Its history is rich and illustrious, and if you ask them, the congenial owners (Sylvie and Claude Aillaud) of this massive stone palace will recite dates, names, and conflicts that date from France's wars of religion during the 16th century. For nearly 30 years, this high-altitude château and its 30 hectares (74 acres) of forest functioned as an upscale hotel with an equally upscale restaurant, but today, things have been scaled back to family-friendly proportions, and meals are available only to residents and their invited guests. One of the high points is the pool, an 80-foot-long (24-meter-long) watery rectangle that overlooks the valley of the River Doux, far below. Bedrooms are high ceilinged, rather formal, and furnished with 19th- and early-20th-century antiques. The Aillaud family also rents two houses, one with one bedroom, the other with four, as part of long-term rentals for families and groups of friends who want to spend a significant block of time within the region.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; bicycle rental; billiards table; golf course within 25km (16 miles); pool; tennis court
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