The Hostellerie Ste. Catherine is located in the Charente countryside, at the edge of the Dordogne. This was once the residence of Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais. Step across the threshold of this peaceful haven which will let you forget everyday hassles. The surrounding stillness, silence, and the sounds of birds will enchant you in an instant, and for days to come. French President Georges Pompidou was much enamored of this quaint place.