Local Services
Yoga with Lucille
La Balie is the perfect location for anyone who wishes to practice yoga by themselves or with a yoga teacher. We have a fully equipped studio or you can find a quiet spot in the grounds if you prefer.
For those interested, we have teamed up with local yoga instructor Lucille who can be contacted to arrange private one-one or group lessons at La Balie.
If you would like to arrange yoga classes at La Balie, please contact Lucillle directly to confirm arrangements and pricing for you or your group.
Cycle Hire
Velolot Hire Great Bikes CLICK HERE
They have almost every kind of bike you could want. Most are brand new. All are in perfect condition. Whether you want to follow the Tour de France on a carbon Di2, explore off-road on a lightweight MTB, or cruise the villages and countryside on an e-bike, they’ve got what you’re looking for.
They’ll bring the bikes to your holiday home and collect. They even do point to point delivery and collection.
Customers love the fact there’s nothing to worry about – they show up with your bikes, and collect them when your finished – wherever that might be.
From carbon race bikes to electric tourers, they will quote you a competitive rate for the bikes and delivery.
They deliver free around Cahors and any further will be done purely on cost.
Their rental periods aren’t fixed and their price list is representative of typical rental periods.
For a quote: velodulot.com
Personal Chefs / Catering
Simpler's Kitchen Catering Service
Lucy is originally from Camden in North London. She started her early career in London working in establishments such as Mosimann’s Private Dining Club, Lanesborough Hotel and Fortnum & Masons.
She then left the shores of Great Britain to sail the seas on super yachts, first travelling around the Mediterranean then moved to Qatar working for the royal family for a few years. Lucy moved back to the UK in 2011 to become sous chef at Mckinsey’s followed by head chef at NBC Universal in 2014. In Autumn 2015 she decided to set up on her own with catering company Simper’s Kitchen and provide private chef services to groups and parties using her wealth of experience. Lucy is brilliant – if you want her to cook for you we recommend contacting her early and booking her for your stay
Lucy lives near Duras, France with her husband, two sons and Cocker Spaniel.
Andraline - Artisan Bakers
One of the joys of visiting France is the bread, there are numerous boulangeries and the markets french sell very good bread.
Of all the local Boulanger Patissier, I rate Andraline as the go to bakers locally, they will also take orders that can be collected on Monday or Thursday in the Place de Salles, between 11.45am & 12.15pm.
Claire Fray - Cf. Cuisine Conviviale
Chef at Home & Catering Service
Contact Details HERE
Terres de Sens, by Danne
Contact details on application