Hotel Château de La Treyne
With sections dating from the 14th and 17th centuries, this handsome 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. It’s open for dry and wet fly fishing; typical catches include pike and trout. The hotel is blessed with lush grounds of about 120 hectares (300 acres) of forest for hiking and truffle hunting, and a classic French garden. River kayaking, canoeing, and tennis are on offer. There’s also a heated outdoor pool. The spacious rooms and even larger suites, which can sleep up to five people, feature plush fabrics, antiques, and exposed beams; the more luxurious ones feel like private apartments from another era. The restaurant (Sun and Mon lunch; dinner is available Thu-Tue) has been awarded a Michelin star for chef Andrieux’s delectable creations. Set menus from 128€ to 182€.
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With sections dating from the 14th and 17th centuries, this handsome 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. It’s open for dry and wet fly fishing; typical catches include pike and trout. The hotel is blessed with lush grounds of about 120 hectares (300 acres) of forest for hiking and truffle hunting, and a classic French garden. River kayaking, canoeing, and tennis are on offer. There’s also a heated outdoor pool. The spacious rooms and even larger suites, which can sleep up to five people, feature plush fabrics, antiques, and exposed beams; the more luxurious ones feel like private apartments from another era. The restaurant (Sun and Mon lunch; dinner is available Thu-Tue) has been awarded a Michelin star for chef Andrieux’s delectable creations. Set menus from 128€ to 182€.
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