Maison Sempé
A 17th-century house with mountain-view rooms
About this hotel
Maison Sempé operates on an entirely different scale from the hotels clustered nearer the village center: a genuine 17th-century house turned into a small bed and breakfast, with a handful of relaxed rooms rather than a full hotel floor plan. The garden and lounge give the property a homely feel, and several rooms open onto real mountain views that larger hotels in the valley cannot always guarantee. Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are all included in the rate, a detail that matters for travelers comparing value across the valley's very different property types. The accessible layout and pet-friendly policy widen who can comfortably book a stay here, despite the intimate scale.
- 17th-century house
- Mountain views
- Garden
- Free breakfast
Our take
This suits travelers who want a characterful, historic house over a standard hotel room, with a garden and lounge that encourage lingering rather than passing through. Couples or solo travelers after something quieter and more personal will get the most from Maison Sempé. Groups needing several rooms together or a restaurant on site should book a larger hotel instead, since this stays intentionally small.
- Book well ahead, a 17th-century house with a handful of rooms sells out fast in peak weeks
- Ask specifically for a mountain-view room at booking, since the house has a limited layout
- Use the included breakfast rather than seeking one out, it is one of the property's strengths
Why we love it
- A genuine 17th-century house
- Mountain views from several rooms
- A garden and lounge built for lingering
- Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking included
Why guests love itMaison Sempé is a cosy B&B inside a 17th-century house, and staying somewhere with that much history charmed our whole family. The rooms are relaxed and calm, and ours looked out to the mountains. Free breakfast was served with care and set us up for the day. The kids enjoyed the garden while we read in the lounge. Free Wi-Fi and parking covered the practical side. An intimate alternative to the bigger hotels.