After our busy lives in Paris, we decided to take early retirement and move to Clauzuroux. This property, where my husband was born, has been in his family for almost two centuries. I'm originally from this region as well, so it was an obvious decision to move back to Clauzuroux. We started works straight away to transform the cellars and wine storehouses into accommodation and to improve the comfort of the château rooms so that they could be used as guest rooms. In 2008, we acquired the steward's house and converted it into a gîte. We now also offer half of the château to be rented out seasonally.
The château was built on the foundations of a medieval manor house, whose traces can still be seen in the dining room. The central building with its Mansard-style roofs, flanked by two pavilions, is surrounded by a large square courtyard with a well at its centre. The courtyard once housed stables, barns, a granary and a wine storehouse, most of which have now been converted into accommodation. A large terrace and then a bridge lead to the formal garden, which was redesigned 25 years ago. The bridge spanned the River Pude and powered the mill wheel located around 100 metres away. The river has since dried up, but you can still admire a waterfall, quite a rare vision in this region. The property also includes a mill, barns, a large dovecote and the steward's house, which has been converted into a gîte.
The château was built between 1680 and 1690 and originally belonged to the Faucher family, who left it to escape the Revolution in 1792. It was then sold as national property to the Felloneau Belair family, before being bought back in 1825 by the Dereix de Laplane family, who acquired it for its land and vineyards. At the time this amounted to 300 hectares, including 50 hectares of vines. The owners lived in a house which was three kilometres from the property, and entirely devoted to farming. It remained unchanged until 1937, when my husband's grandfather decided to move in and convert it into a home. Following divisions and inheritances, we took over half of the château and then acquired the steward's house as well as a few further hectares.
The architectural ensemble at Clauzuroux is unique in that it has not undergone any major external alterations since it was built. It has all the charm and beauty of a typical late 17th-century château. The property is set in peaceful countryside. Families with children will appreciate the site's safety. The dry river is often used as a football pitch, the swimming pools are well protected, the tennis court is available to play on and the large vegetable garden is also a popular attraction. There are very few constraints and our guests will feel at home in a relaxed atmosphere.
Hike along the Plateau d'Argentine trail to discover Cluzeaux and its surprising flora and fauna, and the Saint-Pardoux trail that leads to the Château de Beauregard, lost among the woods. Local specialities from the Ferme Auberge at La Chapelle Grésignac, ice creams and sorbets from the Texier farm and fresh milk and cheeses from the Grande Dennerie farm. The former girls’ school in Vendoire, now transformed into a restaurant serving simple, generous home cooking in a country setting with a warm, relaxed atmosphere. "La Cav'Epicerie" in Mareuil en Périgord, for wine and whisky lovers. The Villars caves, the villages of Brantôme, Bourdeilles and Aubeterre and the markets of Périgueux, Piégut and Ribérac.
The ground floor has a 60 m2 living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, double bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. There are three bedrooms on the first floor: a double room with an en-suite shower, a room with two single beds and another with a 160 cm bed, a shared bathroom and toilet. Meals can be enjoyed outside under a pergola. Guests have free access to the swimming pool and tennis court. The gîte is available from 1 May to 15 October. Minimum two-night rental.
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Guest rooms are available for a minimum of two nights. The largest two are located on the first floor of the main building and the other three are in one of the château wings. They all have en suite bathrooms with toilets. Guests have free access to two lounges in the château, the swimming pool and tennis court. Breakfast is included in the price.
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