holidays rentals of listed 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.