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Château de la Poujade
Only a 30-minute drive away from Sarlat and 45 minutes from Bergerac and Perigueux, you will find the monumental Château de la Poujade, one of the biggest chartreuses of the Dordogne. This truly magnificent castle is peacefully situated on the slopes of the Perigord Noir and has a beautiful panoramic view of the Dordogne valley.
Upon arrival, a majestic avenue of Lebanese cedars will lead you to the courtyard of the main building with the holiday residence, while the wings accommodate stables, an orangery and cellars. An imposing balustrade crowns the east wing terrace. The castle’s historic character has not only been preserved exceptionally well on the outside but also on the inside. The arc-shaped vaults, pillars, tiled floors, four-poster beds, carved door frames and majestic Louis XIV fireplaces, together with the stylish interiors, create a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
The castle is fantastic for children, because it feels big and exciting due to the many rooms and long corridors. Great to run through with a doll pram. The living room with its crystal chandeliers, vaulted ceilings and multimedia equipment offers beautiful acoustics for both musicians and lovers of music and games, so your children can also enjoy themselves here. The spacious kitchen (42m²) has professional equipment, which will inspire you to prepare lovely meals that you can serve in the dining room on the large hunting table with Villeroy & Boch crockery and Christofle cutlery. Or hire our professional chef for full convenience and culinary surprises for the whole family, or for festivities and parties!
The romantic garden is planted with towering trees (including a 300-year old chestnut tree) that will provide shade on sunny summer days. It reminds us of a lovely French film with a homely covered long table, fine wines and a bouquet of flowers. The large heated swimming pool with teak sun terrace is also very popular with young and old! Here you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Dordogne valley, while your children have a good time playing table tennis, football or badminton.
The count and countess attach great value to the accessibility of their castles and their contact with guests. No doubt they will give you a warm welcome and invite you for a glass of champagne at castle La Bourgonie, their own residence. Immerse yourself in the rich history and peaceful atmosphere of this special place!
History
Château de la Poujade has been in the possession of the old nobility for centuries, such as the Saint-Ours, Greenwell and Commarque families. During the Second World War, Gerard Commarque, the father of the current owner, was an active member of the French Resistance. For example, he gave shelter in the castle to a number of families in hiding and he communicated with other members of the Resistance through his own radio transmitter. After his death, the headquarters of the Allies and the politician André Malraux found accommodation in La Poujade. This was also a perfect place for a number of well-known museums, including the Paris Louvre, to rescue several important French paintings.
CASTLE WITH VIEW
Holiday in style
This domain is the perfect holiday resort if you want to rent a castle in the Dordogne with a lot of room, plenty of luxury and privacy. The peaceful atmosphere and the magnificent view will make you dream away in your lazy chair alongside the edge of your private swimming pool, and all this less than 30 minutes away from Bergerac airport by car.
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Interior
Ground floor
A large bright corridor paved with terracotta tiles from the XVII century leads to all the volted rooms on the ground floor.The large kitchen of the castle (42 m²). Perfect to meal preparation by the hostess or by a chef.
Equipment: large American fridge, professional cooking unit, freezer, microwave, cookers, Nespresso coffee machine, baby cook, all kitchen equipment and crockery.
The dining room (46 m²) with its crafted stone vault, offers a large hunting table up to 20 guests and crockery, glasses, etc.
Blue salon (70 m²) with crystal chandeliers.
Multimedia equipment: Internet WiFi, TV HD, connected speaker, game console.
3 double bedrooms
Bedroom Louis XIV (32 m²) with high quality « Baldaquin » bed, 180 x 200, ensuite bathroom, WC.
Bedroom Greenwell (34 m²) with high quality « baldaquin » bed, 180 x 210 , ensuite bathroom, WC.
Bedroom Prince Henri (32 m²) with 2 single beds of 90, forming a double bed (180 x 210), small bedroom with single bed 90, ensuite bathroom, WC.
Little laundry room equipped with sink, washing machine, dryer.
Separate WC.
First floor
5 bedroomsThe Citrus bedroom (32 m²): 2 single beds 90 making a double bed 180 x 200, ensuite bathroom, WC.
The Cedar bedroom (15 m²): double bed 160 x 200 , shower room, WC.
The Court bedroom (15 m²): 2 single beds of 90 making a double bed 180 x 200, shower room, WC.
The Rotunda bedroom (15 m²): 2 single beds of 90 making a double bed 180 x 210, shower room, WC.
The Hillside bedroom (15 m²): 2 single beds of 90 making a double bed 180 x 200, shower room, WC.
Outside
Beautiful large well-kept garden of 8 hectare with Lebanese cedars and a 300 year old chestnut tree.
Two terraces, one in the shade of the chestnut and the other on the east side with beautiful old balustrade.
Heated saltwater pool of 13 m x 6 m with teak sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols and great views.
Château de la Poujade
Features
Details
- Sleeps: 15
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
- Floors: 2
- Living area: 600 m2 habitable
- Property: 20 hectare
- WiFi
Internet
Multimedia
- TV
- DVD player
- Ipod docking station
- Connected speaker
- Games console
Amenities
- Hob: professional
- Oven
- Citroceramic plate
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Coffee machine: Nespresso
- American fridge
- Babycook
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Dogs
- On request
Pool
- Size: 13 x 6 m
- Heated: yes (optional)
- Salt water system
- Security: automatic cover
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Private: yes
Children
- Babybed
- High chair
- Changing table
- Babycook
- Table tennis
- Badminton sets
- Soccer balls and nets
- Table football
- Various board games
Outside
- Large terraces with tables and armchairs for 20 guests
- Parasols
- Garden furniture
- Plancha grill
Extra
- VIP Invitation: Visit to Chateau de Commarque with workshop
Close by
- Bakery: 3 km
- Supermarket, shops, pharmacy: 3 km
- Restaurant(s): 1 in Urval, other restaurants 4 km away
- Golf: 4 km
- Tennis: 2 km
- Sarlat: 32 km
- Bergerac Airport: 50 km
Price per week | |
| 03/05/2025 - 28/06/2025 | € 7900 |
| 28/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 | € 8300 |
| 30/08/2025 - 18/10/2025 | € 7900 |
Conditions
- Refundable security deposit: € 1000
- Bookings run from Saturday 5:00pm to Saturday 10:00am
- Bookings include gas, electricity, water, bedlinen and towels (including pool towels), WiFi
- Bookings include 3 hour maid service per day (except Sunday)
- If you book 2 weeks or more you get 10% discount on the second week
- Pool heating: € 200 per week
- Optional: extra maid service or private chef
- Weekly pool servicing
- Bookings include tourist tax
In the event of cancellation by the tenant, the following charges shall apply:
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)
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...