holidays rentals of castles Aquitaine, France

PROMOTION for open weeks in July/August Euro 13500 (if you book by March 1st 2024). A luxurious hilltop chateau overlooking one of France’s most beautiful river valleys – the Dordogne. Completely modernised, the chateau retains all its original classic features whilst providing luxurious living with extraordinary period charm. Surrounded by a 100 acre forest providing stunning views from the high cliff edges and allowing for strolls up through the private forest. Chateau de Rouffillac harbors unprecedented facilities – a cliff top luxury pool, relaxing courtyards, historic ramparts, Al Fresco outdoor dining overlooking the Dordogne river, multi terraced gardens and soon a state-of-the-art private luxurious spa with a steam room, a zen waterfall, a yoga studio and a fully equipped gym. Rented as a weekly chateau or as an entire experience week. Experience weeks are fully integrated service weeks where the staff of Rouffillac do everything – cook, excursions, historic, party’s and many more interesting things.

Elegant and breathtaking, this castle guarantees a particularly luxurious holiday in the Dordogne. Built in 1611, Chateau de Monferrier has been stylishly renovated to meet the highest standards. As the chateau has never been abandoned and the current owners are only the fifth since its construction, the best of each period has been preserved. From the elegant window handles in the shape of winged angels to the carved limestone balustrade staircase, from the imposing fireplaces to the high French windows, and from the beamed ceilings to the classical proportions - it is a property that enjoys perfect lighting and a serene peace. Located on a low hill with beautiful views in all directions, the chateau features classical architecture with meticulous symmetry and alignment. The castle sits on the border of the Perigord Blanc and the Perigord Noir. This part of the Dordogne is known as the gastronomic centre of France with many excellent restaurants, some with Michelin stars. The farmers' markets (especially the Périgueux farmers market is famous; it has the best and freshest products which can be bought on market days which are Wednesday and Saturday mornings), numerous grand chateaux and historic sites are also nearby, including the Lascaux caves and the limestone houses in Les Eyzies. The charming medieval towns of Perigueux and Sarlat are less than half an hour away. Brive is less than one hour away and Bordeaux International Airport is within 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

VIRTUAL VISIT POSSIBLE - ON REQUEST - This wonderful château is situated near Lalinde, right in the heart of the Dordogne within 100 hectares of its own private grounds. The château’s foundations date back to the 13th century and possibly even earlier. In the 15th century its military architecture was restructured due to changes in weaponry. In the 18th and 19th centuries serious alteration work transformed it into what it is today. The chateau has been in the same family since 1734. This is an ideally located spot for exploring all of the Dordogne tourist sites. Surrounded by lovely wooded fields the chateau has lovely gardens with a beautiful cedar tree, reputed to be one of the 200 most remarkable trees in France. A private enclosed and gated swimming pool (12x6m) with alarms has stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The accommodation (300m2) which occupies the central and eastern wings of the chateau has recently been refurbished and elegantly furnished, sleeping a maximum of 10 people and comprising: - The main entrance hall of the chateau (20m2) leading to the grand staircase and the first floor bedrooms. - Two separate salons (20m2) furnished with antiques. - The main dining room of the chateau (30m2) which was the guardroom of the castle is vaulted with open fireplace and large dining room table and small sitting area at one end. - A salon with an open fireplace and satellite TV. - A newly refurbished large fitted kitchen (20m2) and utility room. - A shower room with WC which leads out to the swimming pool area . 5 BEDROOMS - bedroom 1 (35m2) with a double bed (1.8m), with an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, a double basin and wc. - bedroom 2 (35m2) with two single beds (90cms) which can be put together with an ensuite showerroom with basin and WC. - bedroom 3 (35m2) with two single beds which cannot be put together with a washbasin and another intercommunicating door to bedroom 4. - bedroom 4 (22 m2) with two single beds which can be put together as a double bed with an ensuite bathroom. - bedroom 5 with a double bed with a washbasin, a separate WC + a separated bathroom which serves both bedrooms 3 and 5. Two of the double rooms (35m2) are sufficiently large to have a third bed. - There are four bathrooms on the first floor, three with baths, showers and WCs and one with a shower and WC.

In the heart of Biarritz, open to the sea and to the mountains of the Basque Country, the Folie Boulart is reborn. Once a Palace for celebrations, a residence for kings and queens, for illustrious people and artists, today the Folie Boulart offers its guests the precious and fanciful decor from a triumphant nineteenth century combined with luxury, all modern conveniences and the most contemporary technologies. You will discover a reinvented place, an exclusive destination, a setting to keep secret. The Folie Boulart offers eight suites, from 50 to 140 square meters, a large reception hall with ocean view and terraces. The ballroom, the lounge bar, the billiard room, the living rooms and secret boudoirs open onto unique grounds in the heart of the city. The park has a sunken garden inspired from antiquity with fountains and hundred-year-old trees. Our chef will be pleased to offer you sumptuous meals in the large dining room, lunches and brunches served on terraces above the ocean, cocktail receptions and dinner under the stars. As an echo to the mythical beaches and waves of the basque coast which are located a few steps from the residence, the Folie Boulart houses an exceptional spa in the privacy of the palace, with an indoor swimming pool, hammam, sauna, fitness room, and offers the best treatments for complete and organic wellness. The Folie Boulart is at once an historic monuent and a twenty-first century residence. under marble panelling, you will discover a connected, digital and green smart building that you can control from any terminal (smartphone, tablet...). As a guest of the Folie Boulart, you will enjoy exclusive and personalized concierge services at any time. We will organize your limousine rides, your flights in a private jet, your visit to an exceptional museum in Bilbao. You may also choose to discover an illustrious winery in the Bordeaux region, a private surfing session on the Grande Plage in Biarritz... We will make all your plans and wishes come true.