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Prieuré au Château de Biron
Languages: English Credit Cards not accepted. Cash or eurochecks please. Département:
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| The Périgord is one of the most popular travel destinations in France, and for good reason. It is overflowing with delightful towns and hilltop villages, lovely rivers, prehistoric sites, excellent cuisine, good weather, and so much more. All this makes the location of Le Prieuré au Château de Biron all the more wonderful. Biron castle itself, with an interesting and tumultuous history, stands on a high point in the village of Biron just across from Le Prieuré. The vast castle, changing hands often between English and French, was owned by 14 generations of the Gontaut-Biron family (until the State took it over in the 20th century) and has historical ties to the nearby fortified market town of Monpazier built in 1284. The village of Biron is simply delightful and lies within the outer walls of the castle. Renovated to a high standard by its new English owner, Sally Evans, the large, luxurious, yet intimate Prieuré invites you to experience its traditions and beauty. Its charming proprietor is dedicated to the priory and is continuing to update the guest rooms ~ and those fortunate enough to occupy them will find them simply beautiful as they all have a classic elegance. Spacious twin, doubles and a suite are waiting to welcome you, each with en suite bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi baths. The guest rooms have original fireplaces, beamed ceilings, panoramic views of the countryside, the medieval village and the château, as well as sitting areas where tea- and coffee-making provisions are provided. Breakfast may be taken in the rooms. There is also a lovely apartment at Le Prieuré that has a private entrance from the outside. The cozy garden has a southwest aspect ~ the sunsets are spectacular. Guests will find exploring the surrounding countryside most enjoyable. There are many excellent restaurants, colorful markets and nearby shopping is a pleasure in the chic boutiques of Sarlat and Bergerac. Visits to vineyards and other attractions can be arranged for you by the proprietor. Wedding receptions after a ceremony at the Biron village chapel can be organized at Le Prieuré, or perhaps you would like to celebrate an anniversary at Le Prieuré. There are many special occasions to be enjoyed here, but we are certain that, whether you stay for only one night, choose to spend a long weekend, or reserve a room for a longer stay to explore this enchanting region, your time at Le Prieuré will be a special occasion in itself. One American guest recently commented that her stay had been "French with an English twist". |
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4 - All
have seating areas and en suite bathrooms (Cardinal has a Jacuzzi).
Some have private entrances, as well as entrances to the interior of Le
Prieuré, and the apartment has a small, efficient and fully-equipped
new kitchen. ( 2-night minimum for bed
& breakfast )
Breakfast included and may be taken in guest rooms. Apartment: Claude & Camille: Spacious ~ for two to four people with private bath. € 180 per night for two people including breakfast or € 240 per night for four people including breakfast. A self-catering holiday in the Apartment is € 750 per week for 2 people and € 950 per week for 3 or 4 people. Large bedroom with stone fireplace, sitting room with convertible double bed sofa, cloak/powder room, bathroom, washing machine, newly renovated kitchen with dishwasher. Dinners: By prior arrangement. € 35 per person for five-course meal with local wine. Fine wine list offered. Served in dining room or outside in the garden. Complimentary English afternoon teas are a specialty of the house. Weddings: All details can be arranged for a village wedding followed by a reception at Le Prieuré. Renting the Priory by the Week: € 5040 for maximum of ten guests. Four, five or six double rooms are available by the week (Saturday starts) beginning week of May 12 through week of September 22. Price includes housekeeping and linen change. A security deposit of 25% of the rental amount per week is required and will be refunded two weeks after guests depart. No children, no pets, please. If the services of a chef are required, please work with directly with the proprietaire to make the necessary arrangements. Telephones, TV . Le Prieuré is a non-smoking property. Open
All Year except Christmas / New Year holidays.
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Directions:
From Paris by auto, take the A10 south direction Orléans, connect to the A71 direction Vierzon, then the A20 direction Limoges. At Limoges take the N21 direction Bergerac/Agen. When you leave Bergerac and pass the small Bergerac airport Roumanière on left, continue for 3 or 4 kilometers and turn left on the D14 direction Issigeac. At the roundabout go direction Villeréal. At T junction in Villeréal, turn left. At roundabout take D104 direction Monpazier. After village of La Brame, turn right on D53 to Biron. Airports:
Bergerac
(35 minute drive)
Car Rental Bergerac Railway Station (click here) |
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Grand Stairway |
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Chambre Cardinal |
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Biron Village |
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Chambre Chantclair |
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Chambre Chagall |
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