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Chateau d’Urtubie. St. Jean de Luz
There are many reasons why this splendid castle is a designated historic monument. Whilst greatly extended during the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, its origins date back to 1341 – and it has been in the same family ever since. It is said that Louis XI stayed here in 1463, while French general Jean-
All rooms (both prestige and charm) are within the main house, and original artworks from the XVII and XVIII centuries feature heavily throughout. Without doubt, this provides a first-
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Du Palais. Biarritz
Originally known as the Villa Eugenie, the Du Palais was a summer palace built for Napoleon III and, perhaps more specifically, his wife Eugenie de Montijo. Though it took only ten months to complete, the building remains an imposing landmark in Biarritz. It is situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a short walk from the centre of the town.
Du Palais hosted countless European royal figures during the 19th century, from Queen Isabelle of Spain and Leopold II of Belgium to Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Bismarck also sojourned here, as did Sarah Bernardt, Stravinsky, Hemingway and Charlie Chaplin. To find out more and for secure online booking visit Expedia | TripAdvisor
More Period Accommodation in Aquitaine
Avensan
Chateau Meyre. Of the 1700’s, this “petite chateau” is pretty much surrounded by vineyards which themselves have been in existence for 300 years. Booking.com
Belves
Le Clement V Hotel. Situated in what many describe as one of the loveliest villages in the region, the Clement V in Belves was formerly a modest grocers’ shop. But how many of those do you know with vaulted cellars dating from the 11th century? And that, in anyone’s book, is a remarkable architectural detail. Bergerac and its airport is around 20 miles away to the west. Booking.com
Bergerac
Manoir du Grand Vignoble. Surrounded by a woodland park, this 17th century chateau is reputed to have been built upon the ruins of an English military bastion. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
La Chartreuse du Bignac. Amid the rural splendour of Perigord, this highly rated hotel is situated just a few miles to the south of the town near the village of St Nexans. Whereas the character of many similar beautiful country residences have been smothered by designers trying to impress metropolitan imbeciles who wouldn’t understand class if they were staring at the guidebook, this is as it should be: traditional and true to its period origins. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Biarritz
Villa Catarie. Spain is only a short drive from this centuries-
Domaine de Bassilour. Choose between accommodation within the original manor or the 16th century farmhouse. Located approximately three miles to the south of the centre of town in the village of Bidart. For reviews and availability try Booking.com | Expedia | TripAdvisor
Bordeaux
The Regent Grand Bordeaux. A landmark of the city, this five-
Le Pavillon de Raba. Located a matter of minutes from Bordeaux by car, this late-
Hotel Chateau Beau Jardin. North of Bordeaux in the Medoc wine region, this compact manor house dates from the 1800’s. As such, it isn’t the oldest hotel in the area by any means, but it is certainly one of the highest rated. TripAdvisor
Chateau Lamothe du Prince Noir. In Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac, some 10 miles to the east of central Bordeaux, this extraordinary castle is said to have been the home-
Boulliac
Chateau du Pian. An ornate country house featuring many pieces of antique furniture spanning several centuries. LateRooms
Brantome
Moulin de l'Abbaye. In the village sometimes referred to as the Venice of Perigord, this is one of the most highly rated hotels in the Dordogne. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Chateau de la Cote. The origins of this creeper-
Le Chatenet. A splendid Perigord manor house from the 17th century, Le Chatenet offers 3 rooms, 2 suites, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Booking.com
Champagnac de Belair
Le Moulin du Roc. Period furnishings abound at this charming hotel on the River Dronne. Built in 1670, the guestrooms are spread across three interlinked properties. Featuring a highly rated restaurant, this four star hotel has been described by reviewers as “delightful”, “charming” and “glorious”. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Condat Sur Vezere
Chateau de la Fleunie. Nestled in the Dordogne valley with Brive en Gaillarde only a short drive to the east, Chateau de la Fleunie is a grand, rambling country house erected between the 12th and 15th centuries. Anyone wishing to visit the renowned cave of Lascaux could do worse than stay here – it is only a few miles away. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Creon
Château de Camiac. Situated in the Entre-
Grenade-sur-l'adour
Pain Adour et Fantaisie. On the banks of the River Adour sits this charming little eighteenth century building. It is, however, most noted for its famous Michelin restaurant. Expedia | TripAdvisor
Le Bugue Sur Vezere
Domaine de la Barde. In the heart of the Perigord Noir, this pretty country house can trace its history back to the 13th century. Restored, enlarged and brought back from the brink of ruin, it now offers 18 rooms and 3-
Meracq
Chateau de Meracq. Located in Aquitaine’s Basque country, Chateau de Meracq is placed at the borders of three departments: Gers, Landes and Pyrenees Atlantiques. Offering 8 guest rooms, this intimate country house is rated 4-
Moumour
Chateau de Lamothe. With a history stretching back to the early 13th century, this really is one of France’s national treasures of accommodation. Originally the residence of the Bishops of Oloron (the little town of Oloron Ste Marie is only a couple of miles away), the building sits atop a promontory which affords it exceptional views of the surrounding landscape – including the Pyrenees to the south. Highly rated by previous guests, it possesses 5 guest rooms and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Booking.com
Riberac
Château Le Mas de Montet. François Mitterrand was a guest at this Renaissance-
Roquefort
Le Logis de Saint Vincent. This old Auberge offers 3-
Sare
Arraya. This 17th century Basque house is located in one of the prettiest villages in the area (and there are quite a few to choose from). Once providing lodgings for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela, this family-
Sarlat
Relais de Moussidiere. A three star period hotel close to the sights of medieval Sarlat. More practical details can be found at Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Vitrac
Hotel Domaine de Rochebois. By no means the oldest hotel in the Dordogne, this 19th century country house still appears to be the recipient of rave reviews from many of its guests. Booking.com
We will be expanding this section in the near future, but would very much appreciate your help in finding special heritage accommodation in Aquitaine and its various, diverse, departments: Pyrénées Atlantiques, Landes, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Dordogne. All types of accommodation are eligible, be they luxury or boutique hotel, bed & breakfast, beautiful chateaux or traditional French inn. In all cases, however, they should be romantic, of exceptional quality, and possess as much of their original period charm as possible.
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Historic Hotels in Aquitaine
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Du Palais, Biarritz
Chateau d'Urturbie
Chateau de la Cote