Chateau de Mercues Hotel, Cahors
13th Century Castle, once home to the Bishops of Cahors
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.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Dordogne
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Le Petit Train de Bergerac
Located in Bergerac
Discover the historic town of Bergerac during this 30-35 minute tour of the towns most famous sights and features.
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Brantome Canoe, Brantome
Located in Brantome
Not only can you take a relaxing journey down the Dronne river in a canoe but you can try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or take to the cliffs and trees for some adventure above ground.
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Port Miniature, Bergerac
Located in Bergerac
Take this opportunity to drive the electric replicas of real boats: tug, trawler, ferry, steam Mississippi barges...The small port has everything for those who want to go out there and play sailor "for real".
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Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
Located in Beynac-et-Cazenac
Travel along the valley of the five chateaux on traditional barges and discover some of the most beautiful sites.
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Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue
A relatively small theme park but with a great atmosphere, plenty to do and a good day out for all of the family.
Restaurants nearby
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Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
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La Chartreuse du Bignac Restaurant, St Nexans
The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.
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Hostellerie du Passeur Restaurant, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
With a terrace set alongside the Vezerie river and within a hotel clad in Virginia Creeper and decorated with heart, warmth and style, the restaurant is hugely inviting.
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l'Hostellerie des Ducs Restaurant, Duras
The hotel restaurant is run by the Blanchet family. A stylish establishment, with a beautiful open fire during winter months and a wonderful shaded terrace to relax in the warmth of spring and summer.
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Chateau de Mercues Restaurant, Cahors
In a dining room graced with elegance and class, you can savour a meal while looking out to the surrounding Lay Valley, vineyards and Chateau gardens. Internationally renowned, the 1 michelin star restaurant serves up refined cuisine based on the superior produce of the region.
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Logis de la Cadene Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Located in Saint-Emilion
Founded in 1848, this restaurant is one of the oldest in the town of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. French creative cuisine is served in its terrace and three dining rooms, accompanied by wines from the region.
Sights nearby
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Resistance, Deportation & Liberation Museum, Cahors
Located 5.9 km away
Spread over three levels this museums tells many stories of resistance efforts, concentration camps and the part the Cahors played in the liberation of France.
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Pont Valentre, Cahors
Located 6.4 km away
Built in the 14th century, the Valentré bridge is synonymous with the town of Cahors.
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La Maison de l'Eau Museum, Cahors
Located 6.5 km away
Developed by an engineer called Frédéric Suisse the system uses the amazing power of the river to pump water from the fountain of the Chartreux, thus supplying Cahors with drinking water.
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Cathedrale Saint-Etienne, Cahors
Located 6.6 km away
The cathedral in Cahors dates to the 11th century though it has undergone modifications over the centuries.
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Ichnospace
Located 8.7 km away
This fossil museum in Luzech houses tracks and footprints of dinosaurs from the Jurassic period of over 140 million years ago which were discovered in Crayssac. Thought to be Diplodocus-like quadrupeds, the tracks are over 10 metres long.
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Musee Zadkine
Located 16.4 km away
The Russian sculptor, Ossip Zadkine, spent the best part of 30 years in Les Arques where he created many of his best works. This museum presents some of his pieces; his more religious works are housed in the church.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Chateau les Merles Golf Course, Mouleydier
Open every day of the year this 9-hole, par 35, course is set in the lush countryside of the Dordogne and the grounds of Chateau les Merles.
Towns nearby
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Cahors, Lot
Located 6.5 km away
Formerly the capital of the old province of Quercy, Cahors is the largest town in the Lot valley. The site was inhabited by the Cadurci tribe in Roman-Gaul times.
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Domme, Perigord Noir
Located 36.7 km away
This bastide town, sitting high above the Dordogne river, has an impressive number of its 13th century fortifications still intact, including three of its original gates.
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Rocamadour, Lot
Located 38.0 km away
Perched on the side of a cliff, in a gorge above the river Alzou, this medieval town has a breathtaking setting.
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La Roque-Gageac, Perigord Noir
Located 40.2 km away
It's hard to imagine a nicer village than La Roque-Gageac, with its huge limestone cliffs that tower behind the Renaissance-style houses built in creamy stone with burnt red roofs.
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Beynac-et-Cazenac, Perigord Noir
Located 43.2 km away
The village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is thought to date back to the 12th century when its imposing cliff top château was constructed.
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Belvès, Perigord Noir
Located 43.7 km away
Sitting proud on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nauze valley, this fortified town boasts seven bell towers and an 11th century keep that is still standing, despite numerous invasions and wars.