I completed the walk from Le Puy to Moissac in March 2012, and these are some of my favourite places to stay.
Le Refuge at Fay is just beyond Bains. it's a perfect first night, with a personal welcome from Chantal Jouve and a lovely homely farm cottage. You can either follow the main route through St Christoph and then take the road north to Bains, or you can pick up the 'variante' near St Roche which is reckoned to be the ancient pilgrimage route. Don't worry about the official warnings mentioning this variant. You may meet a man called Alain who greets pilgrims most days with interesting information and guidance about this option. If you go to Fay, you can continue past the Lac d'Oeuf and pick up the main route the following morning.
L'Etape at Saugues - not the Gite d'Etape, but the Chambre D'Hote which is 50 metres further down the main road on the right. This is run by Christianne and Georges who are a delightfully friendly couple. Comfortable room and great food.
Gite d'Etape on the Delcros family farm at Le Falzet. This is a really comfortable gite, whether you are on your own or part of a group.
Couvent de Malet at St Come d'Olt. The refurbishment of this convent accommodation is first class, and the sisters are very welcoming. It was a joy to join them in their worship.
Abbaye Sainte Foy at Conques. Absolutely the best religious house, with a hearty welcome from the brothers. Once you have found the entrance to the pilgrim hostel (tucked away behind the abbey), it's a super base for Conques, and a real thrill to be so close to such a majestic site.
Gite Sentinelle at Saint-Roch outside Decazeville. Having avoided Decazeville if at all possible, it's lovely to share in the warmth of Brigitte's hospitality in this small converted convent on the hilltop opposite the church of Saint-Roch.
Monastere des Filles de Jesus at Vaylats. This is a huge convent site which has been largely converted into older people's accommodation. The pilgrim accommodation is basic, but it was again a privilege to worship with sisters who, though ageing themselves, have seen a lifetime of Christian service in a context which has seen enormous challenges.
The Relais des Jacobins at Cahors is a wonderful establishment run by Serge and Helene, both former pilgrims with immense sensitivity and awareness of their role as hosts. It's a very clean gite which is extremely well equipped and conveniently placed near the cathedral and town centre.
The gite a la ferme at Trigodina run by Remy Rothan is a delight. He has done a marvellous conversion of his barn. The provision of food to cook yourself works well, especially for a group.
Another favourite gite is Le Souleillou at Montcuq.You need to look out for the signposts down the wooded hillside to find this on the entrance to Montcuq. Another very clean and nicely run gite, with friendly hosts and first class food.
A similar combination is found at Les Figuiers in Lauzerte.
My final stopover was with Rom and Aideen at Ultreia in Moissac. Whether you choose the upmarket accommodation in their house or the basic gite option in the converted garage, they will give you the heartiest of Irish welcomes.
Bon Chemin!
Margaret