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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The charming 16th Century Chateau de Pomireau is situated in the unspoilt countryside of the Gers. The chateau was once a prominent hunting lodge and until recently the country residence of the Marquis and Marquise de Noe. The Chateau de Pomireau has 10 acres of mature gardens surrounded by a further 200 acres of vines , woods and fields. The vines produce Armagnac for the Chateau de Pomireau appellation as well as “Floc”, the local aperitif. The Chateau de Pomireau is more a country home than a stately mansion and has 5 spacious guest bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the Petite Maison. All have en suite or private facilities. There is a small gymnasium and games room in the grounds as well as the fabulous swimming pool. Each day the kitchen garden provides fresh vegetables for the guest’s meals and the chateau’s beehives produce an abundance of Pomireauhoney. Called Gascony before the French revolution, the Gers is historically the land of the Musketeers and the birth place of D’Artagnan. Today the region is famous for gastronomy with, Foie Gras, Confit de Canard and of course the fine brandy, Armagnac . Of the many bastide villages local to the Chateau de Pomireau, the pretty village of Montreal is the nearest. The Armagnac and wine vineyards in the area welcome visitors to taste their produce or alternatively the exceptional weekly market in the nearby town of Eauze , the capital of Armagnac, is an opportunity to experience all of the regions produce. Other activities include Golf, horse riding and fishing. The Chateau de Pomireau provides bikes for guests wishing to explore the local area. .
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Gers region
The south of France and Languedoc is swamped with beautiful and dramatic landscapes, medieval towns, Cather castles and of course beaches. There are great stretches of spectacular landscapes and river gorges.
The south of France and Languedoc has superb ecclesiastical architecture, great medieval towns like Cordes and Carcassonne, and surprisingly unpopulated beaches away from the major resorts.
The heartland of the region is the Bas Languedoc, the dry, coastal plain, stony, vine growing hills between Nimes and Carcassonne. The area has seen massive tourist development, especially on the coast, and a drastic transformation of the Languedoc’s cheap wine industry.
The Eastern Languedoc is dominated by 2 major cities, Montpellier and Nimes. Nimes is a busy modern town impressive for its denim textile industry and boasts some of the most extensive Roman remains in Europe.
Nimes also has a great tradition of bullfighting. The wildest and best know bullfight is the Feria de Pentecote, which is a 5 day festival over the Whitsun weekend. Millions crowd into Nimes to watch amateur and the worlds best matadors compete. Montpellier too has a fine history.
Thousands of years of intellectual activity and trade have Montpellier a heaving, full of life city. Benjamin of Tudela, the 12th century Jewish traveller, documented that the city’s streets were buzzing with traders from every corner of Greece, Egypt, Spain, Gaul, Pisa and Genoa. Today this University City is vying with Toulouse for the title of the most dynamic city in the south of France and Languedoc. It is worth noting too that the beaches around Montpellier are largely untouched.
The beautiful historic city Toulouse is the cultural capital of the Languedoc. With its charming, historic and cosmopolitan centre Toulouse is one of France’s most vibrant and metropolitan cities. Toulouse is a university city second only to Paris; it is a world renowned aviation centre and has a claim to be the European capital of poetry!
The southern part of Languedoc boasts a stirring and varied landscape. From the coastal flats to the rocky hills the region has a rugged and rich backdrop. The fortress town of Carcassonne is perhaps the most notable, historic and beautiful in the southern Languedoc.
The nearby crumbling Cathar castles of the Aude hark back to the Languedoc’s era of independence, and the wars against the Cathars in the 12th century.
The south of France and Languedoc has such a diverse landscape, you have stylish and chic yacht ports, rolling valleys, rivers, a great and very evident Medieval history, Mediterranean beaches, immense cities and the weather to match. Some of France’s best chateaux are found in the south of France and Languedoc region, and it’s a wonderful place to enjoy a holiday chateau in France.
Condom area
This charming 17th Century Chateau lies in the heart of the beautiful rolling Gascgone countryside.
Once a renowned Hunting Lodge and until recently the country home of the Marquis & Marquise de Noë, the chateau now offers elegant guest accommodation in 5 spacious bedrooms. There are a further 3 bedrooms in the "Petite Maison". Gascony, now called the Gers, is famous for its gourmet produce in particular foie gras, confit de canard and of course the fine brandy, Armagnac. The table d’hotes service offered at the chateau benefits from the abundant fresh local and home grown produce.
How to get there
Eauze 10 KM
Activities near Condom
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: Surrounded by it’s pleasant, established and well maintained gardens, the Chateau comes into view as you reach the end of the tree lined driveway. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere is achieved by the sympathetic mix of antique, traditional and contemporary styles. The rooms are comfortably furnished and calmly decorated with soft muted colours and in each room there are examples of antique tapestries, oil paintings or more recent original works of art. The 10 acres of gardens are mainly wooded with shaded tranquil walks. The gardens bring different pleasures as each season changes from the winter snowdrops to the spring time blossom , the summer flowers and the amazing autumn colours. The resident wildlife includes red squirrels, deer, badgers and a variety of seasonal birdlife. The chateau’s gardener has worked there for most of his life and tends everything from the massive cedars to the dainty violets. The swimming pool is situated in the sunniest spot of the grounds and overlooks the beautiful rolling countryside to the south west of the chateau. In the height of summer the much needed shade is to be found under the beautiful Magnolia tree next to the pool terrace. Bedrooms La Grande Chambre As the name suggests this is a large double bedroom and it is tastefully furnished with antique & traditional pieces. The bedroom overlooks the lawns to the south of the chateau and the rolling countryside beyond. Chambre de La Campagne This double bedroom gets its name from the outstanding views which stretch across the chateau gardens to the Pomiro valley and green, rolling countryside beyond. Chambre de La Marquise The Chambre de La Marquise is so called as, until recently, it was the bedroom of the Marquise de Noë. She chose this room for its splendid views of the wooded garden to the east of the chateau and of her flower garden to the north. Chambre de Le Jardin This lovely double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom in one of the chateau’s turret rooms and has views of one of the woodland gardens to the front of the chateau and of the lawn to the south. Chambre de Le Marquis This was until recently the bedroom of the Marquis de Noë. It has splendid views of the woodland garden and swimming pool to the west and front lawn to the south. The beautiful Gascogne countryside can be seen from both aspects. Petite Maison This small house is across the flower garden and about 100 metres from the chateau. Totally self contained the Petite Maison provides flexible accommodation from being an annex to the chateau or as a self catered site.
Further details outdoors: Private pool and gardens. BBQ area. Ample and safe parking facilities.
Conditions
Security deposit: £1500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. Linen & towels: All linen and towels are included in the rental price. Energy costs: Included in the rental price. End of stay cleaning: Included in the rental price. Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards. Departure time: 10.00am. Pets: Pets not allowed. Smoking: No smoking in the property. 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.
Please note that full property descriptions, photographs, availability & prices are kept up to date on my website which you can visit by clicking on my personal website link below.
Rental rates
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