FRANCE / Be their guest

We’re about to return to Chez Jallot, one of the finest guesthouses we’ve found in France. Hosts Deni and Doug make your stay here in this bucolic region of central France a delight, with beautiful rooms, wonderful food and delightful company -- all at prices far below what you would expect to pay in Europe today.

Chez Jallot, Vidaillat 23250; 011-33-5-55-64-5077, www.chezjallot.com

Doubles from $126.

Stan and Karen Johnson

Whittier