CHÂTEAUX 2020 THE GUIDE
Dating back to the 16th century, Château des Vigiers blends beautifully into the unspoilt landscape of the Dordogne
whom made modifi cations to the château. It is the latter we have to thank for Le Prieuré’s splendid terraces, from which you can enjoy the beautiful riverside vista.
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Château d’Estoublon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
How do you fancy your own piece of Provence for a seriously relaxing stay? Nestling on the southern slopes of the Alpilles, halfway between Arles and Avignon, the magnifi cent 18th-century Château d’Estoublon is noted for carrying on those most Provençal of traditions: exceptional olive oils and wines have been crafted with passion here since 1731.
Set among 500 spectacular acres of vines, olive groves, woods and parkland, Estoublon, which itself measures a sprawling 1,500 sqm², offers truly luxurious accommodation
and the very best facilities. Choose from an array of superbly appointed rooms and suites, including the Watchmaker’s room, so named in honour of Ernest Schneider, the head of Breitling, who bought Estoublon in 1999. There is a spa and hammam, a cinema, and an ‘English bar’, gloriously bedecked in plush red velvet and tassels. You can even
call on the services of a butler should the mood take you. And we haven’t even mentioned the library and dining rooms...
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Château des Vigiers (Dordogne)
Dating back to the 16th century and set amidst the famous vineyards of this unspoiled region, Château des Vigiers is an
Château d’Estoublon is home to lovingly crafted olive oils and wines
internationally renowned luxury hotel, golf and spa resort situated in the heart of the Dordogne. You can rest your head in one of the classic bedrooms set in the patio wing, situated on the fi rst and ground fl oors, while a prestige suite is decked out with a magnifi cent four-poster bed, stone walls and ancient beams, a bathroom with a standalone bath tub and shower, and a terrace with fantastic views over the parkland, 27-hole golf course and vignobles beyond. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Bergerac Airport, and about an hour east of Bordeaux, there’s plenty to see and do; not least of all Dordogne’s prehistoric sites, wine estates and other regional châteaux. After all that excitement, Vigiers offers a luxury spa, sauna, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi to help you slip into bliss.
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