Name: Au Tournenvert
Address: 262 A Grande Terre Rang, Saint-François-du-Lac, QC J0G 1M0, Canada, St-Francois-du-Lac, St-Francois-du-Lac, St-Francois-du-Lac, J0G 1M0, Canada
Rating: 7

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Heating

Washing machine

Chapel

Garden

Terrace

Private check-in/check-out

Dryer

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Outdoor furniture

No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms

Family room

Hairdryer

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Mosquito net

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Diet menu (on request)

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Packed Lunches

Kettle

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Airport transportation

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Transfer

English

French

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Library

Bike rental

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Picnic area

Sun Deck

Recreation

Parking

Spa tub

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Fax and copy machine

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Cycling

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Solarium

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Children's playground

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Au Tournenvert

St-Francois-du-Lac

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

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kitchen

Remembering the last time, I made a special trip here, going a little out of my way. There's been many changes over the past 2 years. They've added a bathroom in the upstairs suite in the separate building. A little cramped. Even with the kitchenette it's hard to create a meal in the space. Its still quiet, still out of the way, still different, just not as good, this time. It seems to have lost that personal touch. Prices have gone up and to me, service just wasn't the same. Their store was closed. I think I was spoiled last time. this is the new reality...

Not as good...

We found this little B&B on booking.com. we chose it because of reviews, pricing and location(on our way home to Nova Scotia). 

The owners were very accomodating as we rolled in after 10:30pm from a long day on the road. We were greeted, given a small tour and were very happy with our quarters.  

My self, my fiancee, my sister-in-law  and my 4 year old nephew  stayed In the family studio in the out building. It was rustic, but very comfortable and clean. It had a little kitchenette with mini fridge, microwave, hotplate and utensils.  There was also a common area with a hot tub. The night we stayed, we were the only guests in the out building and enjoyed having the facilities to ourselves. Sitting in the hottub after a long days drive was a perfect ending to a long day.

The grounds are also beautiful, it is situated on a farm property with barns a d little outbuildings. There was also a little play area for children.

All in all a great experience!



Hidden Gem

We were looking for somewhere to stay between Montreal and Quebec, and hit upon this place because 1) it got great reviews, and 2) it was in the middle of nowhere.    

Both perceptions were vindicated, and we really enjoyed getting off the beaten track to spend some time in the farm country of Quebec.  The accomodations are very rustic (the couple built most of the place themselves) but clean.  And even though we are way past the age when we want to share a bathroom with strangers, it was no big deal.  The place breeds an air of shared respect and comfort.  

Whether you sleep in the main house or outbuilding, make sure you stay for breakfast with the family - they are lovely people, and you can chat in English.  (If you want to get the conversation started, ask Jean about his ancestor, the French spy!)

To get a meal in town (Pierreville or Saint-François-du-Lac, population ~2000, respectively), you will have to forget English and break out your pidgin French or ... sign language.  

All in all, Au Tournenvert was a fun and different place to stay, and it gave us a nice break from yet another faceless, aseptic Marriott.

Close Quarters with a Farm Family

This is basic accommodation in a rural setting alongside Lac Saint Francois. It is more than that though with genuine caring service from proprietors Johane and Jean and their 6 wonderful children - not all stay there, but we did meet them all! It is also more than a bed and breakfast in that there was a toaster oven, microwave and room to cook if you wanted with all the amenities available to do so. Nice touches included a whirlpool, BBQ, fire pit, water dispenser and a small fridge which we had access too. Basic continental breakfast is available for $ 4 if you choose. The property has been with the family for generations and was at one point a hobby farm. They recently lost their cow, but I did see the local milkman attend. There is a small forest on their property and usable trails that are worth hiking. Watch for the geese that just had a baby and the cat that comes around for a pat. The family is very much into charities both local and international. They have a small used clothing store on the premise whose sales aid their causes. Fancy it is not but we loved it here. Very gracious family made our stay so enjoyable. Little cost for a lot of pleasure!!

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