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Château de Lalande is less than 8 miles from Périgueux in the Dordogne region. Rooms have a traditional feel and all are air-conditioned. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the terrace in nice weather. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and large, peaceful grounds. Château de Lalande is located just 1 hour from the popular town of Sarlat and the wine region of Saint-Emilion. See more

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Château des Sénéchaux is set in the heart of the Dordogne countryside and makes a perfect base for discovering the region. Each apartment is uniquely furnished providing exceptional character and atmosphere. A private terrace offers superb views over the river and surrounding countryside. See more

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Château de Maraval is a 15th-century château on a 4-hectare park, 20 minutes’ drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda. The rooms are all individually designed and guests can enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, hot tub and a fitness room. Upon request, you can share evening meals at the owner’s table. See more

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Castel Novel is a luxury hotel set in 99 acres of grounds and located 10 minutes away from the town of Brive-La-Gaillarde. Guests can enjoy one of the individually-designed bedrooms and the restaurant serves regional cuisine, made from fresh local produce. There are several golf courses nearby, plus opportunities for canoeing, fishing, hiking and cycling. See more

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Château de Mercuès invites guests to take a stroll through centuries of art and history. In its present incarnation, the fairy-tale turrets and towers converted into sumptuous and authentic guest-rooms are each individually decorated, but all are impossibly rich. Some of the interiors consist of authentic stone walls and exposed timbers, whilst others are more refined, consisting of fabric-covered walls and ornate antique wardrobes. See more

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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Hôtel is a luxury, 5-star hotel in Bommes, less than an hour from Bordeaux, with a gatehouse dating back to the 14th century. Guests can enjoy elegant rooms with views of the 400 year-old vineyards and the surrounding unspoilt countryside. The restaurant has a Michellin star and the 4 wine cellars hold 350,000 bottles. See more