Dordogne, france “land of a thousand castles”!
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Situated in South-West France, Chateau de Bardouly is located between Bordeaux and Toulouse in the Perigord Pourpre region of the Dordogne which makes it the perfect central location from which to explore the region, also known as the ‘Pays de Bergerac’. This area is renowned for its exquisite local cuisine, fine wines of Bordeaux, quiet countryside and delightful market towns. Henri Miller described best the Dordogne where Chateau de Bardouly is located as ‘the Paradise of France, this beautiful area of South-West of France, where the landscapes seduces by its softness, by the harmony between nature and architecture; where the climate is temperate and welcoming; where the people still seem to have time’.
Bardouly, a Perigordian Chateau brimming with the charm & nobility of its 400 years of existence was built during the reign of Henry IV. The house maintains its original features including a panelled dining room that was installed by the same artisan that completed the state rooms at Versailles. Many illustrious visitors spent time at Bardouly during the 20th century such as Charles de Gaulle & John D Rockefeller. Our group will occupy the chateau and enjoy absolute privacy within the meticulously maintained estate. Chateau de Bardouly includes a delightful, heated swimming pool and hard surface tennis court as well as a lake surrounded by ancient oaks and an overflowing fruit orchard. It will be easy to enjoy the tranquility strolling or hiking through the 100 acres of exquisite wooded hills and fields.
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highlights Included in pricing:
Daily Yoga & Meditation with Kristin open to all levels who want to breathe more deeply and feel lighter & brighter thru movement, motion and meditation
Daily bountiful buffet breakfast, multi course plated lunches and dinners with wine ( lunch not included on 2 full day excursions )
7 Nights luxury accommodations, all rooms with private en suite bathrooms
Artisan Market Trip to Issigeac Sunday morning
Visit the famous Font De Gaume Prehistoric Cave
Historian Guided, Full day excursion thru the Dordogne Valley- visiting what has been voted some of the most beautiful villages in France - Beynac, Domme, La Roque Gageac
Full Day trip to Saint Emilion
Grand Cru Wine tasting with Professional Sommelier
The 100 acres park like property of Bardouly with trails to stroll and soak in
Heated saltwater pool to swim & lounge by
Beautiful Tennis courts
Not Included in pricing:
Airfare
Transfer from Paris / Bordeaux
Lunch while touring the Dordogne Valley Tuesday and in St. Emilion Thursday
Wine with lunch or Pre / Post dinner
Extra excursions on Friday, spa services, souvenir's, optional gratuities for guides / staff at Bardouly
Travel Insurance ( strongly recommended ) Travelguard.com offers quotes
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