Chateau Le Duc

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Sleeps: 34 Bedrooms: 16 Bathrooms: 16

Overview

Recommended Pool Chateaux & Castles
Heritage Collection
Ideal for Kids
Pets on Request
Walk to Village Ideal for Parties

In the heart of Perigord Vert in the Dordogne, lies the magnificent 19th Century Chateau Le Duc and adjacent annexe. Built in 1840, it has recently been refurbished to the highest standard of luxury. Each room has been carefully decorated with traditional colours and wallpaper from Farrow and Ball, and furnished with antiques and works of art. All bathrooms are of the highest standard, using brands such as Lefroy Brooks and Sottini and bed linen and towels from Frette. There are 16 bedrooms across both the Chateau and the adjacent annexe for up to 34 guests.
 
Chateau Le Duc is set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, complete with fruit orchards, a swimming pool and badminton court. Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner can be taken on the terrace overlooking the picturesque local village, or alternatively a candle lit dinner can be enjoyed in the dining room.

An historic landmark in French history, the chateau was once the palatial home of a duke who served under Napoleon and it was given to him as a token of his appreciation for his dedication to France. His influence on French history is evident in the numerous statues and landmarks named after him in France.

Good news! For a little extra, this property can be booked as a Vill’otel

Yey! Wait… what is that?
It’s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel.

What can be arranged?
Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the 'Extras' tab for all the details.

Oliver Approved

What you should know…

  • The kitchen, comparative to the size of the chateau, is a little small, however it has catered for 200 before
  • The 16 bedrooms are spread across the Chateau and the adjacent annexe. See the Features tabs for full details.

Property Features

Private Pool Child-Safe Pool Heated Pool Wi-Fi/Internet BBQ Tennis Court Games Room Indoor Games DVD Working Fireplace/Woodburner

Main Chateau

Ground Floor

- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen (and basement kitchen)
- Dining room
- Drawing room
- Library
- Small sitting room
- TV room
- Office
- Billiards room
- Separate WC

First Floor

- Master suite (80m2) with double bedroom, sitting room and en-suite bathroom
- Master suite (50m2) with double bedroom, sitting room and en-suite bathroom
- Double bedrooms (40m2) with en-suite bath/shower room
- Double bedrooms (25m2) with en-suite bath/shower room
- Double bedroom (40m2) with Four Poster bed with en-suite bath/shower room

Second Floor

- Family bedroom (40m2) with double bed and large single bed
- Double bedroom (20m2)
- Twin bedroom (20m2)
- Three marble shower rooms
- 2 separate WCs

Interior of Annexe (adjacent to Chateau)

Ground Floor

- Double bedroom (20m2) with disabled access and en-suite shower room

First Floor

- 5 x double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
- 2 x twin bedrooms with en-suite shower room
(4 rooms are 40m2, 3 rooms are 25m2)


Outside Grounds (12 acres of parkland)

- Swimming pool (12x6m) with fence and alarm
- Sun-loungers (x12)
- Large terrace with garden furnishings for up to 40 guests
- Enclosed gardens
- BBQ
- Table-tennis
- Tennis court

Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- TV and DVD player (in some bedrooms)
- Telephone (Chateau)
- Table-tennis
- Badminton
- Bikes
- Tennis

Location

About the surrounding area of Chateau Le Duc
Walk to Village Rural Location Walking/Hiking Paths Wine Tasting Golf Nearby Fishing Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages
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Within 15 minutes of the chateau there is a lake (with beach sand) for fishing, water skiing and canoeing. There are also local tennis courts and horse riding facilities. Within walking distance of the chateau (1.5km) one can find 2 bakeries, a butcher, a supermarket and there's an outdoor market once a week in the village. A new golf course is only 10 minutes by car.

Wine tastings can be held at the château. There are large supermarkets in St Yrieux. Within 15 minutes there are several excellent restaurants. Bergerac is 128km from the chateau.

The closest airports are Limoges (50 minutes), Bergerac (90 minutes) and Bordeaux (2 hours). There are good train connection from Paris to Limoges (3 hours).

Read more about Dordogne

Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Limoges

(36-40 km)

Nearest Ferry Port Calais

(Over 100 km)

Nearest Village

(1.5 km)

Nearest Town/City St Yrieix la Perche

(18km)

Nearest Restaurant

(15 mins drive )

Nearest Bar/Pub

(1.5 km)

Nearest Beach Lake

(10km)

Nearest Golf Excideuil

(12km)

Region

The pace of life in the Dordogne is languid, laid back and positively infectious. Relax in bucolic beauty as you drift along the Dordogne River, or wander among the forests and hillside of the Périgord Natural Park.

The foodie scene too, is a relaxed affair. Take your time over your lazy lunches of local duck, black truffles and goats cheese. If you’re feeling energetic, you can even hunt for them yourself. The wine here is second to none, with infamous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin Blanc all having a huge presence here.

The Dordogne is also brimming with history. Castles and chateaux are scattered throughout the region, among the enchanting medieval villages. History of an altogether more ancient sort can also be explored in the incredible prehistoric cave drawings of Lascaux and Grotte de Rouffignac.

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Kids

Best Suited For: All Ages
Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens

Baby and Toddler Equipment

  • Cot(s)
  • High Chair(s)

Kids Activities Close-by

  • Walk to Village
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
  • Tourist Towns & Villages

Onsite Facilities

  • Child-Safe Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Games Room
  • Indoor Games
  • DVD
  • Fenced Grounds

Services Available

  • Chef/Cook Available
  • Maid Service Available
  • Babysitting Available

Extras

Oliver's Extras

  • Chef/Cook Available
  • Maid Service Available
  • Babysitting Available
  • On-Site Concierge
  • Included in the price is a cleaner that comes in 3 times per week for 3 hours.
Good news! This property is available as a Vill’otel

With a vill’otel holiday, you can enjoy all these services throughout your stay:

- Daily breakfast
- Daily maid service
- Deluxe welcome hamper with local delicacies
- Welcome drinks for your group
- Fridge-stocking service
- Private chef service

Interested?
If you’d like to book the Vill’otel serviced option, contact us on villotel@oliverstravels.com for a tailor-made quote! Typical costs range between £100-£250 per person per week dependent on requirements.

Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested at the time of booking.

At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help.

Extras available at this property:

- The owner of the chateau has run a successful catering company for the last 10 years and has catered for over 200 weddings. A cook will be able to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner
- A cleaner can be provided at 12 euros an hour.
- Babysitters can be hired for 20 euros an hour
- Drivers can be hired for 120 euros a day. The chateau also rents out a 1950's Bentley and a driver at 200 euros + petrol a day.

Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request.

Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs

Event information

 

Follow the footsteps of Napoleon when you host your romantic wedding at Chateau Le Duc, north of the Dordogne. 

Wander past the sweet-scented summer lavender towards the barn for an intimate ceremony or step into a beautifully decorated marquee for a grander occasion. The historic ambience at this 19th century estate and its 12 acres of glorious grounds makes this the perfect setting for a country wedding in this land of impressive chateaux and fine Périgordian cuisine.

Wedding Reception
With hire of a marquee, a reception for up to 120 guests can take place in the grounds of the chateau.  Inside up to 30 guests can be seated for a more intimate reception.

Dancing can take place in a marquee on the grounds with music lowered at midnight but no final music restriction – so as late as you like.

Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony can also take place in a hired marquee on the grounds with up to 120 people or inside the barn on site for up to 80 people.
The owners can provide the details for an English-speaking celebrant.

Where to Stay
Up to 43 people can sleep on site at the chateau, adjacent annexe and gite.

There is plenty more accommodation for other guests within walking distance of the chateau and all guests could be accommodated within a 10 minutes’ drive.  The owners can supply details of local transportation firms.

Wedding Planning
The owners can recommend an event planner and prefer the client uses this planner.  Clients may arrange for their own on request.

Catering
The owners can recommend local caterers and ask for the client to choose from one of these. 

Other information
Events can be held mid-May until the end of September.

Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.

All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Security deposit 2000 Euros. The security deposit is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
Arrival time 16.00
Departure time 10.00
Energy costs included? Included in the rental price. There may be a charge for the low seasons.
> If not included, what are they? Approx 1 Euro per litre.
Linen & towels included? All linen and towels are included in the rental price.
Pets welcome? Pets allowed.
Changeover day Monday or Thursday.
Smoking Allowed? No smoking in the property.
Insurance It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

Rental Rates

Prices based on an occupancy of 34 people:

Rental period 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 18th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - - - £17,974
May 27th 2024 - Jun 26th 2024 £15,158 £17,550 £19,942 £24,725
Jun 26th 2024 - Jul 10th 2024 £16,233 £18,840 £21,447 £26,660
Jul 10th 2024 - Jul 31st 2024 - - - £18,813
Jul 31st 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 £16,233 £18,840 £21,447 £26,660
Aug 31st 2024 - May 26th 2025 £15,158 £17,550 £19,942 £24,725
May 26th 2025 - Jun 25th 2025 £15,158 £17,550 £19,942 £24,725
Jun 25th 2025 - Jul 9th 2025 £16,233 £18,840 £21,447 £26,660
Jul 9th 2025 - Jul 30th 2025 - - - £18,813
Jul 30th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 £16,233 £18,840 £21,447 £26,660
Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 19th 2025 £15,158 £17,550 £19,942 £24,725

Prices based on an occupancy of 34 people:

Rental period 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 18th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - - - €19,554
May 27th 2024 - Jun 26th 2024 €16,490 €19,092 €21,694 €26,898
Jun 26th 2024 - Jul 10th 2024 €17,659 €20,495 €23,331 €29,003
Jul 10th 2024 - Jul 31st 2024 - - - €20,466
Jul 31st 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 €17,659 €20,495 €23,331 €29,003
Aug 31st 2024 - May 26th 2025 €16,490 €19,092 €21,694 €26,898
May 26th 2025 - Jun 25th 2025 €16,490 €19,092 €21,694 €26,898
Jun 25th 2025 - Jul 9th 2025 €17,659 €20,495 €23,331 €29,003
Jul 9th 2025 - Jul 30th 2025 - - - €20,466
Jul 30th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 €17,659 €20,495 €23,331 €29,003
Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 19th 2025 €16,490 €19,092 €21,694 €26,898

Prices based on an occupancy of 34 people:

Rental period 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Mar 18th 2024 - May 27th 2024 - - - $21,287
May 27th 2024 - Jun 26th 2024 $17,952 $20,784 $23,617 $29,283
Jun 26th 2024 - Jul 10th 2024 $19,225 $22,312 $25,400 $31,574
Jul 10th 2024 - Jul 31st 2024 - - - $22,280
Jul 31st 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 $19,225 $22,312 $25,400 $31,574
Aug 31st 2024 - May 26th 2025 $17,952 $20,784 $23,617 $29,283
May 26th 2025 - Jun 25th 2025 $17,952 $20,784 $23,617 $29,283
Jun 25th 2025 - Jul 9th 2025 $19,225 $22,312 $25,400 $31,574
Jul 9th 2025 - Jul 30th 2025 - - - $22,280
Jul 30th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 $19,225 $22,312 $25,400 $31,574
Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 19th 2025 $17,952 $20,784 $23,617 $29,283

Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.

Reviews

  • Chateau Le Duc wedding June 2016 review

    on 16/06/2016

    We cannot recommend Chateau Le Duc enough, the chateau was our perfect wedding venue, beautifully decorated with perfectly kept grounds. It has everything you could possibly need and want. An amazing place to celebrate special occasions with your nearest and dearest. With plenty of bedrooms and space for people to escape too. The pool is amazing and in the beautiful Dordogne heat its so refreshing. The owners and staff i can honestly say are some of the nicest people I have met nothing is a problem. Would love to be back here someday again, I'm trying to convince all my friends to get married here so we have an excuse otherwise we shall have an anniversary party/holiday here in the future. Honestly can't express how wonderful our week was at the chateau. For people considering booking it go for it you won't be disappointed in fact you'll be overwhelmed at its charm and beauty.

  • Amazing!

    on 12/10/2015

    This is the most beautiful place to stay and the hosts are wonderful!

  • Chateau Le Duc

    on 21/12/2009

    There is plenty of room here for a large party to spread out, with large formal areas, cosy corners and a great deal of outdoor space. Much of the interior is suitably splendid.

  • We indulged in fantasies of nobility

    on 27/11/2009

    We indulged in fantasies of nobility.. the chateau is probably smarter now than it ever was when it was owned by a Duke!

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