About La joliette
An elegantly furnished and imposing maison de maitre enjoying wonderful mountain views from its hill-top position.
The long, gravel driveway leads to an imposing, beautifully presented property and one which can be seen from many parts of the town. The quality of accommodation is beyond that normally associated with holiday lets.
The property is well-known in the town and has quite a colourful history too. The house was built in the mid 1800′s for the Bishop of Oloron. It was owned by the Church until the 1920′s. For some years, from the 1960′s until the mid-1980′s it was a small hotel and restaurant
Our Story
John & Pippa purchased the house in 2005 as a restoration project. The house, originally built in the 19th century for the Bishop of Oloron, had been in the same family since 1921. Originally a family home, it had also at one point, used as an hotel and restaurant and was known as “Beau Site”. By 2005, it had not been lived in for many years and was semi derelict. The restoration and modernisation took nearly 3 years and is now a delightful family home once again, enjoying spectacular views of the Pyrenees and the town of Oloron.
Very few holiday properties can match the elegance of la Joliette. It’s a beautiful yet very informal home, tastefully renovated by its British owners. la Joliette delivers the whole package – superb accommodation, high spec, privacy and outstanding views.
why La joliette
What makes La Joliette a great holiday rental?
Families for whom the beach is less important but who do want a successful combination of outdoor activities and classic French culture. Outside the summer school holidays, La Joliette is available in winter for ski-ing groups, hikers in Spring & Autumn and is popular with couples here to enjoy the local scenery, market towns and culture.
why Oloron-Ste-Marie?
A charming and bustling market town in ‘deep France’. There are a few monuments of interest but the market day is the best time to visit and sample the Bearnais life. Oloron is also an established gateway to the Pyrenees and its many activities.
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