This château has been now transformed into a contemporary, stylish and modern comfort hotel with 12 rooms, two suites and a spacious apartment. The contrast with the original architecture and the modern touch makes Les Merles a luxurious, charming and attractive hotel whilst still retaining an intimate, friendly and cosy atmosphere. Within the grounds, there is a spa, golf course, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
Chateau les Merles, Mouleydier
Contemporary interior to this impressive château
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.
Things to do nearby
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Brantome Police Horses & Friends
Enjoy a tour of this home for retired British police horses, north of Brantôme
Brantôme Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. Situated in the heart of the countryside, just ten minutes north of Brantôme.
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Canoe Dordogne
Enjoy a gentle kayak down the river Dordogne from La Roque Gageac
Hire a canoe or kayak from this company and you can enjoy a gentle river cruise and the chance to explore the wonderful Dordogne river and its banks.
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AVCK (Animation Vezere Canoe Kayak), Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Explore the Vézère valley from the peace & tranquillity of the river
This area provides water-sports for all ages. Renowned for its architectural heritage and sites of natural beauty, you will find that paddling is a great way to relax and have fun whilst enjoying the scenery.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
48 person traditional boat trip with commentary
This traditional wooden barge will take you on a picturesque cruise down the river Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac to the Castelnaud bridge.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac
20+ person traditional boat with commentary
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
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Bergerac Karting, Bergerac
Outdoor karting circuit on the south west of the city of Bergerac
In the heart of the 'Purple Perigord' you can share and enjoy the passion of owner Jean-Pierre who has been part of competitive karting since the late 1980's.
Restaurants nearby
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La Chartreuse du Bignac Restaurant, St Nexans
Gourmet restaurant with indoor & terrace dining located in an rural 17th century building
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 de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Michelin starred gourmet restaurant overlooking 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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Le Clos Mirande Restaurant, Saint Emilion
A contemporary French cuisine restaurant and a traditional bistro near Saint-Emilion
This restaurant offers various possibilities for dining in the same place: a fine restaurant serving modern French cuisine, a bistro with local and seasonal dishes, and a tea room. There is also a beautiful sunny garden overlooking the vineyards.
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L'Auberge Medievale Restaurant, Audrix
A great discovery.
The young chef at this restaurant, David Beyney, produces creative French cuisine using local products. It is a real gem of a restaurant, located high in the Périgord village of Audrix. There is also a small attractive hotel attached.
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Saint Jacques de Compostelle Restaurant, Collonges-la-Rouge
Dining bliss at the centre of town
Large bright dining rooms and a flowery terrace set the scene for a delicious meal. In the winter your food can be enjoyed in front of the large open fire place and in the summer, out on the open terrace looking out over town and surrounding countryside.
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Moulin de Varen Restaurant, Varen
Restaurant in converted mill
Converted mill located in a small village typical of the area. Set on the banks of the Aveyron, sit back and watch the heron fish whilst you enjoy your meal.
Sights nearby
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Chateau de Lanquais, Couze-et-Saint-Front
Medieval & Renaissance style chateau in the heart of Dordogne
Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
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Moulin de la Rouzique Papermaking Mill & Museum, Couze-et-Saint-Front
Paper-making mill & museum in the pretty village of Couze-et-Saint-Front
In the paper-making village of Couze-et-Saint-Front, this traditional mill still makes paper by hand.
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Chapelle Saint Front de Colubri, Lalinde 
Chapelle Saint Front de Colubri, Lalinde
Chapel dedicated to Saint Front that dates back to the 8th century
Although it is believed to have dated back to the eighth century, Father Goustat wrote in 1883 that this building could date back to VIII, XI or even the fourteenth century. It has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt in part or in whole over the years.
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Eglise Notre-Dame, Bergerac 
Eglise Notre-Dame, Bergerac
Extensive 19th century church in Bergerac
This 19th century church was constructed when the expanding city required somewhere larger to house the congregation.
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Musee du Tabac, Bergerac 
Musee du Tabac, Bergerac
History of tobacco in the Bergerac region
Housed in the Maison Peyrarède, the tobacco museum in Bergerac tells the 4,000 year history of tobacco growth in the region when it used to be a major crop.
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Eglise St Jacques Church, Bergerac 
Eglise St Jacques Church, Bergerac
13th-century Romanesque church in centre of Bergerac's old town
The Saint-Jacques church sits at the top of a lovely square overlooking the historic centre of the city.
Towns nearby
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Couze-et-Saint-Front, Perigord Pourpre 
Couze-et-Saint-Front, Perigord Pourpre
Sitting on the Dordogne and Couze rivers, east of Bergerac
Couze used to be a paper-making village and a number of its old mills are still in existence, using the power of the Couze river to turn the water wheel.
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Lalinde, Perigord Pourpre 
Lalinde, Perigord Pourpre
The first English bastide town and an important historical military site
Founded in 1261, Lalinde was the first English bastide. Situated on the banks of the Dorgdogne, the town is also crossed by the Canal de Lalinde, constructed to bypass the dangerous rapids of Grand Thoret.
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Bergerac, Perigord Pourpre 
Bergerac, Perigord Pourpre
On the banks of the River Dordogne nearly 120km east of the city of Bordeaux
The largest town in the area, Bergerac, still retains a quaint old feel, with a change in pace in the summer months.
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Trémolat, Perigord Noir 
Trémolat, Perigord Noir
Charming village set amongst the green fields and vineyards of Bergerac
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.
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Cadouin, Perigord Noir 
Cadouin, Perigord Noir
Pretty medieval village featuring a 12th Century abbey in the east of the Dordogne
A small but beautiful medieval village built around the Cadoudin Abbey, constructed by the Cistercians in the 12th century. It's situated very close to the neighbouring larger town of Le Buisson de Cadouin
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Limeuil, Perigord Pourpre 
Limeuil, Perigord Pourpre
A pretty hill top village where the Dordogne river meets the Vézère river
Limeuil is a picturesque old village which features on the list of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'. It has a pretty park on the top of the hill and some ruins from its medieval past.
