Chateau de Mercues Hotel, Cahors

13th Century Castle, once home to the Bishops of Cahors

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The Chateau has unbeatable views of the surrounding Lot valley and vineyards. The bedrooms throughout are lavishly decorated with style, class and comfort in mind. A beautiful park surrounds the property and contains a swimming pool, two tennis courts and stunning cedar trees.

There are a total of 24 guests rooms and 6 suits, each of which has a character of its own. The "Bishop-room" and "The Tower" rooms are particularly famous.

Each day a continental breakfast is served from 07.30am - 10am or until 10.30am if you would like room service.

The Chateau can also facilitate weddings, events, receptions and seminars. It is fair to say that there are few places are as magical as this to celebrate an occasion.

The pool

The large outdoor pool lays in the Chateaus grounds and has ample seating to sit out and relax. It is also surrounded by grass and has unspoiled views over the valley. A bathrobe will be supplied with your room, which can be take down to the pool.

The Restaurant

Recognised in the major national and international guides, this 1 michelin restaurant is a real gastronomic gem. Chef Philippe Combet makes the most of the incredible local produce, including duck foie gras and black truffles and can be enjoyed as part of a set menu or à la carte. Wines produced by the Chateau as well as wines of the region are also on offer from the wine cellar under the castles terrace.