Lovingly restored, the buildings of Le Grand Bois and Le Petit Bois — two family homes shared between the owners (who live on-site with their two friendly cats) and their guests — embody a timeless charm. The gîte, Le Petit Bois, blends authentic Périgord character (exposed beams, honey-toned stone, a monumental fireplace) with an elegant, welcoming décor: heirloom furniture, vintage finds, and carefully chosen pieces. The atmosphere is simple, warm, and comforting. The fully independent house welcomes up to 10 guests across five bedrooms spread over three levels: Ground floor: - A spacious suite with direct access to one of the terraces, featuring an en-suite bathroom with double sink, bathtub, and walk-in shower. - A bright open-plan living space with kitchen and dining area opening onto the outdoors on both sides of the house. - A fully equipped pantry/laundry room. - A cozy and refined living room with exposed beams and a magnificent stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. First floor: - Two double bedrooms: - One with en-suite bathroom (bathtub, double sink, toilet). -The other with a private shower room including a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet. Top floor: -A charming sloped-ceiling double bedroom. -A children’s dorm-style room with two single beds and a stunning view over the valley. -A shared bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink, and toilet. There’s also a separate WC on the ground floor, and a private laundry area with washer and dryer — perfect for longer stays. Outdoors, the estate reveals itself: Two stone terraces frame Le Petit Bois, opening onto a large garden overlooking the valley. Shaded corners invite you to read, dream, or linger over dinner. The saltwater pool (9 x 3.5 m), expansive pool house, vegetable garden, fish pond, Le Grand Bois, and pétanque court form a peaceful, poetic, and vibrant setting.

Nestled in the valley, between sky and castles, La Maison du Petit Bois opens its shutters to you. Once the farmhouse of the Château de Marqueyssac, this charming guesthouse is tucked away within the family estate of Le Bois de Selves — a five-star destination in the heart of the Périgord Noir, officially rated by the local Tourist Office. From the moment you arrive, the view is breathtaking: a 360° panorama over the iconic castles of Beynac, Fayrac, Castelnaud, and Marqueyssac. Reality feels far away. Here, you reconnect with the essentials.

Just minutes from the most iconic villages of the Périgord — 5 minutes from Beynac, Castelnaud, and La Roque-Gageac, and 15 minutes from Sarlat — La Maison du Petit Bois is a rare find, right at the heart of the wonders of the Périgord Noir. A place of heritage and sharing, where guests feel truly privileged. A peaceful haven to savor nature, the beauty of the surroundings, the silence, the light… and the passing of time.