Welcome
You are discovering this place, this country.
To help you make the most of your stay, familiarize yourself with the surroundings and find your way around this house, we have put together some practical information and useful 'little tips'.
Welcome, and we hope you enjoy exploring.
The Bras Family
Practical information
Wi-Fi
“BRASclient” (no password required)
MEALS
To ensure our services run smoothly, we would be grateful if you could observe the following times:
Breakfast served in your room or in the dining room from 7:30 am to 10:00 am
Lunch served from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Dinner served from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.
ROOM
Check-out by 11:00 at the latest
Complimentary minibar
PICNIC
€36 on request; we will pack: bread, sausage, egg, salad, local cheese, seasonal fruit, pastry, ½ bottle of red wine, a bottle of water
TELEPHONE
Reception: 201
Breakfast service: 212
Night-time emergency: 211
Outgoing calls: dial the number of the person you wish to contact
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (ON REQUEST)
Ironing
Shoe care (polishing)
Laundry
Sewing kit
The hotel
The overall design of the Hôtel du Suquet is based on the principle of discovery: the revelation of the Aubrac region. The architecture is as austere as the landscape itself, drawing on its stylistic codes and materials – light, vegetation and minerals – to interpret them in a pure, contemporary manner. Divided into three areas (restaurant and guest rooms), the elongated buildings are arranged perpendicular to a “draille” – the 'access route to Laguiole Church' – which offers one of the site's most striking views.
The guest rooms are sometimes open to the sky, sometimes immersed in the garden and the landscapes of the Aubrac. A true escape is guaranteed. From this place, which we have sought to make magical, the Aubrac region unfolds through vantage points and framed views, delighting all our senses. An Aubrac that reaffirms the true values of goodness and beauty.
Le Suquet Restaurant
The main body of the building – including the restaurant, reception and lounge – is a slender, basalt-like form that seems to spring from the earth: slanted and massive, reminiscent of a traditional “buron”. It serves as the roof, floating above a glass plinth that lends it an airy quality, contrasting with its subterranean origins and evoking a sense of emergence. The dining room opens out onto the outdoors, allowing light to stream in. The lounge area, at its airy end, is entirely glazed.
The establishment was designed in 1992 in collaboration with architects Éric Raffy and Philippe Villeroux, and refurbished in partnership with the A+B agency and Thierry Chalaux.
MENUS AND A LA CARTE
To help you choose, we offer three set menus and à la carte dishes.
The Environment
Since the creation of Le Suquet, the Bras family has adopted a holistic approach centered on respect for nature.
The building's design was designed to blend into the landscape and preserve ecological continuity for biodiversity. It was constructed using local materials (granite, slate, wood, etc.).
Every aspect has been designed with nature's preservation in mind (use of certified products, reduction in paper use, waste management, water management, sustainable grass cutting, etc.), as well as its promotion (collaboration with farmers, market gardeners and other local producers who employ sustainable agriculture).
The European Ecolabel (certification number: FR/051/222) for tourist accommodation, which the Bras du Suquet hotel has held since 2013, is awarded to establishments that commit to a set of specifications 'based on respect for the environment' common to all European Union countries.
Always mindful of preserving the environment, we invite you to play your part in this initiative by taking the following simple steps:
Reducing energy consumption
Close the windows when the heating or air conditioning is on (this also keeps insects out of the room)
Switch off the lights before leaving the room using the main switch, and switch off any appliances that are running
Water management
Please ensure you turn off the taps properly
Waste management
To make sorting easier, please leave glass, bottles and newspapers on the table
Please hand in your used batteries at reception
Do not flush sanitary products or wet wipes down the toilet; please use the bin provided for this purpose
In Laguiole
To help you enjoy your stay, here are a few places to visit and things to do in Laguiole:
OUR BRAS SHOP 1 Place de la Patte d'Oie
MARKET
Local market at the Laguiole fairground on Saturday mornings
CHEESES
Jeune Montagne Cheese Co-operative: producers of Aubrac aligot, fresh tome and Laguiole AOP cheese made from raw milk / La Borie Neuve
Les Buronniers: selling cheese and local products / 5 Allée de l'Amicale
Out and about
Whether on foot, by bike or car, discover the sights of the Aubrac, the distinctive landscapes of the high plateau, the lakes and waterfalls, set amongst vast flower-filled pastures and dense, shady forests.
Waterfalls:
The Oules Waterfall
The Devez Waterfall
The Déroc Waterfall
Lakes:
Lac des Moines (not suitable for swimming)
Lake Saint-Andéol (not suitable for swimming)
Lac des Galens (suitable for swimming)
Hiking and mountain biking:
Laguiole Botanical Trail
Bouyssou Ski Resort, the short circuit
Bouyssou Ski Resort, the long circuit
For more information on what to observe and do in the area, visit the Aubrac Regional Nature Park website.