Warning about accommodation at Mirambeau

[Alisoun]

Sad to say I have recently spoken to several female pilgrims who have been made to feel VERY uncomfortable whilst staying at Mirambeau. There is a chap who offers accommodation there who is 'tactile' and has made many women feel uneasy. If you are a couple or men or in a group, there's no problem, but if you are a woman of whatever age think twice before staying there on your own, please. The local tourist office has been informed and will pass this info on to others including the pilgrim associations.

Sadly I am no longer able to offer alternative accommodation and Le Petit Breuillet no longer takes guests and will be closed from the end of August. It is possible that the neighbour may decide to take up the relay, but not before next year.

I wish all of you the very best and bon chemin, buen camino.

Alisoun

 

[SabsP]

Thank you for this warning Alisoun.
It is sad to read this.
Another very good reminder to all of us to follow our gut instinct regarding these matters.
Bon Chemin!

 

[FLEUR]

Alisoun. I have the accommodation list issued by Association Saintaise (1917) .
Is it a Monsieur S. ?
12€ avec petit dej.
If so I will cross that one off my list.

 

[Alisoun]

Hi Fleur
Yes, that's the one. Makes me uncomfortable too and I have over 40 years of experience working with men and boys!

Hope the tourist office will get in touch with the pilgrim associations. Just heard that there was a formal complaint 2 years ago, but not followed up.

 

[FLEUR]

I don't have need of a night stop in Mirambeau at present but thanks for letting us know. Looking at the limited choice on my list that probably would have been my first choice.

 

[Alisoun]

Better off bivouacking at the campsite in Mirambeau frankly. His price is ridiculous anyway. No sheets on beds, and petit dej is just toast and coffee. Was really shocked when I found out.