to pause, to breathe, to remember what matters.
Here, mornings begin with the scent of fresh bread and croissants. Afternoons drift by at your leisure. Evenings glow with candlelight, conversation, and the quiet joy of having nowhere else to be.
Our Home is Now Yours
We don’t welcome guests. We welcome kindred spirits. Whether you join us for a week of curated discovery, a romantic escape, or a moment to reclaim your breath, Les Manibelles is a place where you can simply be.
This isn’t just our dream.
It’s your sanctuary and home away from home.
