Thomas CherbonnelPublished on
Aurelio Gaüer is about to officially take over Le Ranch Hotel in Brûlon (Sarthe) in the coming days. He will succeed Jean Lemoro, who created this unique place at the end of 2022 and immersed us in the world of the United States and cowboys.
This handover is first and foremost the story of a meeting between two men. Originally from Amiens, Aurelio Gaüer crossed paths with Jean Lemoro for the first time in 2013 when he was staying with his parents at the Indian camp Tipis du Bonheur de Vivre.
A First Meeting with Jean Lemoro Over 10 Years Ago
In 2015, the family returned to the Indian camp for a second stay. “That year, Jean presented his trip he was organizing in Montana (in the United States). I let myself be carried away by the desire to participate in this trip,” recalls Aurelio.
But at only 18 years old, Aurelio had to be convincing for Jean Lemoro to agree to take him. Jean had been discouraged by previous experiences with young people that hadn’t necessarily gone well. “It’s not a tourist trip where we party,” the young man pointed out.
A Remarkable Meeting with the Native Americans
It was in 2018, just after earning a bachelor’s degree in game design, that Aurelio flew to Montana with Jean Lemoro and other participants.
The meeting with the Native Americans was particularly memorable for Aurelio. Throughout the excursion, the two men had the opportunity to discuss the Tipis.
One day, at the end of a dinner, Bertha, a member of Jean Lemoro’s adoptive family, said to him: “You must take care of this young man (Aurelio), he can do great things,” recounts Jean Lemoro.
Aurelio Gaüer Worked at the Tipis
Is this an ominous phrase? In 2019, Aurelio started working at the Tipis, the year the camp offered two major Indian Legends shows. “It worked out well because I was looking for someone with skills in social media, photography, and video,” notes Jean Lemoro.
The native of Picardy worked at the Indian camp until 2021. He left the Tipis to “live other experiences.” He underwent training in communication and spent several months in Australia.
Upon returning to France and looking for a job, he found out that Jean Lemoro needed help. While a couple was supposed to take over the Tipis, the sale fell through at the last minute. Jean then had to quickly build a team to prepare for the 2025 season. For Aurelio, this new experience was “a bit of a rebirth.”
“An atmosphere, an ambiance, a theme that I cherish”
As the Tipis were taken over in August 2025, Aurelio’s adventure ended at the end of the season. It is at this point that the idea of taking over Le Ranch started to take root.
The 30-year-old sees this as “an opportunity” to “stay in an atmosphere, an ambiance, a theme that I cherish.”
Jean Lemoro has already begun the handover process with his successor. “He is in my school. In terms of tourism, I have been able to and continue to pass on the ropes of the trade to him. But he already has qualities in hospitality,” notes the one preparing to pass the torch.
“I can only be satisfied to have someone I trained who also has additional, complementary skills. This will give new energy to the hotel, which is already progressing but I believe will develop even further thanks to Aurelio.”
What Projects?
Aurelio intends to maintain the spirit of the place. This year will be dedicated to “discovering a full season.”
In the long run, he would like to “reinvest in some spaces of the Ranch.” He also aims to attract more passing visitors.
“This will involve slightly more thematic days, whether it’s for Western, country music in high season, or Native American culture in the low season.”
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