Chateau Hotels in Dordogne — 10 of Our Favourites

There are four different room types, standard double, luxury double, suite and apartment.  They have all been renovated recently, with a contemporary style to contrast the elegance of the 17th century castle.  

The rooms include bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, flatscreen TV, safe, free WiFi and a telephone.

Children are welcome at the Château, and are catered for in the restaurant with a separate menu. 

There are 25 uniquely decorated rooms on the premises, each with a little French taste of times gone by. The rooms and building itself will enchant as well as relax, with masterpiece fireplaces, curving staircases and immaculate grounds. 

Home to a 27 hole golf course, rated in the top 10 in South-West France. It is includes a driving range, practice greens and bunkers, as well as on-site professionals.

Also within the grounds is a beauty, health and well-being centre with a number of different treatments and therapies at your disposal. So with Bergerac and Bordeaux just a short distance away, it makes for the perfect weekend retreat for golf and/or pleasure. 

Set on the border of Charente and Dordogne, Château de la Couronne is a breathtaking estate that combines timeless French charm with contemporary luxury. With sixteen beautifully designed bedrooms accommodating up to thirty-nine guests, it provides a refined yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for memorable celebrations.

The château is surrounded by five acres of enchanting gardens, featuring fountains, woodlands, and a spacious open area perfect for events or even helicopter landings. Guests can enjoy a large swimming pool, a terrace, a courtyard, and a football pitch for sports and leisure.

The three-storey château offers nine elegant salons on the ground floor, creating inviting spaces to explore and unwind. Accommodation options include the main château, the Garden Suite, and the Coach House, ensuring comfort and privacy for all guests.

Conveniently located just an hour from the nearest airport and within easy reach of Bordeaux and Paris, Château de la Couronne strikes the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility, making it a truly unforgettable destination for weddings and private events.

The castle is set in a 106 hectare estate, surrounded by woods and hills.  There are 33 rooms in the hotel, with the most classically decorated being housed in the towers with antique furnishings.  In the annexe, the rooms are more modern, and have a nice view over the pool.

There are two eateries in the grounds. The Bistrot Piscine, which is open throughout the summer for lunch, serving refreshing summer dishes including crepes, waffles and ice-creams until late afternoon.

For more of a fine dining experience, visit the the Gourmet Restaurant. With modern light dishes celebrating the finest local product. 

All of these offerings can be brought together for a very special Wedding, seminar or tailored event. 

Each room is decorated according to a theme: British Land, Indian Fusion, Campagne Francaise, Asian Mood, Pop Art Room, African Lodge, Black & White, Stella di Mare, Out of Africa...

All the air-conditioned rooms features a satellite TV flat screen, DVD player and CD, direct telephone, dressing, safety box, mini-bar and hair dryer.

The château is surrounded by organic growers and producers, the restaurant combines the culinary tradition of the Dordogne with those of the owner's Hispanic roots all served with a modern twist.

The hotel has 17 bedrooms, which are all non-smoking.  Each of the rooms has a fridge, free WiFi, flatscreen TV, phone and a hair dryer.  The Double XL rooms can also be joined together and there is a room available for reduced mobility guests.

There are two restaurants, which serve 'Perigord cuisine'.  Restaurant Eleonore is open for dinner service and is a small gourmet restaurant within the hotel, catering to just 28 covers. Restaurant Bistrot 2 is a modern Bistrot, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  It serves home made, seasonal food in an informal environment.

Breakfast can be enjoyed in the restaurant, garden, poolside and even your bedroom. 

Built by the architects who designed the Louvre, the catholic-style palace was apparently attacked by Protestants during construction, leaving its façade badly damaged. The building works were never completed. Two of its impressive rooms have been converted into bedrooms where guests can stay

It was converted into a Hotel-Restaurant in the late 1920s. By becoming a traditional hotel and restaurant, the castle has lost none of its charm of yesteryear. The rooms are classically decorated and they have a good restaurant with fantastic views from its terrace.

Each of the rooms and suites are air conditioned, and equipped with a hair dryer, mini-bar, flat screen TV, free WiFi, safe and a selection of welcome products.

Tastefully decorated and furnished in accordance with the hotels history, the bedrooms are a comfortable home from home with a number of modern conveniences

Breakfast is served each morning in the Chateaus lounge with its tapestries or out on the terrace whenever the weather allows.