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Chateau de Monferrier
Take in the atmosphere of King Louis XIII with a chateau experience! Elegant and breathtaking, this castle guarantees a particularly luxurious holiday in the Dordogne.
You reach Chateau de Monferrier via a tree-lined driveway and enter the courtyard through the imposing wrought-iron gates. Your eye will immediately be drawn to the court pond, enclosed by a symmetrical, classical hedge garden. The chateau lies beyond, painted golden yellow, fairytale-like, almost regal - bring your own fairytale to life at this property in the Dordogne.
Built in 1611, Chateau de Monferrier has been stylishly renovated to meet the highest standards. As the chateau has never been abandoned and the current owners are only the fifth since its construction, the best of each period has been preserved. From the elegant window handles in the shape of winged angels to the carved limestone balustrade staircase, from the imposing fireplaces to the high French windows, and from the beamed ceilings to the classical proportions - it is a property that enjoys perfect lighting and a serene peace.
Located on a low hill with beautiful views in all directions, the chateau features classical architecture with meticulous symmetry and alignment. Behind the front doors, a three-storey high chandelier sheds the most beautiful light on the elegant staircase with its limestone balustrade. In addition to the historic character and beauty of the architecture, guests will be amazed by the exceptionally high-quality finish and the standard of furniture and amenities found throughout the property. The dining room is equipped with a beautiful dining table and glitters with light from the magnificent chandelier above. French doors offer a rural view of the beautiful French countryside. The kitchen is also impressive, equipped with only the very best professional equipment so that you can prepare the finest dishes or add the luxury of bringing a chef. The large games room is equipped with a huge flat-screen TV plus Netflix, hundreds of DVDs, board games and table football - perfect for a pleasant evening with the whole family. The bedrooms are all furnished with high-quality materials such as hardwood, marble, leather, silk and wool.
A new onsite guesthouse for two people can be found next to the castle, ideal for those travelling with grandparents, friends, or staff. The luxury of the chateau extends into the beautiful garden, which is just wonderful to stroll through. Here you will find the large, inviting swimming pool surrounded by beautiful lawns, trees and plants. The sun terrace with its comfortable lounge furniture is a perfect place to relax, read a book, or to sip an aperitif and enjoy the beautiful views.
The castle sits on the border of the Perigord Blanc and the Perigord Noir. This part of the Dordogne is known as the gastronomic centre of France with many excellent restaurants, some with Michelin stars. The farmers' markets (especially the Périgueux farmers market is famous; it has the best and freshest products which can be bought on market days which are Wednesday and Saturday mornings), numerous grand chateaux and historic sites are also nearby, including the Lascaux caves and the limestone houses in Les Eyzies. The charming medieval towns of Perigueux and Sarlat are less than half an hour away. Brive is less than one hour away and Bordeaux International Airport is within 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.
LIVE LIKE A KING IN FRANCE
Dordogne Castle holiday
Chateau de Monferrier offers the perfect backdrop for a true castle experience! Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past, enjoy the luxury and comfort of the present, and experience an unforgettable holiday in the Dordogne.
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Interior
Ground floor
Entrance with front door to the courtyard and back door to the garden and pool.Beautiful carved limestone balustrade staircase.
An impressive three-storey high chandelier with the most beautiful light.
Bathroom with toilet, wash basin and shower (proximity to pool).
Dining room with a beautiful dining table with a magnificent chandelier with glistening light above.
Breakfast room with dining table and chairs, breakfast bar with coffee machines and all necessary equipment for breakfast. From this room a staircase leads to 2 bedrooms (the old service entrance).
Completely new and modern kitchen with Miele appliances. Very well equipped.
Door to terrace with dining area, lounge area and barbecue.
Large games room with sofas, HD TV, Netflix and a DVD player with hundreds of DVDs. Furthermore, a table football game, a large table and chairs (ideal for a puzzle) plus many board games and a keyboard.
Beautiful living room with fireplace and impressive "champagne bubble" chandelier.
Separate TV room with flat screen TV.
Library/office with door to side terrace.
The outbuilding has a large laundry room with washing machine and dryer, as well as a fitness room with treadmill, weights and fitness bench.
First floor
Bedroom 1: double bed, fireplace, sitting area, wardrobe, desk.Ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, double sink, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 2: double bed, fireplace, wardrobe, desk, large ottoman.
Ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, double sink, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 3: 2x single bed, fireplace, wardrobe, small footstool.
Ensuite bathroom with bath/shower, sink, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 4: 1x single bateau bed with a concealed roll away bed below with one single mattress, fireplace, wardrobe and deckchair.
Separate door to ensuite bathroom of bedroom 1. Access via bedroom 1 or separate entrance via the stairs in the breakfast room.
Second floor
The staircase to the second floor gives access to a small covered terrace with table and chairs and beautiful views over the grounds and pool.Bedroom 5: double bed, fireplace, lounge chairs, wardrobe, desk.
Ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 6: double bed, wardrobe.
Ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 7: 2x single bed, small footstool, wardrobe.
Ensuite bathroom with bath, wash basin, heated towel rail and toilet.
Bedroom 8: 2x single bed, fireplace, wardrobe, sofa.
Separate door to ensuite bathroom of bedroom 5. Access via bedroom 5 or separate entrance via the stairs in the breakfast room.
The 'double beds' in all the rooms are king-size beds, meaning 180 cm wide.
Outdoor
21 hectares of secluded land with forests, fields and courtyards.Classic, tree-lined private driveway.
Large terrace (near the kitchen) with dining area, lounge area and barbecue. This terrace has a large parasol (3m x 3m).
Beautiful large heated private pool of 16m x 8m with stairs.
Various sun loungers, outdoor chairs and side tables.
Large, walled courtyard with well-kept box-hedges. The courtyard has two pavilion houses, one of them being the guesthouse. The other one is used by the property manager.
2 Additional guesthouses for 2 people each (for rent separately)
Pavilion WestLocated on the courtyard with a private entrance. It has a sitting area, kitchenette and dining area. The first floor has a spacious bedroom with double bed and an ensuite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
Pavilion East
This pavilion is also located on the courtyard. The first floor is available and has a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed and separate bathroom with bath/shower and sink, a small sitting area, a desk, wardrobes and a fireplace. The ground floor is not available to the renter.
The guesthouses are ideal for friends, family or staff (nanny, cook etc).
CHATEAU DE MONFERRIER
Features
Details
- Sleeps: 14 (+2 +2)
- Bedrooms: 8 (+1 +1)
- Bathrooms: 6 (+1 +1))
- Floors: 3
- Property: 21 hectares
- Living area: 1000 m2
Internet
- WiFi
Multimedia
- 2x Flatscreen TV (UK satellite/Netflix)
- DVD player (hundreds of DVD's)
Amenities
- Hob: 1x induction, 1x gas
- 2x Oven
- Microwave
- 2x Dishwasher
- 2x Fridge, 1x freezer
- Coffee machine: Nespresso, filter
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Dogs
- Not allowed
Pool
- Size: 16 m x 8 m
- Depth: from 1.2 m to 2.5 m
- Heated: yes
- Security: cover
- Sunloungers
- Parasols
- Private: yes
Children
- 2x Babybed
- 2x High chair
- Table football
- Keyboard
- Board games, puzzles and jeu de boules
Outside
- Barbecue (Weber gas)
- Dining area with parasol adjacent to the kitchen
- Lounge area
- Several seats
Extra
- Fitness room (treadmill, weights, fitness bench)
Close by
- Bakery: 7 km (La Douze)
- Restaurant(s): 2 km (pizzeria)
- Supermarket: 15 min.
- Gourmet restaurant 'La Vieille Forge' (Michelin rated 'Bib Gourmand') at Milhac d’Auberoche: 4 km
Price per week | |
| 17/05/2025 - 05/07/2025 | € 7900 |
| 05/07/2025 - 30/08/2025 | € 10500 |
| 30/08/2025 - 20/09/2025 | € 7900 |
You can also rent the chateau for 4 nights (off-season only). The cost is 70% of the weekly price and the start or end day must be on a Saturday.
Are you with more than 14 people? You can rent the two Pavilions*.
Pavilion West (2 people) | |
| 17/05/2025 - 05/07/2025 | € 1100 |
| 05/07/2025 - 30/08/2025 | € 1500 |
| 30/08/2025 - 20/09/2025 | € 1100 |
Pavilion East (2 people) | |
| 17/05/2025 - 05/07/2025 | € 800 |
| 05/07/2025 - 30/08/2025 | € 1000 |
| 30/08/2025 - 20/09/2025 | € 800 |
Conditions
- Refundable security deposit: € 1200
- Bookings run from Saturday 4:00pm to Saturday 09:30am
- Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (including pool towels), WiFi, tourist tax
- Weekly linen and a mid week public area clean (for stays of 7 days or more)
- Weekly pool servicing
- * The Pavilions cannot be rented independently from the chateau. They are an add-on for people who rent the chateau.
Cancellation done: over 42 days prior: 30% of the total rental fee (security deposit to be returned)
Cancellation done: 29-42 days inclusive prior: 50% of the total rental fee (security deposit to be returned)
Cancellation done: 0-28 days inclusive prior: 100% of the total rental fee (security deposit to be returned)
September
We could not have been happier with Chateau Montferrier! It is beautiful and had every amenity imaginable. Plenty of space yet very cozy and welcoming. Perfectly situated between Perigueux and Sarlat for excursions if you can be tempted away from the house!
5/8/23 – Burts, Yorkshire, UK
Stunning house and settings. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. We’ve had a fantastic time with lots of swimming and jumping.
10/8/23 - Bennett family, Rochester, New York, USA
Dear friends from Paris hosted us as their guests at your chateau. They could not have given us a more memorable, magical, truly incredible experience!
12/8/23 – A. Odden, Versailles, France
Superbe séjour dans un très beau château. Bien de conserver aussi bien notre beau patrimoine.
9/8/23 – Capes & Sampsons, Hua Hin, Thailand, Twickenham and Windsor, UK
Thank you for a lovely week! We celebrated 3 birthdays here.
2/9/23 - Mayous & Clarkes, West Sussex, UK.
The perfect base for a family holiday with six grandchildren.
16/9/23 Gillilands, McNeills & Galls, Westport, Connecticut, South Carolina, New Jersey, USA.
Loved being able to gather in so many places throughout the day. What a pleasure to spend time in your beautiful chateau. Thoroughly enjoyed this luxurious holiday.
OUR TIPS FOR THE AREA
Périgord Noir
This property lies in the Périgord Noir; with Sarlat as its shining centre. It is a beatiful area with many tourist attractions. We have visited most of the Dordogne tips together with our children.
Don't miss our Dordogne map lower on the page with helpfull suggestions. You can also look at our Dordogne page for even more fun activities. No time to plan outings? Let Wendy help...