Les Stables was set up in 2008 as a purpose-built sports venue, aimed especially — though not only — at triathlon and cycling. The facilities that come with that are a 25-metre heated pool and run trails running through 24 hectares of private woodland and wild meadows. There is direct access to the river Dronne.

Since 2019 the venue has widened what it hosts to include conferences and social gatherings, and guests who are less focused on sport. Families, groups of friends, weddings, birthdays and wedding anniversaries are all listed as bookings it takes.

The estate holds up to 20 people at any one time, and provision is made for both small and large group bookings. Groups can do their own thing in the grounds.

The setting is rural Dordogne — the venue describes itself as a little touch of Dordogne paradise away from the hustle and bustle. The page does not name the nearest town or give a street address.

What the page does not give: no room types, no nightly or weekly rates, no sample timetable, no named coaches, and no list of what a booking includes. Those need to come from the venue directly.

What's included

- Use of a 25-metre heated swimming pool - Run trails across the 24-hectare private estate - Direct access to the river Dronne - Accommodation on site for up to 20 people

What's not included

- Travel to and from the Dordogne - Travel insurance - Meals (not stated on the page — confirm with the venue) - Coaching or a set training programme (the venue does not publish one)