Description
LEASE MANAGEMENT OR COMMERCIAL LEASE 3, 6, 9
A Unique Opportunity:
Located at the gateway to the Meygal region, at an altitude of 1,160 meters, the Auberge de Marliou is a landmark establishment that combines the charm of an 18th-century historic farmhouse with a well-established and high-performing restaurant and event business.
Renowned for weddings, banquets, and seminars, this traditional building, renovated with noble materials (lauze stone, cedar, fir), offers a bucolic setting and breathtaking viewsonly 45 minutes from Saint-Étienne and 1.5 hours from Lyon.
A TURNKEY AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE ESTABLISHMENT
Consolidated turnover over the last 3 years: €550,000 to €600,000.
The takeover includes:
The right to a 3-6-9-year commercial lease for restaurant, accommodation, and event activities, including a key money payment ("pas-de-porte").
All furnishings and professional equipment required for immediate operation.
Full liquor license (Licence IV).
The commercial name Auberge de Marliou en Meygal and its visual identity.
A modern and functional website.
A portfolio of professional photographs showcasing the venue.
THE SITE: AN EXCEPTIONAL SETTING OF OVER ONE HECTARE
Following a large-scale renovation, the inn has been designed for hospitality and conviviality, while preserving its authentic soul.
1. Restaurant & Reception Area (approx. 435 m²)
Several dining rooms with rustic, warm charm (exposed beams, grand cedar staircase, sycamore wood bar).
A large reception hall upstairs, ideal for events (total capacity of 306 guests ERP standard).
A fully equipped professional kitchen (40 m²), with adjoining storage and technical rooms (80 m²).
Office, restrooms, dumbwaiter.
2. Accommodation Area (approx. 190 m²)
A private ground-floor apartment (70 m²): living room with stove, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, shower room.
Upstairs and converted attic space (120 m²): dormitory-style accommodation with showers and toilets, ideal for group stays.
3. Outbuildings & Grounds (Total area: 1 ha 02 a 37 ca)
Stone and lauze outbuilding (90 m²) to be developed to suit your project.
Covered courtyard (65 m²), perfect for outdoor cocktails and events.
Traditional wood-fired bread oven in working condition.
Expansive grounds with forest and a water reservoir, offering a peaceful and natural environment.
A VENUE WITH STRONG EVENT POTENTIAL
The Auberge de Marliou is a blank canvas for your vision. Its layout, capacity, and reputation allow for numerous avenues of development:
Gastronomy hub showcasing local products.
Weddings with over 250 guests.
Private rentals for ceremonies (birthdays, family celebrations).
Corporate retreats and off-site seminars.
Workshop and retreat center (well-being, arts, cultural).
Expansion of accommodation by developing the outbuilding.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ERP Certification: Validated on 12/10/2021, type N, 3rd category for 306 people.
Heating: Gas and pellet systems. Water: Woodchip boiler room with hot water radiators and fan coil units.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Conducted on 07/07/2023.
Energy consumption: Class C (Energy efficient building).
Greenhouse gas emissions: Class B (Low emissions).
Are you a passionate professional with an ambitious vision, ready to write the next chapter in the story of this historic location?
Lease Management or 3-6-9 Commercial Lease with key money and asset transfer (furnishings, liquor license, reservation website, and brand name).
Terms open to discussion. Open to all serious proposals from experienced professionals with proven references in the field. Co-management or co-operation proposals also welcome.
