Built in the 14th century and altered in the 17th century, this superb château sits on the edge of a particularly tranquil bend of the Dordogne River. The owner points out that this is one of the cleanest rivers in France and is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site open for dry and wet fly-fishing. Typical catches include pike and trout. This four-star Relais & Châteaux hotel is blessed with lush grounds of about 120 hectares (300 acres) of forest for hiking and truffle-hunting, plus the estate’s own dog to snuffle them out and a classic French garden. River kayaking, canoeing, and swimming are also on offer. The spacious rooms and even larger suites, which can sleep up to five people, feature Pierre Frey fabrics, antiques, and exposed beams; the more luxurious ones feel like private apartments from another era. The restaurant (Sat–Mon; though dinner is available daily) has been awarded a Michelin star for chef Andrieux’s delectable creations. Set menus start at 50€ at lunch, and for dinner, the five-course set menu is 96€; seven courses for 130€.