Le Domaine de Foncaudière
Bergerac

Historic chateâu estate offering suites, cottages and weekend and gastronomic breaks. It is also possible to rent the entire estate.

Le Domaine de Foncaudière has plenty of room for children to enjoy themselves whilst offering the peace and quiet adults and couples desire. Just minutes from the lovely city of Bergerac, the estate is far from the crowds, yet close to the region’s major sites and world-famous vineyards.

Its owners have limited the amount of accommodation in the historic buildings to ensure that you experience the authentic French 'joie de vivre'. You can choose between luxurious suites in the chateau or lovingly restored self-catering cottages surrounded by vast lawns with breathtaking views.

Rates include a full breakfast, featuring organic produce grown on the estate. Weather permitting, breakfast is served in the formal garden. Guests are welcomed with a bouquet of fresh flowers, picked from the estate’s gardens and from the suites, there is access to the chateau library and formal gardens. On chilly autumn evenings, there is always a roaring log fire in the stately, medieval fireplace in the drawing room.

PARFUM DE ROSE
Parfum de Rose is a semi-detached house attached to historic stone stalls which once housed the estate’s farm animals (no longer in use). It sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

The ground floor living room has stunning brick and timber walls, terracotta floor and a cosy fireplace. The private garden has roses, fig and walnut trees, a large dining table and a barbecue grill.

The spacious kitchen is fully-equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, ventilation, quality cooking utensils, and a complete set of silverware, dinnerware and glassware.

Two upstairs bedrooms have quality double box spring beds. The large, luxurious bathroom has bathtub, shower, wash basin and separate toilet.

LE GROS DONDON
Le Gros Dondon is attached to historic stone ovens which were once used to bake bread for the estate. All rooms are located on the ground floor. It sleeps four in two bedrooms.

There is a large living room and open kitchen with beamed ceilings, large dining table, period fireplace and sink, terracotta floor and a small veranda. Outdoors is a well-maintained lawn, roses, fig and walnut trees, covered dining area and barbecue grill.

The open kitchen is fully-equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, ventilation, quality cooking utensils, and a complete set of silverware, dinnerware and glassware.

The master bedroom features comfortable box spring beds and a period fireplace. The second bedroom has bunk beds. An extra bed is available upon request. The luxurious bathroom with bathtub and shower, toilet and washbasin is en-suite with the master bedroom.

LA FRAISE SOÛLE
La Fraise Soûle is a semi-detached house with stunning architecture. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

The ground floor living room has brick and timber walls, terracotta floor and a fireplace. The large kitchen/dining area has an antique dining table, a wood burner and double French doors to the garden with fig and walnut trees and dining table.

The kitchen has dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, ventilation, quality cooking utensils, and a complete set of silverware, dinnerware and glassware.

Two bedrooms have double box spring beds. The third bedroom has a comfortable double bed. There is a luxurious bathroom with shower cubicle, bath, wash basin. There is a separate toilet on the ground floor.

Although La Fraise Soûle offers plenty of room. Larger families or groups may want to consider hiring both La Fraise Soûle and the adjacent cottage Parfum de Rose.

L'ANGE GARDIEN
l'Ange Gardien was formerly the home of the caretaker of Le Domaine de Foncaudière and has been restored with respect for the local architecture. As with all the cottages, l'Ange Gardien offers panoramic views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. Its three bedrooms sleep up to six.

The living room and open kitchen has an antique terracotta floor, exposed beams, ancient brick walls and a huge, period fireplace. The private garden has cherry trees, flowers, a large dining table and a barbecue grill.

The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave and ventilation, quality cooking utensils, and a complete set of silverware, dinnerware and glassware. There is a large, antique dining table.

The master bedroom is on the ground floor and features a fireplace and a large box spring bed. The other two bedrooms are upstairs and have parquet floors, exposed beams and comfortable double box spring beds. The bathroom has bath, shower, wash basin and toilet is located on the ground floor.

Weekend Breaks at Le Domain De Foncaudière
Le Domaine de Foncaudière offers wine tasting, gastronomic and weekend breaks, plus culinary courses.
For details, see the website link below

For more details or to check availability and book direct:
24140 Maurens
Dordogne
France
Tel" +33(0)553 611 390
Fax: +33(0)553 610 324
Email: info@foncaudiere.com