Chateau Madame

Chateau Madame stands high on a hillside with views across a valley once lorded over by this 12th century Baronnie. Witness and party to the Hundred Years War, she is now a sleeping giant - one of peace and tranquility. Situated in the beautiful Dordogne-Périgord region, Chateau Madame is the perfect place for couples, families and friends to come, relax, adventure and just be. The space Chateau Madame has been meticulously restored with an eye towards preserving her original details and personality. Modern comforts and amenities have been subtly woven into her fabric, allowing the original chateau to remain at center stage. We love Chateau Madame, and it is our pleasure to share her with like-minded travelers. Guest access When you arrive you will turn up the long grassy drive and traverse the hillside until you are facing the chateau, its terrace, and French doors leading into the kitchen. A massive wisteria clings to the chateau. FLOOR PLAN Kitchen Entered through the french doors. Overhead are huge hewn beams as in all the rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped including dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, electric kettle, gas four burner stove. Terrace/Pool Area Perfect for having an outdoor meal and listening to nature. Also we invite you to take a dip in the refreshing pool, measuring 4x9 meters (14x30 feet). Dining Room From the kitchen, pass to the dining room. A huge fireplace, high beamed ceiling and stone walls the color of champagne greet you. Light pours in from the facing view of the valley on to the warm chestnut floors. Stair Hall From the dining room, pass to the stair hall. One of our favorite parts of Chateau Madame, it ascends to the 2nd and 3rd floor. Living Room Pass now to the living room whose chestnut floors, huge fireplace and dimensions nearly duplicate those of the dining room. The furniture is decidedly comfortable as is the atmosphere. It is a place to relax with friends and family after a day of adventure or to just read a good book. 1st Floor Bedroom Pass out of the living room and up five steps to the 1st floor bedroom. A double bed faces a view of the valley. A stone fireplace stands against the high peaked ceiling. An interesting feature is the lower portion of one of the towers, which now functions as this sleeping chamber. 1st Floor Crimson Bathroom Pass through the 1st floor bedroom into the bathroom. Without any question, this ensuite bathroom is the most incongruous part of Chateau Madame. Created during the 1960s with a sunken tub! Walls, floor, and yes, the ceiling, are all very beautiful very crimson red tiles. Dazzling! The washer and dryer are also located here. Tower Room Pass again through the 1st floor bedroom and you will find a small room with a spiral stairway leading up into the tower and tower bedroom. A great place to be banished to, it has a single bed and the best views at Chateau Madame. Through its own door, the tower room shares the crimson bathroom with the 1st floor bedroom. Master Bedroom 1 - second floor Opposite the king size bed and its hangings, a massive fireplace is centered. The room is large and nearly duplicates the size of the dining room below. Adjoining it and also large is the master bathroom. With tub, free standing shower, toilet and sink. A casement window looks out over the distant hills and valley. Master Bedroom 2 - second floor A beautifully carved stone fireplace stands adjacent to the queen-size bed with its warm red bed hangings. From there you will look out the tall windows across to the hills on the other side of the valley. The bathroom is located in the Watch Tower. The windows, once used by lookouts, were designed for these commanding views. Included are a tub/shower, toilet, bidet and sink. 3rd Floor The 3rd floor is currently not part of the rental space. Other things to note We have been asked as to the size of our pool, and we happily say that our pool measures 4x9 meters.