La Maison Forte

What La Maison Forte does

La Maison Forte is a privately operated bed-and-breakfast (chambres d'hôtes) and gîte (self-catering holiday cottage) business located in Montaut, Dordogne, in the Périgord Pourpre region of France. The property occupies a restored 13th-century medieval fortified manor (fortin) and offers 5 guest rooms (Chambre 1, 2, 3, Chambre Jardin, and Studio La Cour, ranging from ~20 m² to ~30 m²) plus one independent gîte (~67 m², sleeping 2–4 guests). Amenities include a shared lounge, a professional kitchen for guest use, and an outdoor swimming pool (11.5m × 5m). The business is owned and operated by Chiara, a former doctor who transitioned to hospitality, assisted by her two dogs (Brownie and Joy). The property is situated approximately 3.8 km from the medieval bastide village of Issigeac, ~20 km south of Bergerac, and ~15 km from Bergerac Airport, with proximity to Monbazillac, Bergerac, and Pécharmant vineyards.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hospitality with no third-party OTA distribution. Pricing is seasonal: nightly rates for B&B rooms range from €80–€170 depending on season and room, and the gîte is rented weekly at €950–€1,450. Breakfast is not included. Customer acquisition is primarily through the company's own website (www.lamaisonforte.org) on the Webador platform, supplemented by Instagram (@la_maison_forte_chiaraghiringh) and WhatsApp Business. The underlying technology is non-proprietary — standard website hosting, social media, and messaging — with no AI, no digital booking engine beyond contact forms, and no integrations. The target customer segments are individual travelers, couples, and small groups seeking authentic countryside accommodation, wine tourism, and proximity to medieval villages and vineyards. There is no external investment, no parent company, no partnerships, and no institutional backing.

Name

La Maison Forte

Legal name

La Maison Forte

Website

https://lamaisonforte.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Maison Forte is a privately operated B&B and gîte in a restored 13th-century medieval manor in rural Dordogne, France, serving individual travelers and couples seeking countryside stays near vineyards and medieval villages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed & Breakfast and Country Lodging

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

Keywords

• Bed and breakfast
• Holiday cottage rental
• Countryside accommodation
• Guest rooms hospitality
• Rural gite lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Montaut

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gîte (Holiday Cottage) Rental: Weekly rental of the independent gîte building (~67 m²) which accommodates 2-4 guests. Priced per week with seasonal rates: high season €1,450/week, low season €950/week, Christmas/Easter €1,200/week. The gîte includes a kitchen area, terrace with BBQ, and garden views.
2. Studio La Cour (Bed & Breakfast): Nightly rental of the Cour Studio room (~21 m²) with independent entrance through a small courtyard, kitchen area, and terrace access. Accommodates 2 guests. Rates: €110-130/night in high season, €80-90/night in low season, €100/night mid-season/Christmas/Easter. Breakfast is not included.
3. Chambre Jardin (Garden Room) B&B: Nightly rental of the Garden Room (~20 m²) with independent entrance. Accommodates 2 guests. Features small fridge and kettle for tea/coffee. Rates: €150-170/night high season, €100-110/night low season, €120-145/night mid-season.
4. Chambre 3 (Bedroom 3) B&B: Nightly rental of Room 3 (~25 m²) located on the first floor, served by a stairlift. Offers double bed (160x200) or two single beds (80x200). Includes a living area.
5. Chambre 2 (Bedroom 2) B&B: Nightly rental of Room 2 (~27 m², bathroom included). Shared lounge and professional kitchen available for guests.
6. Chambre 1 (Bedroom 1) B&B: Nightly rental of Room 1 (~30 m²), the largest room. Located on the first floor. Includes double bed (160x200), bed sheets and towels included. Can host 2 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Maison Forte operates a bed & breakfast (chambres d'hôtes) and self-catering gîte (holiday cottage) hospitality business from a completely restored XIII century medieval fortified manor in Montaut, Dordogne, France. The property offers five guest rooms (Chambre 1, Chambre 2, Chambre 3, Chambre Jardin, Studio La Cour) rented nightly and one independent gîte of approximately 67 m² rented weekly, accommodating up to 4 guests. Amenities include a swimming pool, shared lounge, professional kitchen, WiFi, and terrace/BBQ areas, all set on a rural hilltop with views over fields and proximity to vineyards and medieval villages.

Product overview

La Maison Forte is a hospitality business offering bed & breakfast (chambres d'hôtes) accommodation and a self-catering gite in a restored medieval fortified manor. The portfolio consists of five guest rooms (Chambre 1, Chambre 2, Chambre 3, Chambre Jardin, and Studio La Cour) plus one standalone gite property. Three rooms are located on the first floor (served by stairlift), one is on garden level with independent entrance (Chambre Jardin), and one is a studio with courtyard entrance and terrace access (Studio La Cour). The gite is a separate building with its own kitchen, sleeping up to 4 guests. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, shared lounge, and professional kitchen for guest use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chambre 1 First-floor bedroom of approximately 30 m² with bathroom, the largest B&B room. Features a double bed (160x200cm) with bed sheets and towels included. Accommodates 2 guests.
• Chambre 2
• Chambre 3
• Chambre Jardin (Garden Room)
• Studio La Cour
• Le Gîte

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Booking.com: Global online travel agency dominating lodging distribution. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem participant; La Maison Forte's absence from Booking.com is a notable gap versus comparable Dordogne properties.
• Airbnb: Global short-term rental platform with significant penetration in French countryside accommodation. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem peer; non-listing on Airbnb limits discoverability versus comparable rural French properties.

Broad incumbents

• Domaine de la Tortinière: Established 19th-century château hotel in the Loire Valley offering upscale rooms, dining, and event venues. Comparable boutique historic-property positioning, but with more rooms, full-service operations, and a wider amenity portfolio.

Direct peers

• Gîtes de France: The official French national network of gîtes and chambres d'hôtes, providing certification, marketing, and distribution services to independent rural hosts. Directly comparable business model and product mix (gîte + B&B) across rural France, including Dordogne.
• Clévacances: French vacation rental label and network specializing in vetted holiday rentals and B&Bs across France. Direct competitor for direct-booking rural guests, with similar product positioning around authentic countryside accommodation.
• Château d'Hust: Country château offering B&B-style accommodation in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Direct peer in the same macro region, comparable historic-property positioning, and similar small-scale owner-operated hospitality model.
• Château des Vigiers: Luxury 16th-century château hotel in Dordogne offering rooms, suites, and gastronomy. Comparable Dordogne heritage luxury positioning, premium nightly rates, and a wine-region-adjacent location near Bergerac.
• Welcome Beyond: Curated marketplace for unique boutique vacation rentals and B&Bs across Europe. Direct competitor for design-conscious, character-rich stays targeting international travelers seeking authentic countryside experiences.
• Le Bonheur dans le Pré: Upscale French B&B network focused on countryside properties with personalized hosting. Comparable product offering (rooms in privately hosted rural settings) and target customer (travelers seeking authentic French experiences).
• La Chartreuse du Bignac: Luxury historic country property in Dordogne/Périgord offering rooms and suites. Direct peer in the same region, comparable historic heritage positioning, luxury nightly rates, and individual-tourist target segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/la_maison_forte_chiaraghiringh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lamaisonforte

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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