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A rejuvenating break at the Oseraie du Quercy

There are places where, in the space of a few seconds, you feel good and serene. There are encounters that mark your travels, your journeys, your lives. L’Oseraie du Quercy is one of those places that won’t leave you indifferent. You’re bound to be amazed by the beauty of the landscape, the incredible view over the Lot valley and the strong presence of nature. Then you’ll have the chance to meet Isabelle’s smile and her warm, cheerful welcome. You’ll be able to sleep in her soothing guest rooms, with the most beautiful of views: the green valley. And with a little curiosity, you’ll find her basketry workshop, a place to explore, before you, too, might want to try your hand at wickerwork. So, are you coming in?

A showcase

of nature

L’Oseraie du Quercy is the perfect place to stay for a night or more, whether you’re passing through, cycling or hiking, or just for a weekend in the Lot. The 2 guest rooms and the TINI have been designed with sustainable development and eco-responsibility in mind . There’s no TV here, just swallows and human interaction over a meal based on local produce! Nature is omnipresent, and Isabelle “lets it invade the space”. The furniture is second-hand, the materials chosen are noble and ecological, and the decor is refined, leaving plenty of room for serenity. Everything is designed to respect nature, while still offering real comfort. All the rooms have en suite bathrooms and all the essential facilities to make your stay a success. A welcome return to basics!

A turning point

creative

Isabelle knows the Lot well, as her grandparents were market gardeners there . So she spent her childhood in the Lot before travelling all over France and gaining a wealth of professional experience. Being on the move has enabled her to develop an ability to adapt and an open mind. After working as a research communications officer for a long time, she decided to change her life in 2013:“Coming back to the Lot made sense to me! A long time ago, she had done some woofing and tried her hand at basketry, and she remembers“falling in love with the material “. In 2014, she joined the national basketry and osiericulture school, because she wanted to have the link, from culture to creation. For Isabelle,“transformation is important “, as is transmission,“accompanying people to the end of their basket, it’s great, frankly, I’m having a blast! “. Throughout the year, she offers courses for all levels, as well as workshops for schools and after-school groups. All you have to do is take the plunge!

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Your favourite moment: “When guests ask to see the workshop. It’s a great moment, people ask lots of questions about basketry and wickerwork, they’re very curious and I love this moment of sharing! ” Your best memory: “It was a summer evening, a young couple on holiday, a barbecue, a game of pétanque and sharing a meal together. It was a great moment! I wanted to say to them, thank you, you’ve understood the spirit of the place! ” What’s your favourite thing about the Lot: “The authenticity of nature, the polarity between plant and mineral, I love this atmosphere, this omnipresent limestone in the midst of biodiversity. ”

Isabelle

Slow down

and enjoy

At l’Oseraie du Quercy, the rooms are comfortable and the view is just incredible. There is a large common room with kitchen, lounge, games and brochures. A gourmet, organic and local breakfast awaits you every morning. Dishes cooked by a local caterer are also available. No knick-knacks or frills, just nature, the garden, peace and quiet and Ploum the cat. And of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet new people, share experiences and exchange ideas, “and above all, no grumpiness! “

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Step on the pedal!

L’Oseraie du Quercy has been awarded the ” Accueil Vélo” label! On site, you’re guaranteed to find a cycle route less than 5 km away, in this case the Véloroute in the Lot valley. You’ll also find facilities tailored to cyclists: secure bike shelters, repair kits, etc. You’ll also find services dedicated to cycling travellers, as well as a warmwelcome and advice on how to make your cycling trip a success!

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Willow

basket weavers

Wicker-growing, known as “osiericulture”, has a distinctive feature: it involves growing trees that are cut down each year to harvest the year’s young shoots. The young shoots, which vary in size and shape, are used as raw material for basketry or to createplant architecture (garden decorations). The wicker plantations are planted very close together, to grow tall and straight, at a rate of 125,000 cuttings per hectare, in the open ground. The wicker is then sorted by length and either dried or put back into the water to be debarked in May or June. In all cases, it will be re-tempered so that it can be worked. So there are a lot of stages before you have a beautiful creation in your hands:“I wanted to combine agriculture and craftsmanship, so that I could work with the material from start to finish! “.