About This Villa

Set in the undulating countryside of the glorious Lot-et-Garonne, Château Romance is an authentic family castle where you can stay in real comfort in beautiful surroundings.

Dating back as early as the 17th century, the château used to be a hunting castle, visited by the King of France and is now listed as a ‘Patrimonie de France’. The château has preserved much of its original character and charm and has been beautifully preserved by the owners allowing guests to feel a great sense of history around them alongside subtle modern comforts. Elegant silk wallpapers, sumptuous fabrics, grand paintings and many other original 18th and 19th century features add to the sense of historic grandeur at Château Romance.

Imagine sipping your morning coffee from the elegant salon looking out of the triple-aspect French windows leading to the glorious gardens. Or preparing breakfast in the recently refurbed kitchen-diner with its sleek kitchen island and characterful fireplace. There’s also a formal dining room with historic artwork adorning the walls, the perfect place for a candle-lit feast with loved ones by the roaring fire.

Eight bedrooms, six of them with king-size beds, have each been thoughtfully decorated and individually styled. The second-floor master bedroom is especially impressive with its canopied bed and free-standing claw-foot tub in the ensuite bathroom. This room is fit for royalty with a true sense of romance as you gaze out of the tall windows towards endless landscapes of the Lot-et-Garonne.

This is a special place where you can find tranquillity and privacy, whether strolling through the vast enclosed parkland or finding a moment of peace amongst the colourful flowers in the beautifully maintained gardens. Admire the backdrop of the historic château from the deep salt-water swimming pool or relax poolside with the summer scent of rosemary and lavender.

There are wondrous views of rolling countryside and vineyards around you; this is an idyllic escape. Yet you are only a five-minute drive from a lovely village with a boulangerie, butchers and supermarket as well as a handful of cafés and restaurants. In July and early August you can swim from the river beach or drive a little further to a neighbouring village on the River Lot to hire pedalos and canoes.

A wonderful way to explore local villages and towns is by visiting on market day to pick up local produce in this amazing gastronomic region; the night markets in July and August are particularly atmospheric. Head to the historic town of Agen to try prunes steeped in local Armagnac whilst wine-lovers also have a great choice of vineyards to visit across the Lot-et-Garonne.

Other great places to explore include Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Nérac, Pujols and even as far as Bergerac and Bordeaux. That said, you may simply prefer to stay close to Château Romance, a beautiful holiday home with a truly historic ambience and glorious surroundings.

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