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The elegant 18th century Chateau lies in the heart of Gascony. It is a sumptuous region of rolling hills carpeted with maize, sunflowers and fruit trees, and on the horizon the majestic snow-capped Pyrenees. The climate is gentle – we are south of Nice. During the week we will be visiting Pau, the nearby elegant spa town, as well as enjoying dinner at a renowned local restaurant.
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The
Chateau is a gem. A palatial hall with a sweeping double staircase leads
to stylish sitting rooms, a clubby billard room and the airy jardin
d’hiver full of scented citrus trees. Upstairs the extremely comfortable
parquet floored bedrooms are light and spacious with stunning views
down the valley through the tall chateau windows. The hand some ensuite
bathrooms are bright and fresh. Outside there is a luxurious heated
swimming pool and a gracious terrace bordered by a classical stone balustrade
where we will be serving lunch and dinner. The extensive, landscaped
private estate includes an immaculate 18 hole golf course – a
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Gascony
is home to some of the finest ingredients and noblest dishes of French
cuisine, including succulent magrets and confits of duck and goose;